Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar continues its phenomenal box office rampage, creating history by recording the biggest third week ever at the Hindi box office. With a staggering Rs 162 crore collection in week three alone, the Aditya Dhar directorial has left every previous record in the dust.
Dhurandhar’s Box Office Breakdown: Record-Smashing Numbers
| Achievement | Figure |
|---|---|
| Third Week Collection | Rs 162 crore |
| Day 21 (Thursday) | Rs 24 crore |
| Total Collection | Rs 600+ crore |
| Previous Record Holder | Pushpa 2 (Rs 91 crore) |
| Margin of Victory | 80% surge over Pushpa 2 |
| Status | Highest-grossing Bollywood film |
Historic Third Week: How Dhurandhar Demolished The Competition
According to Pinkvilla’s exclusive box office report, Dhurandhar’s third week performance is unprecedented in Hindi cinema history. Before this Ranveer Singh starrer, no Indian film had ever crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in its third week—making this achievement doubly remarkable.
Why This Record Matters:
- 80% jump over previous record holder Pushpa 2 (Hindi)
- First Hindi-origin film to cross Rs 600 crore net
- Maintained momentum despite being in its third week
- Rs 24 crore on a single Thursday showcases sustained demand
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Top 10 Third Weeks: Where Does Everyone Stand?
Here’s how the biggest third weeks in Hindi cinema history stack up:
- Dhurandhar (2025) – Rs 162 crore
- Pushpa 2 Hindi (2024) – Rs 91 crore
- Chhaava (2025) – Rs 79.75 crore
- Baahubali 2 Hindi (2017) – Rs 69.65 crore
- Stree 2 (2024) – Rs 65.75 crore
- Gadar 2 (2023) – Rs 63 crore
- Jawan (2023) – Rs 50 crore
- Animal (2023) – Rs 49.75 crore
- KGF Chapter 2 Hindi (2022) – Rs 47.50 crore
- Dangal (2016) – Rs 44 crore
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What’s Driving Dhurandhar’s Unprecedented Success?
Critical Success Factors:
- Word-of-mouth phenomenon: Audiences revisiting theaters multiple times
- Holiday advantage: Christmas week provided massive footfall boost
- Pan-India appeal: Strong performance across all territories
- Ranveer Singh’s star power: Action-packed performance resonating with masses
- Aditya Dhar’s direction: Tight screenplay keeping viewers engaged
What Lies Ahead For The Spy Thriller?
With the holiday season continuing and minimal competition, Dhurandhar is poised for another record-breaking fourth week. The film is now racing toward surpassing Pushpa 2’s lifetime Hindi collections, expected to achieve this milestone by next week.
Industry experts predict the spy actioner could ultimately gross between Rs 700-750 crore net in its lifetime Hindi run, cementing its position as the highest-grossing Bollywood film ever.
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