Dhurandhar continues its forceful march at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down even after the weekend rush subsided. The Aditya Dhar–directed spy thriller has emerged as one of the most surprising commercial triumphs of the year, powered largely by enthusiastic word-of-mouth and strong weekday sustainment. After an excellent opening weekend that brought in ₹103 crore in India, the film has now passed the crucial Monday Test with remarkable ease—solidifying its status as a major hit.
The first three days of Dhurandhar saw an impressive upward trajectory. Despite an already strong start, the film registered jumps of 14% and 34% on Saturday and Sunday. These surges indicated not just initial curiosity but genuine audience appreciation, which helped the film close its opening weekend with a robust domestic figure of ₹103 crore. With expectations high for the film’s first weekday, all eyes were on its Monday performance—a parameter often used to gauge long-term box office potential.
According to data reported by Sacnilk, Dhurandhar managed to hold exceptionally well on Monday. The film recorded around 13% occupancy during morning shows, which rose to more than 26% in the afternoon and climbed further to 37.71% in the evening. These numbers closely mirrored the film’s occupancy levels on Friday, a strong indicator that its momentum had not waned even once the weekend ended. Such consistency is typically seen only in films that are strongly embraced by audiences across demographics.
The trade tracker estimated the film’s Monday net earnings at ₹20.91 crore—an outstanding result for a weekday. With this, the film’s total domestic collection stands at an impressive ₹123.91 crore within just four days of release. The performance has also allowed Dhurandhar to surpass the lifetime domestic earnings of Salman Khan’s recent release Sikandar, which concluded its India run with ₹109.83 crore. Achieving this benchmark so early suggests that Dhurandhar is on track to emerge as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
Given its current pace, the film appears poised to cross ₹150 crore in India well before the second weekend. Industry experts also predict that worldwide collections may exceed ₹250 crore in the same timeframe—if not sooner. The weekday hold points to a healthy box office run ahead, with the potential for even stronger results if future weekends see similar growth.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a fast-paced spy thriller headlined by Ranveer Singh. The film boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan—each bringing weight and experience to the narrative. Dhar, best known for crafting Uri: The Surgical Strike, once again dives into the world of covert operations, intense missions, and high-stakes political intrigue.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics upon its release, the film has clearly struck a chord with audiences. Viewers have praised its slick action sequences, rousing background score, and engaging performances—particularly Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of a determined intelligence officer navigating a dense web of espionage and betrayal. The film’s scale, combined with Dhar’s disciplined direction, has contributed significantly to its theatrical appeal.
Critics who gave the film lukewarm reviews cited tonal inconsistencies and a somewhat predictable storyline, but even these assessments acknowledged its strong entertainment quotient. It seems that for mainstream audiences, the combination of star power, engaging action, and dramatic tension has far outweighed any narrative shortcomings. As is often the case with large-scale commercial thrillers, Dhurandhar found its true strength not in critical consensus but in viewer enthusiasm.
The positive reception has also been amplified by social media conversations. Clips of action scenes, dialogues, and behind-the-scenes footage have circulated widely, further driving curiosity among potential moviegoers. The audience’s willingness to show up in theatres even on weekdays has confirmed that Dhurandhar is benefiting from genuine repeat value and growing word-of-mouth.
With its strong Monday performance, the film now carries substantial momentum heading into the rest of the week. If it continues to hold at similar levels, Dhurandhar may well become one of the top-grossing Hindi films of recent months, reaffirming Aditya Dhar’s reputation as a bankable director and marking another box office win for Ranveer Singh after a period of uneven theatrical outcomes.
Only time will tell how high Dhurandhar climbs, but for now, the film stands tall at the box office—emerging as a crowd favourite that shows no signs of slowing down.
