Ranveer Singh's latest film, "Dhurandhar," has achieved a major box office milestone. On its 17th day in theaters, the spy action thriller collected a significant ₹40.30 crore, pushing its total India net collection to an impressive ₹579.20 crore. This strong performance has allowed "Dhurandhar" to surpass Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal," which had a lifetime domestic collection of ₹554 crore, and secure a spot among the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time in India net collections. ### ^[1][2]Historic Box Office Run The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has demonstrated remarkable staying power at the box office since its release on December 5, 2025. "Dhurandhar" recorded the highest third-weekend collection ever for a Hindi film. It earned approximately ₹22.50 crore net on its third Friday, followed by ₹34.25 crore net on its third Saturday, and ₹40.30 crore net on its third Sunday. This strong third weekend pushed its total collection past previous records. Industry a^[3][2]nalysts note "Dhurandhar" became the fastest Bollywood film to cross the ₹500 crore net mark in India, achieving this feat in just 16 days. This surpassed the record previously held by Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan," which took 18 days to reach the same milestone. The film's su^[3]ccess is particularly notable as it achieved these numbers with only a Hindi language release, despite being banned in some Middle Eastern territories. ### Surpassi^[4]ng Key Competitors "Dhurandhar" has not only outperformed "Animal" in India net collections but also surpassed other major films. Its total collection of ₹579.20 crore net after 17 days firmly places it above "Animal's" ₹554 crore lifetime collection. The film also bec^[1]ame the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, surpassing "Chhaava" (₹797.3 crore) and "Kantara: Chapter-1" (₹852 crore) in global gross box office collections. Globally, "Dhurandhar^[4]" has grossed over ₹870 crore worldwide by its 17th day, and is rapidly approaching the ₹900 crore mark. The film's overseas perf^[5][4][6]ormance is also strong, with an approximate collection of ₹186.90 crore through its third Sunday. This makes it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 at the overseas box office, beating Rajinikanth's "Coolie." ### Critical and Audience ^[5][4]Reception "Dhurandhar" has garnered positive reactions from both critics and audiences, contributing to its sustained success. Ranveer Singh's performance has received particular praise. One Reddit user, Schrutesbeets009, commented, "I just loved the film despite its long runtime! You can feel his pain in every moment. The eyes, voice modulation, body language, expression.. He is unmatched as an actor in the current generation." The film's compelling narra^[5]tive, which draws inspiration from real-life geopolitical tensions and historical events, has resonated with viewers. The movie's runtime, one o^[6]f the longest for an Indian film at 214 minutes, initially drew some criticism regarding its pacing. However, this has not deterred its commercial success. The film's robust word-of-m^[6]outh has fueled its continued strong performance, even amidst new releases like "Avatar: Fire and Ash." ### The Road Ahead Produc^[4][7]ed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, "Dhurandhar" is the first installment of a two-part film series. Its success has firmly esta^[6][8]blished it as a major blockbuster and a significant achievement for lead actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar. With its strong hold on the box office, "Dhurandhar" is now set to comfortably cross the ₹1,000 crore mark globally during the upcoming Christmas weekend. A sequel, "Dhurandhar: Part 2^[5][4] – Revenge," is already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. The film's exceptional perform^[6]ance underscores the audience's appetite for well-made action thrillers and solidifies its place as a landmark achievement in Indian cinema.

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