Dhurandhar makes history: All the records Ranveer Singh’s action thriller has beaten within 40 days of release

Soon after its release, Dhurandhar earned Rs 20.25 crore in its sixth week, becoming the highest-earning film in its sixth week.

• "Dhurandhar" is the top-grossing Indian film of 2025, earning Rs 1,296 crore.
• It is the first Hindi film to cross Rs 800 crore nett domestically.
• Dhurandhar broke box office records; sequel releasing on March 19.

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has created an unexpected storm at the box office ever since its release on December 5 last year. The action thriller, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, struck a chord with audiences, who praised the duo’s powerful performances along with the film’s hard-hitting soundtrack, including the chartbuster Fa9la.

Dhurandhar broke numerous box office records in addition to becoming the biggest opening film of Ranveer Singh's career to date. It became the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025 globally, solidifying its status as one of the most popular releases in recent memory.

Aditya Dhar’s masterpiece has become a historic milestone in Indian cinema, becoming the first Hindi film to surpass Rs 800 crore nett domestically and surpassing Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.

Here is a look at the major records the action thriller has created so far:

Record-Breaking Sixth Week Performance

Soon after its release, Dhurandhar earned Rs 20.25 crore in its sixth week, becoming the highest-earning film in its sixth week. With this, it surpassed Stree 2, which had earned Rs 18.6 crore during the same period.

India’s Highest-Grossing Bollywood Film Ever

Dhurandhar eventually became the first Hindi film ever to cross Rs 800 crore nett in India, cementing its status as the highest-grossing Bollywood film in the country.

Day 40 Worldwide Gross Touches Rs 1,296 Cr

On Day 40, Dhurandhar’s worldwide gross stood at Rs 1,296 crore. With this milestone, it overtook

RRR (Rs 1,230 crore) and KGF: Chapter 2 (Rs 1,215 crore) to rank fourth on the all-time list of the highest-grossing Indian films globally.

Highest-Grossing A-Certified Film Ever

On the same day, the film achieved yet another record by becoming the highest-grossing film globally and domestically with an A certification.

Strong Overseas Performance Despite Gulf Ban

Despite being banned in Gulf countries, Dhurandhar secured the 10th position on the all-time

overseas box office list, earning Rs 290 crore internationally.

Dhurandhar Box Office Records

Largest Opening Day of Ranveer Singh’s Career

Proving to be a major boost for Ranveer Singh, the film collected Rs 28 crore nett on its opening day,

instantly becoming the actor’s biggest opening-day grosser on its first Friday.

Fifth-Highest Ticket Sales in Indian Cinema History

The film recorded the fifth-highest ticket sales in Indian cinema history—a feat usually achieved only by pan-India releases across multiple languages.

Historic Second Sunday Collection

In its second weekend, Dhurandhar created history once again by earning Rs 59 crore on its second Sunday, making it the highest second Sunday ever in Hindi cinema and overtaking Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 54 crore).

Highest First Tuesday Grosser of 2025

On its first Tuesday, the film collected Rs 28.60 crore, becoming the highest first-Tuesday grosser of 2025 and surpassing major releases such as Chhaava and Saiyaara.

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Featuring a powerful ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, Dhurandhar won widespread acclaim and established itself as a box office juggernaut.

With its unprecedented success, anticipation is now high for Dhurandhar’s sequel, which is scheduled for release on March 19.