Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna star in the high-octane spy action thriller Dhurandhar, which was released in 2025. Since its release on December 5, 2025, Madhavan, starring Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film combines intense action sequences with a narrative rooted in geopolitical intrigue — a mix that has clearly resonated with audiences across India and beyond.
According to trade trackers, Dhurandhar has delivered an impressive approximate ₹180 crore net collection in India within its first six days. One of the strongest opening weekends for a Bollywood film this year, the film made around 28 crore on its first day (Day 1), 32 crore on Saturday, and 43 crore on Sunday. The film did well on weekdays as well, earning approximately 23 crores on Monday, 27 crores on Tuesday, and 26.5 crores on Day 6.
These figures place Dhurandhar firmly on track to enter the ₹200 crore club by the end of its first week, a benchmark that defines major commercial success in Indian cinema. Observers also note that the film’s strong and relatively steady daily performance — with only modest weekday drops — suggests solid word-of-mouth and repeat viewership
Comparisons With Other Recent Films
🟠 Tere Ishk Mein
Tere Ishk Mein, a romantic comedy starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has also had a successful run, despite Dhurandhar’s early lead. In spite of competition from Dhurandhar, the film earned over 105–107 crore net on its 12th–13th day in theaters in India, demonstrating strong audience interest. However, as is typical of dramas that rely on sustained footfalls rather than explosive openings, its pace is steady and sluggish.
🔥 Week One Comparisons
When compared to other major releases of 2025, Dhurandhar stands out. For instance: Housefull 5, a comedy that came out earlier this year, made between 243 and 249 crores worldwide.
However, its daily run was less front-loaded and more average than Dhurandhar’s explosive start.
Meanwhile, due to their pan-India appeal, films like Kantara: Chapter 1 crossed well over 300 crore rupees worldwide in just a few days.
Even though Dhurandhar’s six-day runtime falls short of these all-time records, the film’s performance as a mainstream Hindi spy thriller stands out in the current Bollywood landscape.
🎬 Director’s Previous Work: URI: The Surgical Strike
The contrast between Dhurandhar and Aditya Dhar’s earlier film URI: The Surgical Strike is striking. URI, also a military-themed action film, earned around ₹64 crore net in its first six days — significantly less than Dhurandhar’s ~₹180 crore, albeit made on a much smaller budget.
In conclusion, after six days, Dhurandhar is not only a commercial success but also one of the strongest early box office performers of 2025. It can compete with big commercial competitors and even surpass expectations when compared to some of Bollywood’s most notable recent releases.
Here are Ranveer Singh’s movies highest-grossing films at the Indian box office:
- Padmaavat – 300.26 crores
- Simmba – 240.22 crores
- Dhurandhar – 188.60 crores (6 days)
- Bajirao Mastani– 184 crores
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani – 153.3 crores