Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar has taken a massive leap in its second week, with early trends indicating collections over Rs 146 crore nett over 2nd weekend. The film started at similar levels as Friday morning but saw a surge during matinee shows on Saturday, Sunday and is now flying on weekdays too.
If the current momentum continues in night shows, as is usually the case, the film can grow to Rs 600 crore net lifetime. This makes it comfortably the biggest grosser ever for a Hindi film, surpassing Pushpa 2 Hindi by a considerable 15 percent or more. The film is now locked to take the biggest second week of all time, with projections currently in the staggering Rs 200 and 210 crore net range.
Organic Collections Drive The Growth
The word collect needs to be emphasized here because the box office of the film had inflated numbers in the first couple of days with a large amount of corporate bookings involved. But now the collections are pretty much all organic. The film built enormous momentum over its first week, beginning with an extraordinary opening weekend and carrying that strength into the weekdays.
While the numbers stayed flat from Tuesday to Thursday, that was due to the tapering off of the corporate booking element. The organic collections were actually growing each day. By Thursday, the film was competing with all time daily records, and now it has gone to another level entirely, obliterating existing records. This organic growth shows real audience interest rather than manufactured numbers.
Cultural Phenomenon Like Uri The Surgical Strike
Dhurandhar has now become a cultural phenomenon, getting into mainstream media and conversation with its references to real life events and political themes. This is reminiscent of director Aditya Dhar’s previous film Uri: The Surgical Strike, which saw a similar thing happening. That film opened to Rs 8 crore nett on its first day and went on to collect Rs 245 crore nett lifetime.
This time, the trend is not just better but on a much larger scale. The film started with a much bigger opening and is maintaining incredible momentum through word of mouth. The combination of gripping storytelling, powerful performances, and timely themes has resonated strongly with audiences across India.
Dhurandhar Official Box Office Collection, Scores Record Numbers In 2nd Week
Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh is looking to put up Rs. 33.10 crore net on Saturday. That marks a 15 per cent growth from its first day of 28.60 crore net. Film jumped big by 33 percent on Sunday to collected 44.80 crore net. This brings the three day official total to Rs. 106.50 crore nett.
The Ranveer Singh starrer held solid on day four and collected 24.30 crore net. Film grew on day 5 without help of discounted ticket rates which is commendable. Film scored 28.60 crore net on Tuesday followed by equally impressive 29.20 crore net on Wednesday and 29.40 crore net on Thursday taking 7 – day total to 218 crore net as per official producers’ number.
Film broke every record to post 34.70 crore net, the highest second Friday ever followed by 53.70 crore net on 2nd Saturday which was highest second Saturday ever and 58.20 crore net on 2nd Sunday which was highest second Sunday. Film collected 146.60 crore net over 2nd weekend which was 35% higher than 1st weekend of 106.50 crore net.
Film held on record levels on 2nd Monday and collected 31.80 crore net beating 20 crore net of Pushpa 2 by big margin.
Film has total of 396.40 crore net and it is certain to cross massive 450 crore after 2nd week.
India:
1st Week:
Day 1: 28.60 cr
Day 2: 33.10 cr
Day 3: 44.80 cr
Day 4: 24.30 cr
Day 5: 28.60 cr
Day 6: 29.20 cr
Day 7: 29.40 cr
1st Week Total: ₹ 218 crore net
2nd Week:
Day 8: 34.70 cr
Day 9: 53.70 cr
Day 10: 58.20 cr
Day 11: 31.80 cr
Total: 396.40 crore net
Overseas:
1st week:
Day 1: $800K
Day 2: $1.403M
Day 3. $1.627M
Day 4: $890K
Day 5: $960K
Day 6: $1.01M
Day 7: $1.10M
1st Week Total: $7.80 (₹ 70.60 crore)
2nd Week:
Day 8: $1.41M (12.79 cr)
Day 9: $2.118M (19.33 cr)
Day 10: $2.30M (20.94 cr)
Total: $13.628M (₹ 123.66 crore)
Worldwide: ₹ 550 crore gross
How much of the box office numbers are genuine, and how much is pushed? On the first day, there were largely genuine pre-sales to go with, but today, there is nothing really to base it upon. Therefore, nothing meaningful can be said or analysed about the film and its box office over first few days. Still seems 17 crore on day one, 22 crore on day two and 31 crore on day three are the fair values and film crossed 70 crore net over the weekend which was still a good total and this feeding spoils the merit for a content driven film.
Film held on Monday at Friday level and added 17 crore net. Film grew on Tuesday and collected 20 crore net followed by similar 23 crore net on Wednesday and 28 crore on Thursday. It has 7 day total of 158 crore net. Film crossed 34 crore net on 2nd Friday followed by 53 crore net on 2nd Saturday and 58 crore on 2nd Sunday. Film collected record 32 crore net on 2nd Monday with total stands at 335 crore net.
This is really difficult situation for media to report numbers as producers claiming one number and reality is far from it. The logic for producers to do so is to build the perception of a film doing well and this case it worked.
The practice of inflating numbers through block bookings has become a concerning trend. Trade sources point out that while this may build perception in headlines, it compromises the credibility of box office reporting.
Christmas New Year Period Ahead
The film is going to enjoy a huge holiday period of Christmas and New Year at the end of the month, which is considered to be the most lucrative window at the box office. The stage is perfectly set for Dhurandhar to explode even further during this prime holiday season. Several records are now on the table for the taking.
These include becoming the highest grosser of the year, the highest grossing original Hindi film of all time, and the highest grossing Bollywood film of all time. With the current trajectory and the upcoming holiday period, Dhurandhar is in a strong position to achieve these milestones and rewrite box office history.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar is a spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in key roles. The film is inspired by true events and has become a massive box office success. It is currently eyeing multiple all time box office records.
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