Ranveer Singh’s long-awaited action thriller Dhurandhar has finally hit theatres, and the film has surprised many with an impressive ₹27 crore Day-1 collection. Despite mixed advance bookings and a lengthy runtime, the movie managed to pull crowds through strong evening footfall and solid word-of-mouth.
A Slow Morning That Turned into a Big Win
Dhurandhar didn’t begin its first day with fireworks. Morning occupancy across major cities stayed on the lower side as viewers seemed unsure about the film’s darker theme and A-certificate rating. But the narrative changed quickly — by afternoon, social media reactions praising Ranveer’s intense performance and the film’s production scale began taking over.
By the time evening shows rolled in, multiplexes in metros reported near-full houses. What started as a modest opening suddenly gained momentum, eventually pushing the film past the ₹25 crore mark and landing at an estimated ₹27 crore by the end of the night.
Beating Expectations, and Its Competitors
Trade analysts, who had predicted an opening in the ₹20–22 crore range, now admit that the film has exceeded expectations. Interestingly, Dhurandhar has also managed to go ahead of the recent release Saiyaara, which had a decent but smaller first-day figure.
For Ranveer Singh, who has been waiting for a strong theatrical comeback, this number marks one of his best post-pandemic openings and restores confidence in his ability to draw back audiences to the big screen.
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What Helped Dhurandhar Score Big?
Certain factors worked in the film’s favour:
• Curiosity value: Ranveer’s rugged avatar and the film’s gritty action sequences had created buzz even before its release.
• Mass appeal + premium screens: The film had a wide release in IMAX and larger formats, catering to viewers who seek that “big-screen” experience.
• Positive early reviews: Once the first wave of viewers praised the storyline and suspense, fence-sitters rushed to book tickets.
The Weekend Test Begins Now
Though the first day had given Dhurandhar a sound platform, the acid test was to sustain the tempo over the weekend. If the film maintains its momentum, it could effortlessly garner ₹ 55–60 crore on day three, claim trade analysts. For now, Dhurandhar has done precisely what a star-driven action thriller is supposed to do — pull audiences in, create conversations, and bring Ranveer Singh into the spotlight again with a bang.
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