Dhurandhar box office collection day 2 estimates: Ranveer Singh breaks new records as strong Saturday jump sets sights on ₹100 crore opening weekend

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar had a strong Day 2, boosted by positive reviews. It broke Singh's opening records, with a ₹35.72 crore two-day net. A huge weekend of up to ₹100 crore is projected.

Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar

The Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller, Dhurandhar continued its strong performance at the domestic box office on its second day, Saturday. The Aditya Dhar directorial has cemented its position for a blockbuster opening weekend, propelled by favourable audience comments, following an opening that was much above industry projections.

Record-breaking opening day collections for Ranveer Singh

On its first day, Friday, the film grossed ₹27 crore in India. With this sum, Singh surpassed the opening-day collections of his prior hit films, such as Padmaavat and Simmba setting a new benchmark for his career. In terms of 2025 opening weekends, the film ranked second only to Vicky Kaushal's historical war epic Chhaava.

Positive word of mouth appears to be impacting audience footfall, as the increasing trajectory persisted on Saturday, the first full day of the weekend.

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Preliminary nature of Day 2 estimates

Keep in mind that the numbers for Day 2 are preliminary estimations and may change as we aggregate data for the last night of shows.

According to Sacnilk, early Saturday occupancy statistics showed an increase in attendance across all screenings, with the afternoon screenings seeing a particularly healthy 35.46% increase from Friday's numbers. Saturday matinee collections seem good, building on Friday's high night show occupancy of 56%.

Two-day collection surpasses previous Ranveer Singh film

Estimates put the film's two-day net domestic take at around ₹35.72 crore, according to trade analysts. Singh's 2022 film Cirkus had a lifetime domestic net collection of ₹35.80 crore, but this result easily beats that.

A strong opening weekend is in store for Dhurandhar thanks to its sustained performance on a non-holiday Saturday and the positive reception it has received from audiences. Based on the Sunday shows' success, industry watchers predict that the final weekend collection might be close to ₹90-100 crore net.

Plot and cast details of Dhurandhar

Singh plays the role of an Indian spy who infiltrates the Lyari gangs in Pakistan in this high-stakes spy thriller that takes place in the early 2000s. Dhar reportedly draws inspiration for the film from real-life events such as the 26/11 attacks and the Kandahar hijack. The ensemble cast also includes notable performers like R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Akshaye Khanna.

Dhurandhar is poised to be a huge financial success by the end of 2025, thanks to its genre appeal and outstanding cast combination, which has allowed it to surpass its initial pre-release estimates.

Dhurandhar FAQs:

Q: What is the total box office collection for Dhurandhar after Day 2?

A: The film's cumulative two-day net domestic collection currently stands at an estimated ₹35.72 crore. This is an early estimate following the strong Saturday performance.

Q: Did Dhurandhar break any of Ranveer Singh's previous box office records?

A: Yes, Dhurandhar broke two major records for Ranveer Singh:

Highest Opening Day: The film's Day 1 collection of ₹27 crore net in India is a new career best, surpassing the first-day earnings of his previous blockbusters like Padmaavat and Simmba.

Surpassed Lifetime Collection: The two-day collection of ₹35.72 crore net has successfully surpassed the lifetime domestic net collection of his 2022 film, Cirkus (₹35.80 crore).

Q: What is the projected opening weekend collection for Dhurandhar?

A: Industry trackers project that the final opening weekend net collection for Dhurandhar could approach the ₹90-100 crore mark, depending on the performance of the Sunday shows, due to strong audience word-of-mouth.

Q: Who are the main cast members of Dhurandhar?

A: The film features an ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh. The main cast also includes prominent actors such as Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. It is directed by Aditya Dhar, who previously directed Uri: The Surgical Strike.

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