Film Dhurandhar Shatters Records, Hits ₹1000 Crore Worldwide in 21 Days; Only 9th Indian Film to Do So
In a historic moment for Indian cinema, Aditya Dhar’s spy espionage thriller Dhurandhar has officially stormed into the prestigious ₹1,000 crore club at the worldwide box office, proving that high-octane storytelling and raw performance can still set the global stage on fire.
A Christmas Miracle: Dhurandhar Crosses the ₹1,000 Crore Milestone
On Day 21, coinciding with the Christmas holiday, the Ranveer Singh-led blockbuster witnessed an unprecedented surge in footfalls. According to official data from the makers and industry trackers, the film’s total worldwide gross now stands at ₹1,006.7 crore. Achieving this feat in just three weeks, Dhurandhar has become the first Indian film of 2025 to cross the four-digit mark and only the ninth in history to join this elite club.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Dominance in India and Overseas
The film’s journey to the top has been fueled by a relentless run in both domestic and international markets.
- India Net Collection: ₹668.80 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹789.18 crore
- Overseas Gross: ₹217.50 crore
Despite being an “A-rated” film and facing competition from global giants like James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, Dhurandhar maintained an overall Hindi occupancy of nearly 50% on Christmas Day. It has now surpassed the lifetime domestic collections of recent hits like Jawan and Stree 2, establishing itself as a standalone phenomenon.
Ranveer Singh’s First ₹1,000 Crore Film
For lead actor Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar marks a career-defining milestone. This is the actor’s first-ever film to reach the ₹1,000 crore worldwide gross mark. His portrayal of an undercover Indian operative infiltrating the underworld of Karachi has received widespread acclaim, silencing critics and cementing his status as a global box office force.
The Highest Grossing Indian Film of 2025
Dhurandhar has officially overtaken Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 to become the #1 Indian film of 2025. What makes this record even more remarkable is that the film achieved these numbers almost entirely through its original Hindi version, without the initial support of a multi-language “Pan-India” dubbed release.
Sequel Alert: Dhurandhar 2 Release Date Confirmed
As the “Dhurandhar frenzy” continues, the makers have already capitalized on the momentum. Dhurandhar 2: Revenge is officially scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
Following massive demand from South Indian audiences, the sequel will deviate from the first part’s strategy and release simultaneously in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The second installment is expected to pick up directly from the gripping cliffhanger involving Ranveer Singh’s character in the Lyari political landscape.
FAQs: Dhurandhar Box Office & 1000 Crore Club
Q1: Which other Indian films have crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide? Before Dhurandhar, only eight Indian films had achieved this rare feat. The elite list includes:
- Dangal (2016) – ₹2,024 cr
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – ₹1,810 cr
- Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) – ₹1,642 cr
- RRR (2022) – ₹1,387 cr
- KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) – ₹1,275 cr
- Jawan (2023) – ₹1,148 cr
- Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – ₹1,100 cr
- Pathaan (2023) – ₹1,050 cr Dhurandhar (2025) is the 9th entry into this global club.
Q2: How many days did Dhurandhar take to reach ₹1000 crore? The film reached the ₹1000 crore mark in just 21 days, aided by a massive collection spike on Christmas Day.
Q3: Is Dhurandhar the highest-grossing film of 2025? Yes, it has officially surpassed Kantara: Chapter 1 and Chhaava to become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year 2025.
Q4: When is the release date for Dhurandhar 2? Director Aditya Dhar has confirmed that the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is slated for a worldwide release on March 19, 2026.
Q5: Who is the lead actor in Dhurandhar? Ranveer Singh plays the lead role of Hamza Ali Mazari (undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi). The film also features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan.
