Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 1: Ranveer Singh's Spy Film Delivers 2025’s Biggest Opening After Chhava

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 1: Ranveer Singh's high-octane action thriller Dhurandhar has opened to a thunderous response at the box office, registering a massive ₹27 crore net on Day 1. The film has delivered the second biggest opening of 2025, trailing only Chhava, and has comfortably surpassed every pre-release trade prediction.

According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film's strong opening has reshaped the year's box office rankings. Backed by an ensemble cast featuring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar has quickly established itself as a major crowd-puller in both metro and mass circuits.

Beats 'Saiyaara', Trails 'Chhava' in the Year's Biggest Openings

With its Day 1 total of ₹27 crore, Dhurandhar has overtaken the opening of the romantic drama Saiyaara, which earned ₹21.9 crore net. However, it still stands behind the year's top performer, Chhava, headlined by Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, which holds the number one position with ₹31 crore net on Day 1.

Even so, Dhurandhar has achieved a rare feat by outperforming major titles from the last several months and setting a new benchmark for action dramas released this year.

Ranveer Singh Achieves His Highest Opening Ever

The film marks a milestone moment in Ranveer Singh's career. Dhurandhar has now surpassed the Day 1 business of all his earlier blockbusters:

Padmaavat opened at ₹24 crore (including paid previews)

Simmba began with ₹20.72 crore

By starting at ₹27 crore, Dhurandhar has become Ranveer's biggest opener of all time, cementing his position as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars.

Story, Cast and Runtime of 'Dhurandhar'

Aditya Dhar's direction is being praised for its gritty world-building and narrative scale. The film is inspired by real-life events, including the Kandahar hijack and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

The story revolves around Hamza (Ranveer Singh), an undercover Indian agent who infiltrates the Karachi underworld to dismantle a terror network from the inside. The chapter-wise storytelling and intense action sequences add to the film's dramatic impact.

A review excerpt notes,"A fictional narrative inspired by true incidents, Dhurandhar pulls you deep into a gritty 3.5-hour universe where Hamza infiltrates Karachi's mafia to break a terror chain. Despite the length, Aditya Dhar's tight storytelling keeps the experience gripping."

The long runtime - nearly 3.5 hours - has sparked some debate among viewers, though most agree that the pacing and intensity make it worth the duration.

Audience Response: Strong Word-of-Mouth Drives Momentum

Public reactions across social media platforms have been highly positive. Moviegoers are calling Dhurandhar a "paisa vasool" entertainer with strong performances and stylish action. The intense tone and immersive world-building have also become talking points online.

With favourable word-of-mouth, Dhurandhar film is expected to maintain strong footfalls through the opening weekend and potentially challenge other top performers of the year.