Amid blockbuster success, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar suffers Rs. 90 crore loss; Here's why
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has been unstoppable both at the domestic and worldwide box office. However, the film faced a huge financial loss. Dhurandhar collected Rs. 712.25 crore after 26 days.
Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar
Last Updated: 11.37 AM, Dec 31, 2025
2025 has come to a wonderful end with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar being unstoppable both at the domestic and worldwide box office, redefining Indian cinema. The film, after 26 days, collected Rs. 712.25 crore, as per Sacnilk. However, Dhurandhar faced a huge financial loss due to the ban in the Middle East.
Dhurandhar faces financial loss
In a recent interview with CNN-News18, Dhurandhar’s distributor, Parnab Kapadia, revealed that due to the ban in the Middle East, Aditya Dhar's film faced a huge financial loss. Parnab said, “I think this is at least a $10 million (around ₹90 crore) box office loss, because traditionally action films have always performed very well in the Middle East. Therefore, we strongly feel that the film should have received a release there.”
He further added that at the same time, they respect the views, rules and regulations of every territory and country, as they have their reasons. Pranab explained that this is not the first film to be denied a release, as Fighter was also not released before this, along with several others. "We made every possible effort to ensure the film was released, but ultimately, Dhurandhar has found its audience, if not in the Gulf, then elsewhere," he said.
Parnab also stated that the December holiday season played a significant role in expanding the film's reach beyond its core audience in the Gulf region. He noted that this period saw substantial foreign travel, particularly from the Middle East to Europe and the United States. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar collected Rs. 1101 crore globally, as of now.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar (2025) is a high-octane Bollywood spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan, directed by Aditya Dhar. It focuses on an Indian RAW agent (Singh) who lands in Karachi's notorious Lyari underworld to dismantle a major ISI-terrorist nexus. The film mixes intense action with realistic intelligence operations, highlighting the bitter reality of espionage and sacrifice for India.
The narrative navigates a complex web of gang warfare, betrayal, and high-level espionage, culminating in the events surrounding the 2008 Mumbai attacks, with a focus on a lone officer's fight for justice in a treacherous landscape.
Dhurandhar FAQs
Q: Will Dhurandhar release on OTT?
A: Dhurandhar will be released on Netflix after its theatrical run, probably at the end of January 2026.
Q: When will Dhurandhar Part 2 release?
A: Dhurandhar Part 2 will be released on March 19, 2026.