Dhurandhar tops 2025 hindi box office, beating Chhaava in Just 17 Days
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has smashed records at the global box office. In only 17 days, the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller crossed ₹800 crore worldwide. On Sunday night, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, surpassing Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava. The film’s stellar performance shows no signs of slowing down.
To begin with, Dhurandhar dominated the domestic box office during its third weekend. The film collected over ₹95 crore net in three days alone. After 17 days, the domestic tally reached ₹555.75 crore net, equivalent to ₹666.75 crore gross. Audiences flocked to theaters across India, driving the film past major competitors.
Meanwhile, the movie also performed strongly overseas. Trade analysts reported that the film earned close to $20 million internationally. Combined with domestic collections, Dhurandhar’s worldwide gross now stands at a formidable ₹845 crore. Impressively, it even outperformed the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash at the Indian box office.
The film’s achievement carries added significance. With ₹845 crore, Dhurandhar overtook Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava, which had grossed ₹807 crore earlier this year. Analysts now project that the Ranveer Singh-starrer will surpass Rishab Shetty’s Kantara—the 2025 Indian box office leader with ₹852 crore—very soon. Experts estimate the film could cross ₹900 crore this week and reach ₹1,000 crore before the New Year if momentum continues.
Dhurandhar tells the story of Hamza, an Indian operative infiltrating gang and terror networks in Karachi. Ranveer Singh leads the cast, supported by Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. Director Aditya Dhar crafted a high-octane spy thriller that resonated with audiences nationwide.
Part 2 of Dhurandhar is scheduled for release in March 2026, promising more action, suspense, and high-stakes espionage. The first installment’s success has set high expectations for the sequel. Studios and trade analysts are closely monitoring ticket sales and advance bookings, expecting a record-breaking launch.
In addition, Dhurandhar’s success has altered the Hindi film box office landscape in 2025. It dethroned established hits and proved that audiences are drawn to engaging narratives with strong star power. Ranveer Singh’s performance has been widely praised, adding to the film’s commercial appeal.
In conclusion, Dhurandhar is not just a box office hit; it is a cultural phenomenon in 2025. With ₹845 crore in just 17 days, the spy thriller has set new benchmarks for Hindi cinema. If the current trend continues, the film will likely become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year and establish a strong franchise ahead of its sequel. Trade experts, fans, and the film industry alike now watch closely as Dhurandhar continues its unprecedented run at theaters worldwide.
