Dhurandhar Day 1 Box Office: Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Opens Strong at ₹27 Cr
Aditya Dhar’s high-voltage spy action film opened on 4000+ screens and posted an impressive first day — full box office breakdown, story summary and what’s next.
- Day 1 (India Net): ₹27 Cr (approx)
- Screens: ~4000
- Budget: ₹250 Cr (estimate)
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Producers: Jio Studios, B62 Studios
- Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun
Box Office Snapshot & 2025 Rankings
Dhurandhar registers one of 2025’s biggest openings and sits among the year’s top openers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (India Net) | ₹ 27 Cr |
| Screens | ~4000 |
| Budget (est.) | ₹ 250 Cr |
| 2025 Top Openers (Hindi) | Chhaava (29), War 2 (28), Dhurandhar (27) |
Story
Dhurandhar draws inspiration from real-life RAW operations, notably Operation Lyari, and is set against events like the IC-814 hijacking (1999) and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack. The plot follows India’s Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Sanyal who designs a daring covert mission to dismantle a powerful terror network operating from Karachi. To execute the high-risk infiltration, he recruits an unlikely asset — a 20-year-old Punjabi boy imprisoned for a revenge crime. Sanyal grooms the boy into a covert weapon capable of penetrating Karachi’s ruthless underworld. This film is the first part of a two-part saga; Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for release on 19 March 2026.
Why Dhurandhar Registered a Big Opening
- Star Power: Ranveer Singh + ensemble cast drew wide interest.
- Director’s credibility: Aditya Dhar’s previous success (Uri style scale) raised expectations.
- Real-incident hook: RAW operations & geopolitical backdrop appealed to patriotic and action audiences.
- December release window: Historically a profitable period (Animal, Pushpa 2).
- Wide release: 4000 screens ensured strong reach across circuits.
Audience Reaction & Early Trends
Early reviews praise Ranveer’s intense performance and the film’s large-scale action sequences. Metro multiplexes and mass circuits contributed strongly — evening and night shows reported high occupancy. Critics note a heavy second half in places, but audience response is largely positive, indicating a strong weekend expansion.
Typical day-1 occupancy pattern (approx): Morning 28–32% • Afternoon 45–50% • Evening 60–70% • Night 70%+
Weekend & Lifetime Projection (Early)
Based on Day 1 momentum and pre-release buzz, trade estimates suggest:
- Opening Weekend (est): ₹85–95 Cr
- India Net Lifetime (if holds): ₹250–325 Cr
- Worldwide Lifetime (if strong overseas): ₹350 Cr+
Note: Final performance will depend on Sunday jump, weekday holds and reviews.
Franchise & Dhurandhar 2
Makers have confirmed that Dhurandhar is Part-1 of a two-film story arc. Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for release on 19 March 2026 — early announcements and Day-1 success will keep momentum high for the sequel.
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