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Dhurandhar Box Office Audit: How a ‘Slow’ Starter Just Obliterated Pushpa 2 & KGF 2 Records

Listen, I have covered box office wars for years, but Dhurandhar isn't just winning; it has completely broken the simulator. We are spiraling because I predicted a ₹350 Cr lifetime, and this movie said, "Hold my chai." It has upgraded itself from "2025 Hit" to "All-Time Industry Disruptor" in the span of a single weekend. If you are still looking at Day 1 numbers, you are reading yesterday's newspaper. The volcano has officially erupted.

The "Anti-Gravity" Trend (The Math Isn't Mathing)

Usually, blockbusters open huge and crash. Dhurandhar is doing the opposite.

  • The Daily Hold: It opened at ₹28 Cr (mid-pack behavior) but refused to drop below ₹25 Cr on working weekdays. It earned more on Day 4 than Day 1. That is not a trend; that is a glitch.

  • Ticket Madness: On Day 3 (Sunday), BookMyShow sold 5 Lakh tickets. By Day 9 (Second Saturday), that number jumped to 10-11 Lakhs. Demand didn't just hold; it doubled.

  • The Leap: In my last report, we compared it to Saiyaara (₹329 Cr). Update: It beat Saiyaara’s lifetime in less than 10 days. Next target? Chhaava.

The "Second Weekend" Massacre

We need to put respect on these numbers because they are historic. This isn't just "good for a Hindi film"; it is beating the biggest PAN-India monsters.

  • 2nd Friday Record: The previous record holders were Pushpa 2 (₹27 Cr) and Chhaava (₹23 Cr). Dhurandhar clocked ₹32.5 Cr.

  • 2nd Saturday Shock: Pushpa 2 did ₹46 Cr. Dhurandhar posted ₹53 Cr. It is now earning more daily than movies that opened with double its numbers.

  • The KGF Comparison: In its second weekend, Dhurandhar (Hindi only) is beating KGF Chapter 2’s All-Language collection. Read that again.

The 600 Crore Question & The "Avatar" Threat

Can it become the #1 Hindi movie of all time?

  • The Target: Stree 2 sits at ₹598 Cr (Hindi Net). Dhurandhar is currently tracking to cross ₹550 Cr comfortably.

  • The Probability: There is a 50-60% chance it breaches the ₹600 Cr mark, officially dethroning Stree 2.

  • The Obstacle: Avatar: Fire and Ash releases in 4 days. If Avatar steals the screens/hype, Dhurandhar might stall at ₹550 Cr. If not? The crown is Ranveer’s.

The "Shadow" Controversy

While Akshaye Khanna is going viral (rightfully, the man is a legend), the internet is trying to troll Ranveer Singh for been overshadowed.

  • The Truth: It’s an 18+, 3.5-hour spy drama. Ranveer is playing the long game—staying in the shadows to set up the universe.

  • The Clapback: If you want item songs and 6-pack flexes, go watch the generic Spy Universe stuff. This is storytelling. Ranveer took a backseat so the franchise could fly.

The "TL;DR" Snippet

THE DATA VAULT Current Status: Blockbuster (Crossed ₹350 Cr in 10 days). Records Smashed:Highest Second Friday: ₹32.5 Cr (Beat Pushpa 2's ₹27 Cr). Highest Second Saturday: ₹53 Cr (Beat Pushpa 2's ₹46 Cr). Overtook Saiyaara Lifetime (₹329 Cr) in <10 days. The Competition: Currently ahead of Chhaava (10-day comparison). North America: Beat Baahubali 2 records. Projected Lifetime: ₹550 Cr - ₹650 Cr (Dependent on Avatar clash). Release Date Part 2: Teased for March 19th (Clash with Yash imminent?).

Fans Also Asked

Will Dhurandhar beat Stree 2's box office collection? It has a 60% chance. Stree 2 stands at ₹598 Cr; Dhurandhar needs to maintain momentum past the Avatar release to cross ₹600 Cr.

How much did Dhurandhar earn on its second Saturday? It earned a historic ₹53 Cr, beating Pushpa 2 (₹46 Cr) and Chhaava (₹44 Cr) to set an All-Time Record.

When is Dhurandhar Part 2 coming out? The end credits show a date of March 19th. If confirmed, it targets a massive ₹700-800 Cr run, potentially clashing with Yash's next film.

Why is Dhurandhar rated 18+? It is a gritty, 3.5-hour intense spy thriller, which limited its audience but surprisingly didn't stop it from smashing records.


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