Ranveer Singh has kicked off the weekend on a thunderous note with Dhurandhar, which recorded a massive Rs. 28.60 crore on its opening day securing its position as the third highest opening day grosser of 2025. For an action-entertainer that has relied more on star power and word-of-mouth than aggressive pre-release promotions, the numbers signal a strong acceptance from the audience.
This year’s box office has been dominated by big-ticket, front-loaded spectacles, and Dhurandhar has comfortably joined that league. Only two films released this year have managed to open higher: Chhaava, which still holds the top spot with a formidable Rs. 33.10 crore, and War 2, which debuted at Rs. 29 crore. With its Rs. 28.60 crore start, Dhurandhar has edged past several high-profile releases including Sikandar (Rs. 27.50 crore), Housefull 5 (Rs. 24.35 crore), and Thamma (Rs. 23.11 crore).
The film has also outperformed titles driven by strong fanbases and established franchises such as Saiyaara (Rs. 22 crore), Raid 2 (Rs. 19.71 crore), Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (Rs. 18.50 crore), and the patriotic action-drama Sky Force (Rs. 15.30 crore). Given this context, Dhurandhar’s Day 1 figure reflects not only Ranveer’s enduring pull but also a clear resurgence in theatrical footfalls as the festive quarter progresses.
Early audience reactions highlight the film’s blend of swagger, scale, and masala spectacle—elements that traditionally fuel strong weekend trends. If word-of-mouth holds steady and the family audience turns up through Saturday and Sunday, Dhurandhar has a solid chance of breaching the Rs. 100 crore mark within its opening weekend, a benchmark only a handful of films have hit this year.
For now, Ranveer Singh and the team behind Dhurandhar can revel in the fact that the film has delivered one of the biggest starts of 2025, reaffirming the actor’s position as one of Bollywood’s most reliable box office draws.
Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava - Rs. 33.10 cr
War 2 - Rs. 29 cr
Dhurandhar - Rs. 28.60 cr
Sikandar - Rs. 27.50 cr
Housefull 5 - Rs. 24.35 cr
Thamma - Rs. 23.11 cr
Saiyaara - Rs. 22 cr
Raid 2 - Rs. 19.71 cr
Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 - Rs. 18.50 cr
Sky Force - Rs. 15.30 cr
