Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Dhurandhar Crosses ₹200 Crore in Week 1
The movie Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been a huge success at the box office.
It stars actors like Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R Madhavan.
The film has earned over ₹200 crore in just seven days and is expected to cross ₹250 crore soon.
A sequel is already planned for March 2026.
The makeup and prosthetic artist, Preetisheel Singh, talked about how he created Akshaye Khanna's look for the film.
He wanted to show Akshaye's charisma and not just focus on his balding.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar believes that Dhurandhar's success will change how Bollywood makes movies, with more focus on strong stories and diverse casting.
R Madhavan, one of the actors, said he expected the film to receive bad ratings but believes it will have a significant impact on society.
Fans are loving the film and its actors' performances.
Dhurandhar has crossed the ₹200 crore mark in India within seven days, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
The film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi.
As of Day 8, Dhurandhar has earned approximately ₹219.02 crore in India, with a worldwide tally of ₹313.75 crore.
R Madhavan has addressed the negative reviews, stating that he expected the backlash but believes the film will have a significant impact.
The sequel to Dhurandhar is planned for release on March 19, 2026, and the film is expected to stream on Netflix around January 30, 2026.
- Who
- Aditya Dhar (Director), Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi (Cast), Preetisheel Singh (Prosthetic Designer), Madhur Bhandarkar (Filmmaker)
- What
- The box office success of the film Dhurandhar and its impact on Bollywood
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss the film's box office performance, its impact on the industry, and the creative process behind its production
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actors
- Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi
- Release Date
- December 5, 2025
- Box Office Earnings (Week 1)
- ₹207.25 crore
- Total Earnings (Day 8)
- ₹219.02 crore (early trends)
- Sequel Release Date
- March 19, 2026
- OTT Release
- Estimated around January 30, 2026 on Netflix
- Budget
- ₹250 crore
- Worldwide Tally (7 Days)
- ₹313.75 crore
Sources
‘Aditya Dhar wanted to show brutality’: Dhurandhar prosthetic designer on Akshaye Khanna’s brain smashing scene
Madhur Bhandarkar On Dhurandhar's 'Super Success': "One Film Set To Redefine Hindi Cinema Dynamics"
After calling premature balding devastating, Akshaye Khanna compares Dhurandhar look to dad Vinod Khanna
Vicky Kaushal praises Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, calls it ‘supremely engaging’; his response hints at Uri actor’s involvement in the sequel
Dhurandhar Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 7 Update: Ranveer Singh-starrer inches away from surpassing Uri, earns Rs 207 cr
Tisca Chopra Praises Aditya Dhar For Delivering ‘Mad Mazza’ With Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar actor Madhavan says he makes note of critics who prematurely write off films: ‘They use words like disaster…’
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 8: Aditya Dhar’s film enters second week, collects ₹222 crore
R Madhavan Breaks Silence On "Bad Ratings" For Dhurandhar: "One Wonders If There Is An Agenda"
