Bollywood has a new box office king. Dhurandhar, the high-octane action thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has created history by surpassing Pushpa 2 to become the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, collecting a massive ₹831 crore net at the domestic box office.
The film’s extraordinary performance marks a defining moment for Hindi cinema, proving that well-mounted action spectacles with strong storytelling can still dominate the big screen.
A Record-Breaking Run
Released amid huge expectations, Dhurandhar opened to packed theatres and never looked back. Strong advance bookings, positive word of mouth, and repeat audience viewership helped the film maintain steady collections well beyond its opening weeks.With its ₹831 crore domestic net collection, Dhurandhar officially overtook Pushpa 2: The Rule, which previously held the top spot in the Hindi box office rankings. Trade analysts have described this achievement as historic and unprecedented in the post-pandemic era.
A Major Win for Hindi Cinema
The success of Dhurandhar is being seen as a turning point for Bollywood. In recent years, Hindi films faced stiff competition from South Indian cinema and Hollywood releases. Breaking a pan-India record like Pushpa 2 has restored confidence in the commercial strength of Hindi films.Industry experts believe this milestone will encourage filmmakers to invest more in ambitious, large-scale projects aimed at theatrical audiences.