Massive weekday haul pushes lifetime total to Rs 905 Cr worldwide, cementing its status as 2025's top grosser amid competition.
Ranveer Singh's high-octane thriller Dhurandhar raked in Rs 12 crore net on its 23rd day, December 27, 2025, elevating the worldwide gross to Rs 905 crore. Released on December 6, the film—directed by Rohit Shetty—benefited from extended Christmas weekends, adding Rs 50 crore over four days to surpass Rs 800 crore by December 25.
Domestic collections hit Rs 520 crore, with overseas markets contributing Rs 385 crore, per Box Office India data. The action saga, blending stunts and drama, drew families during holidays, holding a 45% occupancy in metros like Mumbai and Delhi. South India's dubbed versions added Rs 80 crore, tapping pan-Indian appeal.
Day 23's earnings, down 10% from Day 22's Rs 13.5 crore, signal steady legs post-peak. Budgeted at Rs 250 crore, Dhurandhar recovers costs threefold, outpacing 2025 rivals like a Rs 650 crore sci-fi entry. Streaming rights to a major OTT platform fetched Rs 150 crore pre-release.
Shetty's franchise formula—explosive sequences and Singh's charisma—fuels word-of-mouth, with 70% positive ratings on review aggregators. Holiday footfalls, up 30% from weekdays, underscore cinema's resilience in a Rs 12,000 crore industry growing 8% YoY.
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