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January 9, 2026
Aditya Dhar’s action-packed spy thriller Dhurandhar has rewritten Indian box office history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in the domestic market. The makers announced that the film has surpassed Rs 831 crore net collections in India, claiming the top position among all Hindi-language releases to date.
Led by Ranveer Singh, the film added Rs 5.70 crore net on Day 33 (Tuesday), taking its total India net earnings to Rs 831.40 crore. With this feat, Dhurandhar has edged past the previous record-holder, the Hindi version of Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had amassed Rs 830 crore.
Confirming the milestone, the production team said in a statement that the film’s achievement marks a defining moment for Indian cinema, setting a new standard for box office success in the Hindi film industry.
Before Dhurandhar, the record was held by Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi). Other major Hindi blockbusters include Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan with Rs 643 crore and the horror-comedy ** Stree 2**, which earned Rs 627 crore in India.
The film’s success has been driven by strong week-on-week performance. It opened with Rs 218 crore in its first week, followed by Rs 261.50 crore in week two. Week three brought in Rs 189.30 crore, while week four added Rs 115.70 crore. The film collected Rs 35.80 crore during its fifth weekend and has continued to maintain steady weekday numbers.
Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a high-intensity espionage drama inspired by real-life geopolitical and terror-related events, including the Kandahar hijacking, the 2001 Parliament attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Much of the story unfolds in Lyari, Karachi, a region known for its history of gang violence and turf wars. The film has generated sharply divided opinions from critics and audiences alike.
Produced by Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under B62 Studios, in association with Jio Studios led by Jyoti Deshpande, the film features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R. Madhavan, and Rakesh Bedi.
Reacting to the achievement, Yash Raj Films congratulated the team on social media, calling Dhurandhar a landmark moment in Indian cinema and applauding Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios for delivering the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in a single language.
Source: Economic Times