Dhurandhar has made history at the Indian box office. The film has now officially become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, overtaking the massive benchmark set by Kantara Chapter 1. Directed with scale and mounted as a theatrical celebration, Dhurandhar has rewritten commercial records in spectacular fashion.
What makes this achievement extraordinary is not just the numbers, but the manner in which the milestone has been reached. Kantara Chapter 1 collected around ₹815 crore worldwide through a wide multilingual release that spanned several regions and formats. Dhurandhar, on the other hand, has managed to surpass that figure in just one language, proving the sheer strength of its core audience base and word-of-mouth momentum. This single-language dominance underscores the film’s cultural reach and the star power behind it.
As of Day 17, Dhurandhar stands at a staggering ₹870 crore worldwide gross, a number that continues to rise with every passing show. The footfalls are holding exceptionally well even in the third week, with several centres reporting repeat audiences and premium-format demand. Industry trackers are now unanimous in predicting that the film will comfortably cross the ₹1,000 crore milestone during the Christmas weekend, placing it in a league occupied by only a handful of Indian blockbusters across eras.
The backing of Jio Studios and B62 Studios has ensured an aggressive distribution strategy and strong theatrical presence. The film has benefited from festival-season crowds, family turnout, and social-media buzz, all of which continue to translate into packed screenings. Exhibitors are extending shows and retaining prime slots, a clear indication that Dhurandhar still has a long run ahead.
Beyond raw numbers, Dhurandhar represents a shift in the dynamics of Indian cinema. It demonstrates that a rooted film with a strong emotional hook can become a pan-India phenomenon without linguistic expansion. If the current pace holds, the film may even challenge the all-time global records set by previous Indian juggernauts.
For now, the industry is witnessing a once-in-a-decade theatrical storm—a single-language film marching powerfully towards a four-digit crore finish. And the celebrations have only begun.
