Ranveer Singh's latest film, "Dhurandhar," has achieved a remarkable box office milestone, recording the highest 17th-day collection for a Hindi film. The action thriller earned an estimated 40.30 crore rupees on its third Sunday, December 21, 2025. This strong performance pushed its total domestic net collection to approximately 579.2 crore rupees by Day 17.^[1][2] The film has also become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide.^[3][4][2] ### Dhurandhar Sets New Benchmarks "Dhurandhar" has rewritten several box office records in Hindi cinema. Its 17th-day collection of 40.30 crore rupees surpassed previous records set by films like "Chhaava," which earned 24.25 crore rupees on its 17th day.^[1] The film also delivered the highest third Sunday collection, beating "Pushpa 2 Hindi," which collected 26.75 crore rupees on its third Sunday.^[1] This exceptional performance highlights the film's sustained audience appeal. The movie, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has also made history with its third weekend earnings. "Dhurandhar" collected approximately 99.7 crore rupees during its third weekend, marking the highest third weekend collection in Indian cinema.^[1] This achievement underscores the film's consistent draw, even weeks after its release. Industry experts note this is the first time a Hindi film has crossed the 100 crore nett mark in its third week within just four days.^[5][6] ### Outperforming Major Films "Dhurandhar" has emerged as a dominant force at the 2025 box office. By Day 17, its worldwide gross collection reached an impressive 869.45 crore rupees, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 globally.^[2] This figure surpasses the worldwide collections of "Kantara: Chapter 1," which grossed 852.31 crore rupees, and "Chhaava," with 807 crore rupees.^[4][2][7] In a significant comparison, "Dhurandhar" has also surpassed the domestic net collection of the popular spy film "Pathaan" by its 17th day. While "Pathaan" had a domestic net collection of 464.80 crore rupees on its 17th day, "Dhurandhar" achieved around 579.2 crore rupees in the same period.^[8][2] This makes "Dhurandhar" the fourth highest-earning Bollywood film ever in terms of domestic collections.^[6][7] It stands behind "Jawan" (643 crore rupees), "Chaava" (627 crore rupees), and "Stree 2" (600.1 crore rupees) in this metric.^[6] ### International Success and Future Outlook The film has also performed strongly in overseas markets. "Dhurandhar" has become the highest overseas grosser of 2025, collecting over $20.9 million, which translates to 186 crore rupees.^[9][2][7] This international success was achieved despite the film reportedly being banned in some Middle Eastern countries.^[7] Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, "Dhurandhar" features a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun.^[10] The film's consistent performance suggests it will continue its robust run. Industry observers project "Dhurandhar" to approach the 900 crore rupee mark globally by Tuesday, December 23, 2025.^[3][6] It aims to cross the 1,000 crore rupee milestone before the New Year if its momentum continues.^[3][11] The film's strong hold, even with a 30 percent drop from Friday to its third Monday, indicates sustained audience interest.^[5] With upcoming holidays, the box office business is expected to rise further. "Dhurandhar" remains on track to become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films in history, with projections suggesting it could surpass "Pushpa 2 (Hindi)" and potentially even reach beyond 700 crore rupees nett by the end of its fourth week.^[5]

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