Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 3: How Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Turned Into a Weekend Wave

Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar is off to a powerful start at the box office, drawing large crowds and delivering the actor's strongest opening weekend in recent years. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film released on 5 December 2025 and has quickly turned into one of the year's biggest openers.

According to early estimates from trade portal Sacnilk, Dhurandhar earned ₹10 crore on Day 1, followed by a massive jump to ₹32 crore on Day 2. The momentum continued into Sunday, with the film registering its highest single-day figure yet-₹39.50 crore. This pushed the three-day total to ₹99.50 crore, placing the film just shy of the ₹100 crore mark within its first weekend.

Dhurandhar Beats Ranveer's Simmba on Day 3

The Sunday surge has also helped Dhurandhar outperform Ranveer's earlier blockbuster Simmba in the weekend frame.
While Simmba had collected ₹31.06 crore on its third day, Dhurandhar delivered a stronger ₹39.50 crore, signalling solid word-of-mouth and strong hold across both multiplexes and single screens.

This early lead is being viewed as a promising indicator for weekday performance, especially given the film's heavy action appeal.

A 3.5-Hour Spectacle and Bollywood's Longest Film in 17 Years

Beyond the numbers, Dhurandhar stands out for its scale and unusual length. Running for over 3.5 hours, it is Bollywood's longest theatrical release in 17 years.
The film carries an 'A' certificate from the CBFC and follows Ranveer Singh as a daring undercover agent navigating a high-risk world of espionage, cross-border conspiracies and covert operations.

The story draws inspiration from India's military operations and geopolitical tensions, though the filmmakers maintain that the narrative is entirely fictional.

Ensemble Cast, High Impact Trailer and Strong Buzz

The film boasts a star-heavy supporting cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun. The trailer received millions of views before release, showcasing Ranveer's intense action avatar along with the theme line: "unknown men and their unstoppable fight."

Before its release, Dhurandhar underwent detailed scrutiny during its CBFC review due to concerns expressed by military families. Clearance was granted after the board confirmed its fictional treatment of sensitive themes.

Early audience feedback has highlighted the film as a mass entertainer, with praise for its large-scale set pieces, dramatic emotional arcs and ambitious staging.

Celebrity endorsements have further amplified the buzz. Deepika Padukone shared her excitement online, while Yami Gautam penned a heartfelt note for Aditya Dhar, calling the film "a gift to 2026" and applauding the team's dedication.

Will Dhurandhar Maintain Momentum?

With Dhurandhar closing the weekend at ₹99.50 crore, all eyes are now on whether it can sustain its pace across weekdays. Trade analysts say the combination of strong word-of-mouth, star power, emotional storytelling and high-impact action gives the film a solid foundation for continued success.

If the trend holds, Dhurandhar could emerge as one of Ranveer Singh's biggest hits in the post-pandemic era and a major box-office force as 2025 comes to a close.