DHighly-anticipated Dhurandhar, the action-spy thriller featuring Ranveer Singh, has scored an enormous box office opening. As per the initial estimates, the movie has received ₹18.88 crore (net) by 7 PM, which means that it will definitely cross the ₹20 crore mark at the close of the first day.
The inter initial reaction has put this film to the top spot among Ranveer Singh’s pandemic releases bringing forth a collection greater than his previous films 83 and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
📈 Strong Opening Despite Slow Start
Aditya Dhar directed the film Dhurandhar and it started slowly with 16% occupancy in morning shows, however, the very fast rise of positive word-of-mouth and strong reviews through social media helped to pick up the pace quickly.
Dhurandhar was shown in 5,000 screens all over India and the premium evening and night shows recorded more than 28% occupancy which was a significant increase and a clear indication that the weekend would be strong.
💰 Box Office Comparison (Opening Day)
| Film | Opening Day Collection |
|---|---|
| Dhurandhar (2025) | ₹18.88 crore (till 7 PM) |
| 83 | ₹12.64 crore |
| Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | ₹11.10 crore |
| Saiyaara | ₹21.50 crore |
| Chhaava | ₹31 crore |
While Dhurandhar may not surpass the opening of Saiyaara or Chhaava, it has already exceeded industry forecasts of ₹15–18 crore, positioning itself as one of Ranveer’s strongest box-office comebacks.
⭐ Cast & Story
Set in early 2000s Pakistan, the film follows an Indian intelligence operative on a mission to dismantle the deadly Lyari-based crime syndicate. The movie features a stellar supporting cast, including:
- Akshaye Khanna
- Sanjay Dutt
- Arjun Rampal
- R. Madhavan
The film is said to be inspired by real covert operations.
🔮 What’s Next?
Trade analysts predict a solid weekend run if the trend continues, especially with positive reviews and strong audience reactions driving footfall.
Stay tuned for Day 1 final numbers and Day 2 advance booking trends.
