Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Shatters Box Office Records Before OTT Release
Ranveer Singh’s film, ‘Dhurandhar,’ has broken multiple box office records, solidifying its place in Indian cinema history. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the period spy thriller is on the verge of releasing digitally on January 30 on Netflix India, after an impressive 56-day theatrical run.
Dhurandhar’s Box Office Triumph
‘Dhurandhar’ has achieved remarkable financial success. It has grossed approximately ₹890.67 crore in India, making it the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the domestic box office. Globally, its earnings have reached around ₹1428 crore, ranking it as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
Record-Breaking Milestones
Throughout its run, the film has shattered numerous records:
- Highest Grossing Bollywood Film: Surpassed ‘Jawan,’ which previously held the record with ₹761.98 crore.
- Highest Grossing Hindi Film: Outperformed ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ which grossed ₹812.14 crore.
- Only Bollywood Film Exceeding ₹800 Crore: ‘Dhurandhar’ is the first Hindi film to break the ₹800 crore barrier in India.
- Entry into the ₹1000 Crore Club: It is the only single-language film to achieve this milestone.
Unprecedented Weekly Earnings
The film’s remarkable performance includes:
- Highest earnings in its second week at ₹253.25 crore, exceeding its opening week of ₹207.25 crore.
- The top earnings recorded in its subsequent weeks: ₹172 crore (third), ₹106.50 crore (fourth), ₹51.25 crore (fifth), ₹26.35 crore (sixth), and ₹13.90 crore (seventh).
- Maintained double-digit daily earnings for 28 consecutive days.
Global Reach and Comparisons
On the global stage, ‘Dhurandhar’ is the second highest-grossing Hindi film, trailing only behind ‘Dangal,’ which earned ₹2070.30 crore largely due to overseas success, particularly in China. Excluding the Chinese market, ‘Dhurandhar’ currently leads as the highest grossing Hindi film, surpassing ‘Jawan’s’ ₹1148.32 crore.
Future Outlook
The film’s release on Netflix is eagerly anticipated, potentially trending in the platform’s Top 10. Furthermore, a sequel titled ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is set to hit theaters on March 19, coinciding with major Indian festivals including Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.
In summary, ‘Dhurandhar’ not only redefines success at the Indian box office but also establishes a new benchmark for Bollywood films. Its impressive financial achievements highlight the changing landscape of Indian cinema and audience preferences.
