Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar continued its remarkable run over the year‑end holiday period, edging ever closer to a new worldwide milestone. The Aditya Dhar directorial added Rs 5.95 crore in net domestic collection on Day 27 (reported as of 5pm), taking the national total to Rs 718.2 crore and pushing the film’s global tally towards a record.
Dhurandhar box office milestones and comparisons
Sacnilk reported the film’s gross domestic collection at Rs 854.7 crore through 26 days, while overseas earnings stood at Rs 246.3 crore over the same span. Analysts expected international receipts to clear the Rs 250 crore mark on Day 27, which would bring Dhurandhar’s worldwide total above Rs 1,100 crore.
By Day 26 the film had already minted Rs 1,101 crore worldwide, surpassing the lifetime global collection of Pathan (Rs 1,055 crore). Industry trackers indicated Dhurandhar was set to challenge Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which has earned about Rs 1,160 crore worldwide, with fresh figures due to be confirmed following Day 27 reporting.
Produced on an estimated budget of Rs 280 crore, Dhurandhar has been a high‑stakes commercial gamble that appears to have paid off. The film carries an A certificate from the censor board on account of intense violence and opened with a final running time of 214 minutes. Its ensemble cast includes Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi alongside Singh.
Domestic grosses account for a major share of the film’s receipts, but the overseas market has proved decisive to its global position. The expected crossing of Rs 250 crore in international markets on Day 27 would have reinforced the picture of Dhurandhar as one of the biggest Indian exports to screens this year.
The release has not been without controversy. Dhurandhar was banned in Pakistan and in some Gulf countries following objections to its depiction of certain themes and scenes said to be critical of Islamabad. The bans have not entirely prevented viewership from that region; reports have suggested that some users in Pakistan accessed the film through torrents and piracy links routed via servers in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Malaysia.
Box‑office watchers said the film’s long runtime and restrictive certificate did not deter audiences over the festive period, with bookings remaining strong in key urban centres. That resilience reflects both star power and sustained marketing push, as well as the appetite for large‑scale, action‑driven cinema from India in the international market.
As final figures for Day 27 were due to be released, trade analysts noted the broader implications. A confirmed overtake of Jawan would be notable not only as a measure of commercial success but also as an indicator of India’s continuing capacity to generate high‑value cultural exports. For now, studios, distributors and exhibitors will be watching the updated tallies closely as the new year opens.
Key Takeaways:
- Dhurandhar box office reached Rs 1,101 crore worldwide in 26 days and added Rs 5.95 crore net domestically on Day 27 (as of 5pm), taking India totals to Rs 718.2 crore.
- Overseas receipts stood at Rs 246.3 crore through Day 26 and are expected to cross Rs 250 crore on Day 27, pushing global takings past Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.
- Produced on a Rs 280 crore budget, the Aditya Dhar film carries an A certificate and a 214-minute runtime; it faces bans in Pakistan and some Gulf states and reported piracy via third‑party servers.
- The film’s strong run underscores significant commercial and cultural reach for India’s film industry at year end.
