Ranveer Singh has rewritten his personal box office history with Dhurandhar, which stormed into cinemas with a record-breaking Rs. 28.60 crore on Day 1, his highest opening day collection to date. The film has surpassed the actor’s previous best, Padmaavat, which had opened at Rs. 24 crore despite a staggered release and pre-release turbulence. With Dhurandhar, Ranveer has not only topped his own chart but also reaffirmed his standing as one of the industry’s most bankable stars.
For years, Padmaavat’s opening day figure remained untouched, even as Ranveer delivered major theatrical draws such as Simmba (Rs. 20.72 crore), which leaned heavily on its masala entertainer appeal, and the Zoya Akhtar-directed Gully Boy (Rs. 19.40 crore), driven by urban youth frenzy and critical acclaim. Even Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, the film that first established Ranveer as a mass hero with its Rs. 16 crore opening, could not compete with the scale and momentum Dhurandhar has generated.
Trade circles credit the explosive start to a combination of strong marketing recall, Ranveer’s robust fanbase, and the film’s larger-than-life action canvas. The buzz had been steadily building over the past few weeks, but few expected Dhurandhar to leap ahead of every film in Ranveer’s career with such commanding numbers.
The opening day figure is also being read as a sign of renewed confidence in theatrical releases, particularly star-driven action spectacles. Early ticketing trends suggest that the film is holding strongly across major circuits, with Saturday expected to show visible growth. If the current trajectory sustains, Dhurandhar could be looking at one of the biggest opening weekends of the year.
For now, Dhurandhar stands tall as Ranveer Singh’s strongest opener ever, a milestone that not only strengthens his box office pedigree but also sets the stage for what could be one of the actor’s biggest blockbusters yet.
Ranveer Singh’s Top 5 Highest Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Dhurandhar - Rs. 28.60 cr
Padmavaat - Rs. 24 cr
Simmba - Rs. 20.72 cr
Gully Boy - Rs. 19.40 cr
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela - Rs. 16 cr
