Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has continued to assert a commanding presence at the Indian box office, even a month after its release. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller, which opened on 5 December, remained a weekend draw in its fifth week as audiences returned for action-packed screenings.
Dhurandhar box office shows enduring strength
Industry tracker Sacnilk reported that Dhurandhar collected Rs 11.75 crore on its 30th day, its fifth Saturday. That uptick followed a Rs 8.75 crore take on day 29 and pushed the film’s India total to approximately Rs 759.5 crore. Globally, the film has earned around Rs 1,182.25 crore in 30 days, with overseas receipts near Rs 271 crore.
The film benefited from a typical weekend surge, with evening and late shows proving particularly lucrative. Positive word of mouth for the film’s action sequences and performances has helped Dhurandhar stay ahead of new releases, sustaining steady daily collections despite the crowded release calendar.
Ikkis posts modest openings amid tough competition
New release Ikkis, starring Augusty Nanda with a debut performance from Simar Bhatia and featuring veteran Dharmendra, opened the new year to mixed results. Sacnilk data shows the film earned roughly Rs 7 crore on its first day, dipped to about Rs 3.5 crore on Friday, and rose to approximately Rs 4.65 crore on day three. That brings the film’s domestic three-day total to roughly Rs 15.15 crore and its worldwide tally to about Rs 19.75 crore, including overseas receipts of around Rs 1.75 crore.
Occupancy figures for Ikkis on Saturday were modest, with an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.69 per cent. Morning shows began at 7.95 per cent, rising through the day to 20.24 per cent in the afternoon, 26.34 per cent in the evening and peaking at 28.21 per cent for night screenings. The gradual increase suggests audience interest improved as the day progressed, though the film is yet to find the consistent traction of larger commercial releases.
Ikkis chronicles the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, a young hero of the 1971 India-Pakistan war who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. The film aims to blend wartime drama with personal storytelling, but has so far encountered stiff competition from established franchises and star-led spectacles.
Dhurandhar’s sustained box office performance demonstrates the commercial value of high-production action films in India, while Ikkis highlights the challenges faced by smaller or debut projects during peak release seasons. As cinemas continue to programme for holiday audiences, both films will be watched closely for their second-week trends and regional performance.
For now, Dhurandhar remains the dominant draw, leveraging strong weekend demand and audience loyalty to extend its run. Ikkis will seek to build momentum through reviews, word of mouth and regional openings as it aims to recover its production and distribution costs.
Key Takeaways:
- Dhurandhar box office earned Rs 11.75 crore on its 30th day, lifting its India total to about Rs 759.5 crore, according to Sacnilk.
- Ikkis managed around Rs 4.65 crore on its third day, with a worldwide tally near Rs 19.75 crore after three days.
- Strong weekend demand and peak night shows bolstered Dhurandhar, while Ikkis showed gradual growth in occupancy through the day.
