‘Dhurandhar, ‘ the pulse-pounding spy thriller led by Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and others, has just etched its name deeper into Indian cinema history. In a feat few could predict, it has surged past ‘RRR’ and our ever-favourite ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, securing the fourth spot among the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide. This single-language Hindi blockbuster, directed by Aditya Dhar, proves that razor-sharp storytelling and star charisma can topple even pan-India titans at the global box office.
A blockbuster at the box office
Just 37 days after its December 5, 2025, release, ‘Dhurandhar’ has amassed Rs 1,247.50 crore worldwide as of today, including a massive Rs 959.25 crore gross from India, and Rs 288.25 crore overseas, according to Sacnilk. What sets it apart? Unwavering word-of-mouth that draws crowds back for repeats, combined with theatrical legs that refuse to falter. From explosive action sequences to layered emotional beats, the film taps into real-life inspiration, much like Aditya Dhar’s earlier hit ‘URI: The Surgical Strike.’ Ranveer Singh delivers a career-defining performance as the relentless spy, channelling raw grit that resonates far beyond multiplexes. The themes of pride, love for the nation, and respect hit hard.
Beating record-holding heavyweights
According to the same trade site, ‘RRR ’ made Rs 1,230 crore and ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ earned Rs 1,215 crore in lifetime. These numbers that once seemed untouchable benchmarks for multilingual spectacles have been outperformed. ‘Dhurandhar’ overtook them in mere days, highlighting Hindi cinema’s enduring worldwide appeal. Unlike those multi-language movies, this one’s pure Hindi roots make its rise all the more remarkable.Now nestled comfortably behind only the top three Indian earners—’Dangal’ at Rs 2,070.3 crore, ‘Baahubali 2’ at Rs 1,788 crore, and ‘Pushpa 2’ at Rs 1,742 crore, ‘Dhurandhar’ eyes a final worldwide haul of Rs 1,350-1,400 crore. At its prime, ‘Dhurandhar’ thrives on authenticity: visceral fight choreography, taut pacing, cut-throat themes of national pride that hit home. Social media buzz amplifies its pull, with clips of Ranveer’s standout scenes going viral for all the right reasons! The very idea that to protect the nation, a spy gives it his all is just bone-chilling.
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