Even after 75 days since its release on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar continues to dominate conversations and box office. Ranveer Singh’s action drama completed its historic run in theaters on February 17, demonstrating its rare staying power in a post-pandemic market known for sharp weekend surges and rapid weekend declines.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film went from a highly anticipated release to a full-blown theatrical smash. Strong word-of-mouth, repeat viewings, and repeat viewings over the weekend helped the film maintain momentum well beyond its opening week.
Numbers that changed the record books
Despite premiering on Netflix nearly two months after its release, the film continued to draw audiences to theaters. It grossed ₹894.49 crore in the country, watched by 36 million viewers – making it the second most-watched Indian film in the post-pandemic period.
The first Bollywood film to join the ₹800 crore club
The highest-grossing Hindi film of all time
The third highest-grossing Indian film in the country after Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Pushpa 2: The Rule
Worldwide, the film earned ₹1,354.84 crore, including ₹299.35 crore overseas. It is now the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide after Dangal, and has also become the highest-grossing Bollywood film in North America with $20.65 million.
A Powerhouse of Profits
Made on a budget of ₹225 crore, the film reportedly earned a profit of ₹669.49 crore and an ROI of 297.55 percent, cementing its place among the highest-grossing Hindi films in recent years. It also became the highest-grossing film for its lead cast – including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal – as well as for director Aditya Dhar.
Its notable achievements include:
Fastest Bollywood film to cross ₹500 crore (15 days)
Fastest film to reach ₹1,000 crore worldwide
For Ranveer Singh, the film had the biggest opening day of his career (₹28.60 crore) and the highest commercial gross.
This success has now paved the way for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026. The sequel is expected to clash with Yash’s film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups at the box office.