Recent update: Political commentator Dhruv Rathee has criticised the blockbuster film Dhurandhar in a new video, calling it “Dangerous Propaganda” for blending entertainment with political messaging and potentially misleading viewers by blurring fact and fiction. He argues that its portrayal of violence and real-world events risks normalising harmful narratives, even as the Ranveer Singh starrer continues to smash box office records and spark online debate.
Mumbai, Dec 19, 2025 — Dhurandhar, the spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to dominate headlines with extraordinary box office performance and cultural impact. The film’s theatrical run — now in its third week — shows sustained strength domestically and globally, cementing it as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025.
Box Office: Historic Run
According to trade trackers and entertainment outlets:
- The film amassed over ₹437 crore in India by Day 13, racing toward the ₹450 crore mark, outperforming many recent hits including Animal and RRR.
- On Day 14, Dhurandhar crossed the ₹450 crore club domestically and entered the ₹700 crore global club, an exceptional feat for a Hindi film within just two weeks.
- As of Day 15, the film has continued to show resilience at the box office, crossing ₹470 crore in India.
Industry reports also note that Dhurandhar has recorded monumental second-week numbers rarely seen in recent Hindi cinema, including some of the highest second-weekend and second-week figures ever. The film’s brisk pace has placed it among the Top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films in history, surpassing titans like Dangal, KGF Chapter 2, and Baahubali 2 in lifetime collections.
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Beyond raw collections, Dhurandhar is setting multiple box office records:
- Exceptional consistency with strong daily earnings into the second week.
- Biggest second-weekend haul in Hindi cinema.
- Fastest among 2025 releases to hit key box office milestones.
- Industry trackers also suggest global totals could inch closer to ₹800 crore as the film continues showing well in overseas markets.
Cultural Impact Beyond India
The impact of Dhurandhar extends beyond box office charts:
- Despite being officially banned in Pakistan, the film has become the most pirated film in the country, with its music and scenes gaining viral attention — including notable political figures dancing to its popular track “FA9LA.”
- It has sparked social media trends and renewed interest in regions depicted in the story, such as parts of Balochistan, attracting travel reels and discussion about local culture.
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What’s Next
Dhurandhar has now entered a phase where strong competition from new international releases — notably Avatar: Fire and Ash — may modestly slow its daily collections, as witnessed on Day 15. Yet, its historic two-week performance and continued audience interest suggest long legs at the box office.
The film’s success marks a major achievement for Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and director Aditya Dhar, potentially setting the stage for future instalments and setting new benchmarks for commercial Hindi cinema.
- With inputs from Hindustan Times, Filmfare, Indian Express, Times of India, and industry analysts.
- Pics Courtesy: Still images captured from YT videos
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