Indian cinema has witnessed a historic moment as Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has officially become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in the single-language (Hindi original) category. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-octane spy action thriller has shattered long-standing box office records and set a new benchmark for original Hindi cinema.
The film has crossed ₹831.40 crore net collection in India and has gone past ₹1240 crore worldwide gross, making it the first non-multilingual Indian film to enter the ₹1000 crore club. These figures are recorded up to January 7, 2026, and the film continues to perform strongly in theatres.
What makes Dhurandhar truly special is the fact that it achieved this milestone without dubbed versions. In recent years, most all-time blockbusters came from multilingual releases or South Indian films dubbed in Hindi. Dhurandhar breaks that trend by proving that original Hindi content can dominate the global box office on its own.
In doing so, the film has surpassed the Hindi lifetime records of Pushpa 2 and Pathaan, and has also overtaken worldwide totals of films like KGF 2. Industry experts now believe it could soon challenge the lifetime numbers of Dangal and Baahubali 2.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Snapshot (Till Jan 7, 2026)
| Category | Collection |
|---|---|
| India Net Collection | ₹831.40 Crore |
| India Gross Collection | ₹985+ Crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹255+ Crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹1240+ Crore |
| Language | Hindi (Original) |
| Release Month | December 2025 |
Strong Hold Even After Five Weeks
Released in December 2025, Dhurandhar opened to massive numbers and crossed ₹200 crore in its first week itself. What surprised trade analysts was the film’s exceptional hold in later weeks. Even in its fifth week, when most films slow down, Dhurandhar continued to attract packed theatres, including during the New Year period.
Song of the Year 🔥🔥🔥
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Sequence of the Year 💥💥💥
Unmatched Aura 🥶🥶 #AkshayeKhanna
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The film benefited from strong word-of-mouth, repeat audiences, and minimal drop in occupancy across major cities and overseas markets.
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Ranveer Singh Performance Wins Big Praise
A major reason behind the film’s success is Ranveer Singh’s intense portrayal of a covert spy. Audiences and critics alike have praised his screen presence, physical transformation, and emotional depth. Supporting performances by Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt added weight to the story, while Aditya Dhar’s tight screenplay and gripping direction kept viewers hooked throughout.
The action sequences, patriotic undertone, and suspense-driven narrative created a theatre experience that many viewers described as “edge-of-the-seat”.
Social Media Buzz and Critical Response
Dhurandhar has been trending consistently across social media platforms. Fans are calling it the best Hindi action film in recent years, while critics have rated it between 4 to 4.5 stars. Overseas audiences, especially the Indian diaspora, played a crucial role in pushing the film’s global numbers higher.
With the film still running in theatres and another strong weekend expected, trade experts predict that Dhurandhar could touch ₹1300 crore worldwide very soon. Its success has restored confidence in Bollywood’s ability to deliver original, large-scale, globally appealing cinema.
