11 December 2025 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : The spy-action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan, continues to dominate the domestic and international box office. As the film completes its first week, early estimates show that the movie is inching toward the ₹190-crore milestone, marking one of the strongest openings for a Bollywood film in recent times.
A Powerful First Week Run
Released with massive hype and packed cinema halls nationwide, ‘Dhurandhar’ opened to impressive numbers thanks to strong word-of-mouth, high-octane promotions, and the star power of its lead trio. The film had a double-digit opening and maintained consistent momentum throughout the week, avoiding the mid-week slump that often impacts commercial releases.
By Day 7, the film’s total domestic collection is estimated to be between ₹187–189 crore, putting it on the brink of entering the ₹190-crore club by the end of its first week.
Day-Wise Breakdown (Estimated)
- Day 1 (Friday): Strong opening driven by fan frenzy and action-packed appeal
- Day 2 (Saturday): Massive jump thanks to positive audience response
- Day 3 (Sunday): Highest single-day collection
- Day 4 (Monday): Slight dip but still impressive for a weekday
- Day 5 (Tuesday): Stable numbers
- Day 6 (Wednesday): Held steady with minimal drop
- Day 7 (Thursday): Expected to bring it close to ₹190 crore
The consistent performance across all major metro cities—Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai—as well as strong turnout in Tier-2 centres contributed significantly to the film’s stellar week.
Spy Thriller That Gripped the Audience
‘Dhurandhar’ stands apart from recent Bollywood releases due to its gripping narrative, sharp screenplay, and intense performances. The film follows a high-stakes espionage mission, layered with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-impact action sequences.
Director Karan Malhotra delivers a finely crafted thriller that resonates with both mass and multiplex audiences. Ranveer Singh’s commanding screen presence, Akshaye Khanna’s calm but menacing antagonist role, and R. Madhavan’s sharp intelligence-officer portrayal have been widely praised.
The film’s background score, cinematography, and stylized action choreography have especially stood out, giving ‘Dhurandhar’ an international-quality cinematic feel.
Audience and Critical Reception
Critics have lauded the film for its tight pacing, well-designed action blocks, and strong performances. Reviews also highlight the following strengths:
- Engaging storytelling without unnecessary subplots
- Powerful dialogues
- Well-balanced blend of emotion, action, and suspense
- Strong chemistry between the lead actors
Audiences, meanwhile, have shown massive appreciation on social media, calling it “one of Bollywood’s best spy movies of the decade” and praising the performances of all three leads.
Family audiences, action lovers, and youth crowds have contributed heavily to footfalls, leading to packed shows even on weekdays.
International Box Office Performance
‘Dhurandhar’ is also performing well in key overseas markets including:
- USA & Canada
- UAE & Middle East
- Australia & New Zealand
- UK & Europe
The film’s global appeal, especially due to Madhavan’s strong international fan base, has helped it secure impressive overseas numbers. Analysts expect the film to cross multiple international milestones in its second weekend.
Will ‘Dhurandhar’ Cross ₹200 Crore in Week 2?
Given the film’s stable weekday numbers and the absence of any major competitor in theatres, trade analysts believe:
- The film will comfortably cross ₹200 crore in the first few days of Week 2
- It has the potential to enter the ₹250 crore+ range by the end of its second week
- If the trend continues, it could emerge as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year
The film’s strong repeat value and the overall positive buzz are key factors supporting long-term box office strength.
A Big Win for Bollywood
At a time when the Hindi film industry is striving for consistent box office success, ‘Dhurandhar’ is a much-needed blockbuster. It showcases Bollywood’s ability to deliver large-scale action-thrillers that can compete with global standards.
The chemistry of the lead trio, along with the unpredictable twists and high-adrenaline action, makes ‘Dhurandhar’ a crowd favorite. Industry insiders credit the film’s success to:
- Strong content
- Perfect casting
- High production value
- Positive word of mouth
- Pan-India marketing
With the film closing in on the ₹190 crore mark, the makers and the cast have much to celebrate.
Summary
‘Dhurandhar’ has delivered a strong first week, inching towards ₹190 crore by Day 7. The Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan starrer continues to dominate box office charts with exceptional word-of-mouth.