The espionage thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, premiered in cinemas on December 5, 2025, and has achieved remarkable success on its first day. After a somewhat subdued advance booking period, the film experienced a dramatic turnaround on its release day, captivating audiences and generating significant social media excitement.
The movie opened to a moderate 16% occupancy in theaters across India on the morning of its release. However, the tide turned dramatically as the day unfolded. By the afternoon, occupancy surged to over 28%, a clear indication that positive audience reception and word-of-mouth were driving ticket sales. Sacnilk reports that ‘Dhurandhar’ collected a substantial ₹27.04 crore on day one.
This robust opening is a welcome development for Ranveer Singh, offering a much-needed box office triumph. The first-day earnings of ‘Dhurandhar’ have now set a new benchmark in his career, surpassing the opening day figures of his earlier successful films. The film’s extensive release on roughly 5000 screens nationwide played a pivotal role in achieving this impressive feat, ensuring strong visibility in both single-screen theaters and multiplexes.
‘Dhurandhar’ transports viewers to Pakistan in the early 2000s, focusing on an Indian spy’s daring mission against the notorious Lyari gangs. The film’s narrative, inspired by true events, combined with its high-octane action and meticulously crafted backdrop, has been a major talking point. The supporting cast, including veterans like Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and the talented Sara Arjun, adds significant weight to the cinematic experience. Aditya Dhar’s directorial prowess and the film’s world-class production values are also being widely praised.
The phenomenal opening day has set high expectations for the weekend. If the film continues to perform strongly on Saturday and Sunday, ‘Dhurandhar’ is poised to become Ranveer Singh’s most successful film since the pandemic. Trade analysts are optimistic, anticipating a weekend gross of ₹70-75 crore.