Mumbai: The Hindi film "Dhurandhar," starring Ranveer Singh, has made history by becoming the fastest Hindi film to cross the ₹500 crore mark at the domestic box office. The spy thriller achieved this significant milestone in just 15 days since its release, setting a new benchmark for Bollywood productions. Thi^[1][2][3]s remarkable feat surpasses the previous records held by Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" and the horror-comedy "Stree 2." ## A New Box Office King Released on December 5, 2025, "Dhurandhar" quickly captivated audiences across the country. By ^[1][4][2]its 15th day in theaters, the film's net India collection stood at an impressive ₹503.20 crore. The f^[1][2][3]ilm continued its strong performance, with its total domestic haul reaching ₹516.50 crore net after 16 days. This sw^[5][6][4]ift ascent to the ₹500 crore club highlights the film's immense popularity and strong word-of-mouth. Jio Stud^[2]ios, the production house behind "Dhurandhar," celebrated the achievement on its official X account. "History rewritten, fastest ₹500 crore ever," the post declared, acknowledging the film's record-breaking run. The film ea^[1][2][3]rned an estimated ₹23.70 crore on its 15th day alone, demonstrating its sustained draw even into its third week. ### Surpassi^[1][2][3]ng Previous Blockbusters "Dhurandhar" has outpaced some of Bollywood's biggest hits in its race to ₹500 crore. Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan," a major success of 2023, previously held the record for the fastest Hindi film to reach this figure, taking 18 days. "Stree 2," a po^[1][6][4]pular horror-comedy from 2024, achieved the same milestone in 22 days. "Dhurandhar" cr^[1][4][2][3]ossed the mark two to seven days quicker than these films, cementing its place in box office history. While "Dhurand^[6][4]har" is the fastest *Hindi* film, the overall record for the quickest ₹500 crore for an Indian film still belongs to "Pushpa 2: The Rule." The Telugu blockbuster, released last year, reached ₹500 crore in just 11 days across all its language versions. However, "Dhurandha^[1][6][2]r's" performance as an outright Hindi film sets a new benchmark for the industry. ### Critical Accla^[7]im and Industry Impact Directed by Aditya Dhar, "Dhurandhar" is an espionage action thriller. Ranveer Singh plays Hamza, an Indian operative who infiltrates terror networks in Karachi. The film draws insp^[1][8]iration from real-life events, including the 2001 Parliament attack and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, offering a gripping look into the India-Pakistan conflict. The ensemble cast a^[1][8]lso features Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan in key roles, all of whom have received praise for their performances. Filmmaker Madhur B^[1][8][9]handarkar noted that the success of "Dhurandhar" is set to bring a "big paradigm shift" in the Hindi film industry. He stated that "thi^[10]s one film is set to redefine the dynamics of Hindi cinema," praising the movie as a "tense, gripping spy thriller." Veteran actor Mukes^[10]h Khanna also lauded the film, calling it a "perfect film, commercial film and one that will hit the masses." He specifically hig^[9]hlighted Akshaye Khanna's performance, saying he "ate all the competition." Sandeep Reddy Vang^[9]a, another prominent filmmaker, commended "Dhurandhar," describing it as "built like a man who doesn't talk much & carries a masculine spine." Director Aditya Dha^[11]r, in response, expressed his gratitude, stating, "Grateful for voices like yours that keep Indian cinema honest, rooted, and strong." ### Global Reach a^[11]nd Future Prospects "Dhurandhar's" success is not limited to India. The film has also performed strongly internationally, with its worldwide collection exceeding ₹785 crore after 16 days. It has become one of ^[12]the highest-grossing Indian films in North America, surpassing previous blockbusters. The film's second wee^[6][11]k saw even higher collections than its first, a rare occurrence for a major release. Industry experts pre^[6][11]dict that "Dhurandhar" is on track to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, potentially surpassing other major titles. Its impressive run ha^[12]s already broken over 25 box office records. A sequel to "Dhurandh^[13]ar" is already planned for release in March 2026, building on the success and anticipation generated by the first installment. The film's extraordi^[12][10]nary performance underscores a growing appetite among audiences for well-made, engaging thrillers. Its record-breaking speed in reaching the ₹500 crore mark signals a robust period for Hindi cinema, showcasing the power of strong storytelling and compelling performances to draw crowds to theaters.

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