Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has delivered a massive box-office winner with his latest action drama ‘Dhurandhar’, which continues to dominate theatres nationwide. The big-budget multi-starrer — featuring Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles — released on December 5 and has been on a dream run ever since.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film shattered expectations by crossing the ₹100 crore mark in its first weekend. As per trade estimates, ‘Dhurandhar’ has now reached ₹129.69 crore in just five days, and is all set to enter the ₹140 crore club.
Record-Breaking Start for Ranveer Singh
‘Dhurandhar’ opened to a spectacular ₹28 crore on Friday — the biggest opener of Ranveer Singh’s career, surpassing the first-day numbers of ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Simmba’.
The momentum continued:
- Saturday: ₹32 crore (14% growth)
- Sunday: ₹43 crore (34% growth)
- Monday: ₹23 crore
- Tuesday (till afternoon): ₹3.44 crore, with strong evening and night shows expected
Trade analysts believe that Tuesday’s ticket price discounts will draw large family crowds, giving the film another major boost.
Buzz, Music, and Star Power Fuel the Success
‘Dhurandhar’ has been trending strongly on social media, with fans praising its high-octane action, gripping storyline, and Ranveer’s intense performance. The film’s songs have gone viral across platforms, further amplifying the hype.
Producers expect the film to maintain double-digit collections through the week. If the trend continues, analysts predict the film may surpass expectations and emerge as one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters of the year.
Strong Performances and Debut Highlight
Alongside Ranveer Singh’s commanding screen presence, performances by Akshaye Khanna and R. Madhavan have earned wide appreciation. The film also marks the Bollywood debut of Sara Arjun, who has impressed audiences with her impactful role.
