Dhurandhar Movie Review and Box Office Collection Live Updates: Ranveer Singh starrer becomes second highest opener of 2025

Singer Shahzad Ali is currently thrilled and excited for the release of 'Ishq Jalakar', a fierce and emotionally charged track from filmmaker Aditya Dhar's movie 'Dhurandhar'.

Known for his ability to blend classical roots with contemporary emotion, Shahzad delivers a performance that is both soulful and explosive. His vocal strength perfectly matches the film’s intense, dramatic tone.

Speaking about the song, Shahzad shared his excitement, saying, "This project came to me with a very exciting and enthusiastic approach. 'Ishq Jalakar' is a track you don't just listen to; you feel it. It's powerful, emotional, and rooted in a kind of energy that stays with you."

While Shahzad takes centre stage, the collaborative essence of the track adds to its richness. Composer and vocalist Shashwat Sachdev has shaped the sonic landscape with his signature intensity.

The track fully embodies the "Dhurandhar Vibes" that Aditya Dhar has crafted for his film.

With Ranveer Singh leading the visuals and Shahzad Ali powering the audio with a voice that strikes like lightning, 'Ishq Jalakar' stands out as an anthem poised to make a lasting mark.

Meanwhile, talking about 'Dhurandhar', the movie was released on December 5 and has opened up to good responses from the audience.

Singer Shahzad Ali is currently thrilled and excited for the release of 'Ishq Jalakar', a fierce and emotionally charged track from filmmaker Aditya Dhar's movie 'Dhurandhar'.

The song brings together a powerful ensemble of voices: Shashwat Sachdev and Shahzad Ali.

Talking about collaborating with the film's lead, Ranveer Singh, for the song, Shahzad adds, "'Dhurandhar' isn't just a project for me; it's a reminder of why I began making music in the first place. When a story burns with fire, you don't just compose for it; you surrender to it."

He added, "And collaborating with Ranveer Singh took that fire to another level. Ranveer doesn't enter a song; he inhabits it. He brings a storm, a pulse, and an unpredictability that force you to rise to your own highest frequency. Working with him felt like trading energies with a living thunderbolt."

As per Sacnilk, the film’s gross domestic total at the box office currently stands at an estimated Rs 69.75 crore by the end of Saturday.
Overseas, 'Dhurandhar' earned an estimated Rs 7.6 crore, pushing its worldwide total to approximately Rs 77.35 crore. If the film can keep up its pace, it could already be on its way toward a Rs 100 crore worldwide weekend.
As per early predictions, the film was tracking a Rs 30–32 crore net collection on Day 2. Following the strong Saturday performance, the film is now tracking a Rs 90 crore net opening weekend. If the film can keep up its pace at the box office, it could just emerge as one of Ranveer's biggest commercial successes to date.

As per the box office report and early trends, the film’s opening collection indicated large-scale excitement for this action spectacle. Coupled with good reviews and great word-of-mouth, Saturday’s box office boost in collections only seemed to strengthen its spot at the ticket windows.
As per the footfalls recorded, the morning shows remained modest with 17.26% occupancy, with the numbers growing through the day, and recording 42.65% occupancy in the afternoon and peaking at during the night shows with a 63.16% occupancy rate.
Overall, the Hindi occupancy for Saturday stood at 39.63%.
Multiplexes and single screens reported significant growth, indicating the film's mass appeal among both urban and mass-market audiences.

Ranveer Singh's high-octane spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar, is off to a powerful start at the box office, showing good growth and impressive momentum as it powers through its debut weekend.
After delivering a solid opening day collection, earning an estimated Rs 27 crore India net, 'Dhurandhar' saw its collections grow further on Saturday. According to early estimates on Sacnilk, the film reportedly earned around Rs 31 crore India net on Day 2 across all languages.
With this, the film has officially shot past the Rs 50 crore mark, and earned an estimated two-day total of Rs 58 crore net. This meets the early box office predictions that indicated a two-day total ranging between Rs 57–59 crore net.

Sharing on his X account, he wrote, "And then they say… “men are not loyal” Huge round of applause for Navin Kaushik who played this character Donga in #Dhurandhar."

An internet user commented through their X (formerly Twitter) handle that Akshaye Khanna is quietly having the best run of his career. They mentioned his recent outings, from 'Drishyam 2' to 'Dhurandhar' calling that "every film choice is spot-on, every performance leaves you stunned." They added, "The man doesn't act… he just possesses the screen.

An internet user on X (formerly Twitter) described 'Dhurandar' as an absolute masterpiece. Despite its 3.5-hour length, they craved for more. They praised every actor as a show-stealer and highlighted the Arabic track as a pure vibe. Warning that the film is brutal to the core, they advised weak-hearted viewers not to watch alone.

An internet user finds 'Dhurandhar' engaging throughout its lengthy 3-hour 32-minute runtime. They mentioned that they never feel bloated or wasted. However, they felt Ranveer Singh's performance was uneven—his physical transformation impressed, but the emotional depth fell short, leaving a desire for stronger acting rather than just visuals.

A fan on X (formerly Twitter) shared their experience of watching the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Dhurandhar'. They called it a "Mad Exp" experience. They also went on to add that they are excited for the film for it's ending, especially since it announced a second part as they shared that after a long time this has happened.

After a smashing opening. Ranveer Singh's film has already earned Rs 1.09 crore on day 2 as of 10.55 am as reported by Sacnilk.

'Dhurandhar' has taken the box office by storm. Trade experts had expected the film to open in the range of Rs 18-20 crore, but the Ranveer Singh starrer stunned everyone with a massive Rs 27 crore start, the highest opening of his career. As reported by Hindustan Times, after this blockbuster beginning, exhibitors quickly increased the number of shows, and several theatres in Mumbai have now started running the film round the clock. By Friday evening itself, many cinemas across the city added special late-night and early-morning screenings to meet the soaring demand.

"DHURANDHAR sets a new benchmark for patriotic cinema. Brilliantly made, bold in spirit, and truly the first of its kind in Bollywood. Hats off to Akshay Khanna, what an Actor," writes a user on X.

As reported by Sacnilk, the film ‘Dhurandhar’, featuring a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, earned Rs 27 crore net on its opening day in India. These initial figures indicate that the film exceeded the forecasts made by industry analysts. It also surpassed Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic flick ‘Saiyaara’, which recorded Rs 21.9 crore net and Rs 25.75 crore gross at its launch in the domestic market. Additionally, the historical war film ‘Chhava’, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, still holds the title for the highest opening of 2025, having generated Rs 31 crore net and Rs 37.25 crore gross since its release earlier this year.

According to the early predictions, ‘Dhurandhar’ was expected to be Ranveer Singh's highest opening since the pandemic, but it ended up being his highest opener to date. The film's day one performance surpassed the box office figures of his previous releases like ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Simmba’. The historical drama earned Rs 24 crore, including advance ticket sales, while ‘Simmba,’ directed by Rohit Shetty, brought in Rs 20.72 crore on its opening day.

"Dhurandhar has been watched and is worth every minute of those 3.36 hours. So do yourself a favour and get to the cinema hall now! So incredibly proud of you, Ranveer Singh."

"#Dhurandhar is a never seen before spy thriller. The locations look and feel like Pakistan. The BGM/Music is certified banger. Action is slick and the climax stands out. Part 2 is going to create mayhem. Do not miss at the theatres!"

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh has earned around Rs 18.88 crore in India as of 7.10 pm as reported by Sacnilk

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' has earned around Rs 17.44 crore India net as of 6.15pm as reported by Sacnilk

Actress Krystle D’Souza, who appears with Ranveer Singh in the lively track ‘Shararat’ from ‘Dhurandhar’, has opened up about working with the “powerful performer”. Krystle is stepping into a fresh creative space with high-energy dance numbers, and she is enjoying every moment of the shift. In a chat with IANS, she described this phase as “exciting and empowering,” saying, “It feels like stepping into a new league.”

Talking about sharing screen space with Ranveer, she said, “When you share the screen with such powerful performers, you automatically level up. The vibe on set was incredible and everyone brought something unique. It feels like we’re part of something really grand and entertaining.”

Krystle also believes the song carries strong crowd appeal, “It has the beats, the hook step, the madness so why not? Even during the shoot, we felt that this track has that mass connect. I think people will be dancing to this one for a long time.”

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has finally arrived in cinemas and is already receiving strong reactions from the audience. But even before the first day settled in, the film’s casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, took to his X account to call out the unnecessary negativity surrounding the release, especially after the press screening was cancelled on Thursday.

On Friday morning, Mukesh Chhabra posted on X, saying, "How amazingly it has turned out. I’ve been reading so many unnecessary negative reviews, and honestly, it’s very funny. I was there as one of the HODs of the film. They even had to cancel the cast and crew screening because of a technical glitch. Kya log hain… Kisi ne film dekhi bhi nahi, but negativity ke liye ready hain. Haha. phaad degi box office (What kind of people are these? No one has watched the film, and yet they are ready to spread negativity. It will set the box office on fire)! Can’t wait for the magic."

Rakesh Bedi clarified the film isn't rooted in Major Mohit Sharma's life but could draw from his path. Speaking to ITV Blink, he said, “Every film has a mother film. Sholay’s mother film was Seven Samurai… or Five Man Army. Kahin na kahin se toh koi bhi film inspire hoti hai. Har cheez kahin na kahin se inspire hoti hai, lekin uska matlab yeh nahi ki uske upar bani hai yeh film. I salute Mohit Sharma for what he did, but definitely… it may be inspired from there, but it’s not based on it. Lekin main iss baare mein bolne wala kaun hoon – meri authority nahi hai. But I know this much: every story is inspired from somewhere. There’s a good saying that nothing is ‘new under the sun’. Nothing is completely new."

Ranveer Singh’s action-drama ‘Dhurandhar’ hit cinemas across India today (December 5), kicking off the first half of its two-part saga. The end-credits reveal of Part 2’s date has excited fans further. Reportedly, the sequel will arrive in theatres on March 19, 2026, facing box-office battle with ‘Toxic’, ‘Dhamaal 4’ and ‘Dacoit’.

A person tweeted, “Everything about #Dhurandhar is great but what stays with me is the music and its use across the movie sequences, the best in recent times. No song looks forced or unnecessary.”

After watching ‘Dhurandhar’, one viewer couldn’t stop praising Ranveer Singh’s restrained act, calling it one of his best performances to date. “Ranveer Singh's never been this understated. I mean, it's one of his finest performances of his entire career. No cap,” said the viewer.

A Twitter review praises Arjun's performance as it says, "ArjunRampal is genuinely intimidating. Despite limited screen time, he leaves a strong impact with a controlled, powerful performance."

A Twitter review says, "#AkshayeKhanna is terrific as Rahman Dakait. His screen presence is electrifying, and he plays the role with chilling precision. He is nothing short of phenomenal. MAN IS AURA FARMING IN EACH SCENE."

A Twitter review reads, "#RMadhavan delivers one of the finest performances of his career. He proves yet again why he is considered a generational talent. The first 30 minutes pull you straight into the world of Dhurandhar ."

One Twitter review reads, "#Dhurandhar is unquestionably #AdityaDhar’s film through and through. He delivers a raw, brutal and sharply crafted story that has all the ingredients to become a major box-office force. The film is gritty, intense and smartly executed."

Amid the positive reviews, there are also mixed reviews coming in. One wrote, "It's almost 1 hour 20 mins into #Dhurandhar and the movie is extremely indulgent and not engaging! The movie just goes from one event to another with no solid flow, after a point you just stop caring about the ongoing on the screen."

One Twitter review reads, "Till now stellar editing, classic songs, great characters, crazy brutally and a ???? BGM. This film has the whole package so far. Let's see if the makers can keep the momentum.
​#RanveerSingh, keep silencing the critics with that work!
​#Dhurandhar"

One Twitter review reads, "It's a Paisa Wasool Movie, Ranveer Singh Doing Phenomenal Job, The BGM, The Action and The Storyline Is Literally Mind-blowing, Direction & Music Is Top Notch, A Must Watch Movie."

One Twitter review reads, "#Dhurandhar is a blockbuster. What a movie. Don’t fall for the negative propaganda spread by Ranbir Kapoor for #Dhurandhar. It is a must watch. #RanveerSingh is back and how. A masterpiece movie by #AdityaDhar in spy movies. Waiting for #Dhurandhar 2 now."

While Ranveer Singh is receiving enthusiastic applause for his fierce performance, Akshaye Khanna has unexpectedly emerged as a scene-stealer. Fans who watched the first shows have flooded social platforms calling him “effortlessly commanding,” “charming,” and even demanding that he “be given all the awards this season.” Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal are also being praised for their powerful screen presence, with viewers applauding the ensemble cast chemistry.

Early movie-goers have taken to social media to hail Ranveer Singh’s explosive action-packed return, calling the film “absolutely gripping” and “a blockbuster.” Many praised Dhar’s direction, intense screenplay, and the strong buildup of characters, with one viewer stating, “The reveal towards the climax and the setup for part 2 was terrific.”

One of the earliest reviews called Dhurandhar a gripping ride through a “ruthless world of undercover ops, betrayal and raw tension,” with special mention of Ranveer Singh’s “fierce screen presence.” The same viewer highlighted R. Madhavan’s calm yet commanding portrayal, Arjun Rampal’s stylish menace, Akshaye Khanna’s razor-sharp intensity and Sanjay Dutt’s raw power. Another audience reaction after the interval described the film’s tone as “raw, brutal and unapologetic,” crediting Aditya Dhar with a tight first half filled with solid character setups and terrific sound design.

Dhurandhar opened in theatres on Friday and the first wave of reactions online suggests that Ranveer Singh has delivered one of his fiercest performances in recent years. Social media is buzzing with praise for the film’s gritty narrative, explosive action blocks and emotionally charged confrontations. A viewer who watched the film abroad described it as a “3-hour blast,” adding that “Ranveer Singh is truly back with a bang.” The movie, which began with a relatively slow morning start, is already witnessing rising momentum by the hour as word-of-mouth strengthens across markets.

The release day of Dhurandhar turned into an emotional celebration for actor Yami Gautam, who marked the occasion with a heartfelt post on X dedicated to her husband, director Aditya Dhar, and the entire team behind the film. Calling it “Dhurandhar Day,” Yami expressed how proud she feels of the people who have spent years shaping the project with unshakeable passion. She shared that the day carries a wave of emotions and that the release has brought the whole team together like one family.

Yami wrote that Dhurandhar is not just a major release of the year but a cinematic experience that will travel with audiences into 2026 and beyond. The makers intend to tell the story as a two-part saga, further raising expectations among cinema lovers. With a massive ensemble cast featuring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, the film finally arrived in theatres worldwide on December 5. Yami concluded her message by saying that many hearts are beating together today as the team witnesses the labour of years unfold on the big screen. For her, Dhurandhar is more than a film—it is a journey of courage, unity and artistic conviction.

In her social media note, Yami described Aditya Dhar as one of the “hardest-working and finest people” she knows. She highlighted the intensity and sincerity with which he led the film and revealed that he poured his “heart, devotion, dedication, intent, passion, sweat, blood and tears” into the process—despite never showcasing his struggles publicly. According to her, the director’s perseverance is the backbone of Dhurandhar, and everyone associated with the film understands how deeply he lived every moment of its making. She also extended her love to the entire cast and crew, calling each one of them “Dhurandhars in their own might.”

Adding to the momentum, the sudden postponement of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 'Akhanda 2', which was initially slated to clash with 'Dhurandhar', has worked in Ranveer Singh’s favour. With the Telugu big-ticket film vacating the release date at the last minute, Dhurandhar secured a significantly larger share of screens across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This is expected to boost the film’s opening-day numbers in the South, giving it a strong head start at the box office.

The buzz around 'Dhurandhar' remains sky-high, with ticket prices surging to premium levels across major cities. According to reports, the film's tickets in Delhi–NCR's luxury theatres are reportedly selling for over Rs 2,000, while many Mumbai cinemas have priced their shows between Rs 1,600 and Rs 1,800. The steep pricing comes amid massive buzz surrounding the Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller, which is quickly becoming one of the big releases this weekend.

Even as excitement peaked for the first screenings of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, several fans across the country reported sudden cancellations of morning shows. Social media posts from multiple cities indicated that screenings were called off due to technical issues at various theatres, leaving early-bird audiences disappointed. Videos and photos of crowds waiting outside cinema halls.