Aditya Dhar's high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, is charging towards the ₹200 crore milestone in India just six days after its December 5 release. The film minted an estimated ₹26.50 crore on Wednesday, pushing its domestic net total to ₹180 crore, according to early trade figures from Sacnilk. This robust weekday hold underscores the movie's strong word-of-mouth and appeal as a pan-India action entertainer, outpacing expectations in a post-pandemic market.
The opening weekend set a blistering pace, with Dhurandhar raking in ₹103 crore over its first three days: ₹28 crore on Friday, ₹32 crore on Saturday, and a peak of ₹43 crore on Sunday. Monday's collections dipped to ₹23.25 crore but rebounded on Tuesday with ₹27 crore, demonstrating resilience that has propelled it past Ranveer Singh's previous hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani (₹153.55 crore lifetime) and is edging closer to Bajirao Mastani's ₹184.3 crore benchmark.
Directed by the Uri: The Surgical Strike helmer, Dhurandhar draws inspiration from real-life covert operations, blending espionage, political intrigue, and high-stakes action in a narrative that has resonated with audiences for its gripping screenplay and powerhouse performances. Akshaye Khanna's nuanced portrayal of a shadowy gangster has earned particular acclaim, with filmmakers like Siddharth Anand calling the film "nasha" that lingers, and Madhur Bhandarkar hailing it as "explosive." Ranveer's intense turn as an undercover agent has reignited his box-office dominance after a two-year theatrical hiatus.
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With the first week nearing completion, trade experts predict Dhurandhar could cross ₹200 crore domestically by Thursday or Friday, bolstered by advance bookings exceeding 2.61 lakh tickets for Day 6 alone. Worldwide, the film has already breached ₹220 crore, marking a triumphant return for Ranveer and a testament to Aditya Dhar's knack for blending patriotism with pulse-pounding thrills in Bollywood's competitive landscape.
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