January 7, 2025: In a stunning display of box‑office dominance, Dhurandhar has officially ascended to the throne as the new emperor of Hindi cinema. The Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna spy thriller has crossed the ₹800‑crore nett mark in India, a feat no Hindi film has achieved before.
The Aditya Dhar directorial, which has been on a relentless run since its December 5 release, continues to pull in crowds even in its fifth week. According to figures shared by Jio Studios, Dhurandhar has amassed ₹831.40 crore nett in India within 33 days, cementing its position as the highest‑grossing Hindi film of all time. The studio celebrated the milestone with a triumphant message on X, thanking audiences for “crowning a new No. 1.”
Industry trackers report slightly varied numbers, but the consensus is clear, Dhurandhar has shattered long‑standing records and rewritten the commercial playbook for Bollywood.
The film’s success is powered by a gripping narrative set in early‑2000s Karachi, where Indian spy Hamza (played by Ranveer Singh) infiltrates the Lyari underworld. The story interlaces real historical events, including the IC‑814 hijack, the 2001 Parliament attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike. The ensemble cast, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, has also earned praise for its performances.
Ranveer, Akshaye’s Dhurandhar Reigns as Box Office New King
Globally, Dhurandhar has crossed ₹1,200 crore in gross collections, placing it among the top five highest‑earning Indian films ever. Its meteoric rise has pushed past the lifetime numbers of KGF Chapter 2, marking a rare moment when a Hindi film competes head‑to‑head with pan‑India giants.
Riding on this momentum, the makers have confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 will hit theatres on March 19, coinciding with Eid. The sequel is already generating buzz, especially with its impending box‑office clash against Yash’s Toxic.
Meanwhile, Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda as war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, continues its steady run with ₹23.16 crore nett in six days.
With Dhurandhar now wearing the crown, Bollywood has found its new box‑office emperor — and the reign is far from over.
