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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FAQs

Q: What makes Dhurandhar’s third week collection so special?

A: Dhurandhar’s Rs 162 crore third week is historic because it’s the first Indian film ever to cross Rs 100 crore in week three. The previous record holder, Pushpa 2 (Hindi), collected Rs 91 crore in its third week. Dhurandhar surged 80% above that benchmark, demonstrating extraordinary staying power and audience demand even after two weeks in theaters.

Q: Has Dhurandhar become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time?

A: Yes, Dhurandhar has already become the highest-grossing Bollywood film and crossed the Rs 600 crore net mark, becoming the only Hindi-origin film to achieve this milestone. It’s now chasing Pushpa 2’s lifetime Hindi collections and is expected to surpass that benchmark within the next week. With continued momentum through the holiday period, industry analysts predict Dhurandhar could finish its theatrical run between Rs 700-750 crore net.