Ranveer Singh’s latest action thriller, Dhurandhar, has opened to a powerful start at the box office, earning an impressive ₹27 crore net on Day 1 in India. The film, released on December 5, has received a strong response from both critics and audiences, paving the way for a promising weekend run.
Strong Day-One Performance
According to box-office tracking reports, the film recorded an overall 33.81% Hindi occupancy on its opening day. Here’s the breakdown:
- Morning shows: 15.49%
- Afternoon shows: 28.24%
- Evening shows: 35.59%
- Night shows: 55.90%
A sharp spike in night occupancy helped push the film’s Day 1 figures into strong territory.
Beats Sikandar, Trails Behind Chhaava and War 2
With its ₹27 crore opening, Dhurandhar has surpassed Sikandar (₹26 crore) to become the third-biggest opener of 2025 so far.
Here’s the current ranking of biggest openers of the year:
- Chhaava – ₹31 crore
- War 2 – ₹29 crore
- Dhurandhar – ₹27 crore
- Sikandar – ₹26 crore
The film is now only a few crores shy of catching up with Chhaava for the top spot.
About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali, an undercover operative embedded within the Pakistani mafia under the direction of IB chief Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan. The film delves deep into a gritty world of espionage, covert missions, and shifting loyalties.
Ensemble Cast Includes:
- Ranveer Singh
- R. Madhavan
- Sanjay Dutt
- Akshaye Khanna
- Arjun Rampal
- Sara Arjun
- Rakesh Bedi
Dhurandhar marks the first collaboration between Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, and their partnership has clearly struck a chord with audiences.
What’s Next at the Box Office?
With strong word-of-mouth and solid occupancy trends, the film is expected to maintain momentum over the weekend. Trade experts predict a robust opening weekend total if the film continues to hold well in major metros and mass belts.
Jay-Ho Updates
Dhurandhar has delivered a powerful opening rooted in star appeal, genre strength, and positive audience reception. As it heads into the crucial weekend, all eyes are now on how far the film climbs—and whether it can challenge the year’s biggest openers. One thing is clear: Ranveer Singh’s return to full-fledged action has struck gold at the box office.
