Ranveer Singh’s latest cinematic venture, the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, has officially launched in theaters on December 5, 2025, and its opening day performance has exceeded all expectations. Despite initial concerns over advance ticket sales, the film witnessed a remarkable surge in attendance, driven by enthusiastic audience reviews and a growing online presence.
The film began its theatrical journey with an occupancy rate of approximately 16% on Friday morning. However, this figure rapidly climbed throughout the day, reaching over 28% by the afternoon. This significant increase highlighted the power of positive word-of-mouth, propelling ‘Dhurandhar’ to impressive first-day earnings. As per Sacnilk, the movie grossed a staggering ₹27.04 crore on its opening day.
This box office milestone offers a significant boost to Ranveer Singh’s career, marking ‘Dhurandhar’ as his highest-grossing film on its debut. It provides a much-needed commercial success, reaffirming his star power. The film’s wide release across a vast network of 5000 screens across India contributed immensely to its strong box office start, ensuring maximum reach and audience engagement.
The narrative of ‘Dhurandhar’ is set in early 2000s Pakistan, where Ranveer Singh portrays an Indian spy on a critical mission to disrupt the Lyari gang operations. The film’s plot, drawing inspiration from real-life events, along with its thrilling action sequences and authentic period setting, has resonated strongly with viewers. The stellar ensemble cast, featuring Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, complements the lead performance effectively. Director Aditya Dhar’s skilled execution and the film’s high-quality production design have also been instrumental in its success.
With such a powerful start, the weekend box office figures for ‘Dhurandhar’ are highly anticipated. If the film maintains its momentum, it is projected to become Ranveer Singh’s biggest hit post-pandemic. Industry forecasts suggest a potential weekend collection in the range of ₹70-75 crore, indicating a promising theatrical run.