Ranveer Singh’s latest action-packed spy thriller Dhurandhar is showing impressive momentum at the box office. After a strong opening day, the film witnessed significant growth on Saturday, taking its two-day total to ₹40.85 crore net in India. With rising theatre occupancy and positive audience reactions, the film is now eyeing a ₹90 crore+ opening weekend.
📈 Saturday Surge Boosts Collections
Dhurandhar opened with a solid ₹27 crore net on Day 1. On Saturday, the film gained even more traction across major cities.
- Morning occupancy improved from 15% to 17%
- Afternoon shows climbed to 35.46%
- By early evening, the film had already earned ₹13.85 crore, according to early trade estimates (Sacnilk)
Despite mixed critical reviews, audience response remains overwhelmingly positive, especially for its gripping narrative, stylized action, and Ranveer Singh’s commanding screen presence. If the trend continues, the film may finish its opening weekend close to the ₹100 crore mark.
💥 New Career Milestones for Ranveer Singh
Within just two days, Dhurandhar has already surpassed the lifetime domestic earnings of Ranveer Singh’s 2022 film Cirkus (₹35.80 crore). It now stands as his biggest solo opener, outperforming major titles like Simmba and Padmaavat.
📲 Social Media Buzz: “A Full-Blown Comeback”
Since its release on December 5, Dhurandhar has dominated social media trends. Viewers are calling it a “blockbuster comeback” for Ranveer Singh. Praise has poured in for:
- Director Aditya Dhar’s execution
- High-intensity action choreography
- Background score and editing
- Performance by the ensemble cast, especially Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan
Fans are urging others to “watch it on the big screen” and ignore mixed reviews.
🎬 Plot & Stellar Cast
Set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar follows an Indian spy embedded deep inside Lyari’s dangerous criminal underworld. Based on real incidents from the early 2000s, the film stars a powerful lineup:
- Ranveer Singh
- R Madhavan
- Akshaye Khanna
- Sanjay Dutt
- Arjun Rampal
- Sara Arjun
- Rakesh Bedi
📍 Conclusion
With excellent audience traction and rising ticket sales, Dhurandhar is on track to become one of the biggest hits of 2025. Sunday and weekday trends will now determine whether the film enters the ₹200 crore club.
