The high-octane espionage thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has achieved a historic milestone at the global box office, solidifying its status as an “all-time blockbuster” by crossing the monumental Rs 730 crore mark on its fifteenth day of release.
As of December 20, 2025, the film has not only redefined Ranveer Singh’s career trajectory but has also staged a rare and stunning David-versus-Goliath scenario by outperforming James Cameron’s visual spectacle, Avatar: Fire and Ash, in the Indian market.
On its third Friday (Day 15), while the third installment of the global Avatar franchise made a strong debut with an opening of approximately Rs 20.05 crore in India, Dhurandhar managed to edge ahead even in its third week, raking in an estimated Rs 22.50 crore net.
This feat is particularly remarkable as it is almost unheard of for a domestic film in its fifteenth day to overshadow the opening day of a major Hollywood tentpole, signaling a profound connection between the Indian audience and director Aditya Dhar’s gripping narrative.
The film’s domestic journey has been nothing short of a dream run, with its total India net collection currently standing at a staggering Rs 483 crore.
This puts the movie on the cusp of the prestigious Rs 500 crore club, a feat it is expected to achieve by the end of its third weekend. Internationally, the film has also struck a chord, contributing over Rs 158 crore from overseas markets like North America and Australia, bringing the total worldwide gross to approximately Rs 737.5 crore.
The success of Dhurandhar is attributed to its “unstoppable momentum” and massive re-watch value; fans have flooded social media with praise for the nuanced performances of the ensemble cast. Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Hamza (an Indian operative infiltrating Karachi’s underworld) and Akshaye Khanna’s chilling turn as the antagonist Rehman Dakait have been hailed as career-best performances.
The film’s gritty, realistic approach to the spy genre—drawing inspiration from real-life events like the IC-814 hijacking and the 26/11 attacks—has resonated deeply, with many viewers describing the film as an “emotion” rather than just a cinematic experience.
Furthermore, Dhurandhar has rewritten the record books by surpassing the lifetime earnings of previous heavyweights such as Padmaavat, Animal, Pathaan, and Gadar 2. It currently holds the title of the highest-grossing A-rated Hindi film of 2025 and is rapidly climbing the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Even as it lost several IMAX and premium screens to Avatar this week, the sheer volume of single-screen and regular multiplex occupancy remained robust, hovering near 36% overall. Industry analysts are now projecting that the film is well on its way to the Rs 1,000 crore global club, especially with the lucrative Christmas and New Year holiday window ahead.
The excitement is further fueled by the announcement of Dhurandhar: Part 2, scheduled for an Eid 2026 release, which promises to expand on the cliffhangers left in this first chapter. As the film continues its reign, it stands as a testament to the power of homegrown storytelling, proving that a well-crafted, culturally resonant thriller can hold its own against the world’s most expensive cinematic productions.
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