Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Crosses ₹200 Crore Mark

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama continues its strong run at the box office, entering the ₹200 crore club in just 12 days.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Dhurandhar" has crossed the ₹200 crore mark at the domestic box office, cementing its position as one of the biggest hits of the season. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt continues to draw audiences in droves.

Box Office Breakdown

Day-wise Collection (India Net)

Worldwide Collections

Comparison with Recent Releases

Territory-wise Performance

Critical Reception

The film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews:

• IMDb: 8.2/10 (based on 45,000 votes)
• Rotten Tomatoes: 89% Audience Score
• BookMyShow: 4.5/5

What Critics Are Saying:

"Bhansali's visual poetry meets Ranbir's finest performance. A cinematic masterpiece." - Film Companion

"The grandeur is unmatched. Every frame is a painting." - Hindustan Times

"Alia Bhatt delivers a career-best supporting turn." - Indian Express

Music Performance

The soundtrack has been equally successful:

• "Ishq Mein" - 180 million streams (Spotify)
• "Dhurandhar Title Track" - 145 million streams
• "Ae Dil Tu Bata" - 120 million streams
• Album: #1 on Apple Music India for 3 weeks

Trends and Observations

1. Premium Format Success: IMAX and 4DX shows are running houseful across metros. Premium formats contribute 18% of total revenue.

2. Repeat Audience: The film is seeing significant repeat viewership, unusual for a 2h 58min runtime. "Bhansali fans" are booking second and third viewings.

3. Word of Mouth: Strong positive word of mouth has helped the film hold well in Week 2, dropping only 52% from Week 1 (healthy for a big opener).

4. Multiplex vs Single Screen:

   • Multiplex: 72% of revenue
   • Single Screen: 28% of revenue

5. Overseas Markets: UAE and North America are the strongest overseas territories, contributing $12.5 million combined.

Lifetime Projection

Based on current trends, trade analysts project:

Impact on 2026 Box Office

Dhurandhar's success is significant for Bollywood:

• First film of 2026 to cross ₹200 crore
• Proves big-budget spectacles still draw audiences
• Ranbir's highest solo grosser
• Bhansali's second-highest after Padmaavat

Upcoming Competition

The film faces competition from this weekend's releases:

• Sikandar (Salman Khan) - January 17
• The Raja Saab (Prabhas) - January 17

Trade experts believe Dhurandhar can still earn ₹25-30 crore in Week 3 despite competition, owing to its unique positioning as a prestige drama.

Producer Statement

"We're overwhelmed by the love audiences have shown Dhurandhar. This film represents years of hard work by Sanjay sir and the entire team. The ₹200 crore milestone is special, but the real reward is seeing packed theatres with audiences experiencing the film together." - Sajid Nadiadwala, Producer

Dhurandhar continues to run in over 3,800 screens across India.