Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 1: Ranveer Singh's Film SMASHES Sixer, Beats Padmaavat With Huge Margin

Updated: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:03 [IST]

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 1: Dhurandhar has opened with strong numbers at the box office on the opening day. The film marks Aditya Dhar’s return to direction after six years, and the solid numbers have proved that he knows his craft well. Early trade signals suggested solid audience interest for the geopolitical thriller, driven by the subject and large-scale canvas. While initial reports expected the film to garner Rs 17-18 crore on the first day, the figures have touched the Rs 25 crore-plus mark. Yes, you read that right!

The film places Ranveer Singh in the central role, marking the first collaboration between him and Aditya Dhar. The cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Their combined presence positions Dhurandhar as a major theatrical offering for the year.

What Worked For Dhurandhar At Box Office?

Positioned as a big-ticket spy thriller, Dhurandhar promised a roller coaster ride through espionage, covert operations, and moral conflict. The audience was keen to see whether the scale and suspense match the pre-release chatter, and the makers surpassed the expectations.

The film has been designed as the opening chapter of a planned two-part franchise. The film runs for more than three hours, presenting an extended, high-energy narrative that blends action, intrigue, and emotional strain within a large-scale espionage story rooted in contemporary regional tensions. Despite the longer duration, the movie managed to set the cash registers jingling.

Ranveer Singh anchored the story in what is being described as one of the darkest roles of the actor's career. The Bajirao Mastani actor played a ruthless RAW operative, feared across borders and known by the chilling alias "The Wrath of God."

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 1: Film Beats Simmba, Padmaavat To Become Ranveer Singh Highest Grosser

Dhurandhar recorded a solid start at the Indian box office, with early estimates pointing to strong momentum on day 1. Evening trends indicate rising collections and noticeable audience interest, placing the film among the better-performing Hindi releases of 2025 so far.

As per trade tracking website Sacnilk, Dhurandhar showed growth through the day. Collections reportedly reach Rs 3.76 cr by the end of morning shows, up to 12 pm. According to the latest update, the film has touched Rs 27cr by 12am, surpassing the opening day of Ranveer's Simmba and Padmaavat.

Padmaavat minted Rs 19 crore on the opening day, remaining Ranveer's second highest opener till Dhurandhar pushed it to the third spot.

Audience turnout also improved during later shows. A report from Sacnilk notes that Dhurandhar secures 35.99% evening occupancy on the first day. This gives the film the second-highest opening day evening occupancy in 2025, behind Chhaava, indicating steady viewer pull across shows.

According to the website, Dhurandhar beat Thamma and Saiyaar to emerge as the second highest opening grosser of 2025. Dhurandhar had an overall 33.81% Hindi Occupancy on the first day, as per Sacnilk.