Dhurandhar Creates History: Breaks Pushpa 2 Records in Second Week, Midnight Shows Introduced
Dhurandhar second week box office collection: Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ has taken the Indian box office by storm, delivering one of the most shocking second-week performances in recent Hindi cinema history. The film has not only sustained its momentum but has broken the second-week records of Pushpa 2, leaving trade analysts stunned.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features a powerful ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt. The film hit theatres on December 5, benefiting from a clear release window after Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ was postponed, leaving it with minimal competition.
Explosive Second-Week Box Office Numbers
After collecting a massive ₹218 crore nett in its first week in India, Dhurandhar witnessed an unexpected surge in its second week:
Day 8 (Second Friday): ₹34.7 crore
Day 9 (Second Saturday): ₹53.70 crore
With this, Dhurandhar surpassed:
Pushpa 2 (₹46.5 crore on second Saturday)
Chhaava (₹44.10 crore on second Saturday)
Trade estimates suggest the film could easily collect ₹60–70 crore on the second Sunday, pushing it into uncharted territory for a Hindi film.
Midnight Shows in Second Week – A Rare Feat
Due to unprecedented demand, several single-screen theatres in North India introduced 12:30 AM midnight shows, a phenomenon rarely seen for a Hindi film in its second week. This clearly indicates strong ground-level audience turnout, especially beyond multiplex chains.
BookMyShow Records & Corporate Booking Debate
According to BookMyShow data, Dhurandhar sold:
1.11 million tickets in just 9 days
Only 530K tickets in the first 8 days
Ticket sales doubled within the next two days
While social media debates claim corporate bookings, trade experts clarify that corporate bookings largely impact multiplexes. Dhurandhar is witnessing extraordinary footfalls in North Indian single screens, strengthening the legitimacy of its collections.
Worldwide Collection & Career-Defining Success
With over ₹450 crore worldwide collections, Dhurandhar has officially become the biggest blockbuster of Ranveer Singh’s career. If the current trend continues, industry trackers predict a ₹700–800 crore global finish.
Dhurandhar 2 Officially Announced
The makers confirmed in the climax that ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is in development. The sequel is slated for a March 19, 2026, theatrical release.
However, the release window will be highly competitive, with:
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ is releasing the same week
Followed by Ram Charan’s ‘Peddhi’ and Nani’s ‘The Paradise’
Despite the competition, fans and trade circles believe Dhurandhar 2 has the potential to cross ₹1000 crore worldwide, riding on the franchise’s explosive popularity.
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