Mumbai, India : Bollywood has scored one of its biggest wins of the year as Ranveer Singh’s action-packed spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ blasted past the ₹150 crore mark in just five days, signaling a strong comeback for Hindi cinema after a mixed run of big-budget releases. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film—rooted in real RAW intelligence operations and India’s evolving geopolitical landscape—has resonated strongly with urban and mass audiences alike.
Released on December 5, the film opened with an impressive ₹28 crore, climbed to ₹32 crore on Saturday, and delivered a blockbuster ₹43 crore on Sunday, driven by glowing word-of-mouth and meticulously executed action sequences praised for their realism. Singh stars as a rogue operative on a covert mission, supported by Sanjay Dutt as his hardened mentor and R. Madhavan in a standout antagonist role.
With 85% occupancy in metro cities and strong performance across tier-1 and tier-2 regions, ‘Dhurandhar’ has outpaced competing releases such as Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ (₹105.25 crore after a weekday dip) and Tamil action entertainer ‘Kalamkaval’ (₹22.20 crore by Day 5).
Trending nationwide under #DhurandharRoars, the film is being hailed as a symbol of Bollywood’s rebounding commercial strength in 2025. While critics point to some predictable genre tropes, trade analysts say the film’s patriotic theme, slick execution, and mass appeal have cemented its status as the fastest Bollywood film to hit ₹100 crore this year.
With global earnings approaching ₹200 crore, the next major milestone—₹200 crore domestic mark—is expected by the coming weekend.
Key Facts
₹150 crore in 5 days
Fastest Hindi film to ₹100 crore in 2025
Worldwide gross nearing ₹200 crore
Major metro occupancy: 85%
Directed by Aditya Dhar; starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan
