Aditya Dhar & Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' espionage drama scripts many records

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' continues its record-breaking surge and is shattering new records at the box office. As the movie successfully storms into a gigantic third week, here we take a look at the numerous records it has shattered. Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' has proven its mettle by delivering a strong fight against the recent market dominance of the South film industry.

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar.

Scripting a new chapter in box-office history, Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar broke the all-time record for a film's second Friday, collecting an astonishing Rs 30.5-31 crore nett and dethroning Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2.

Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is not just a major metropolitan hit; it is signalling a significant revival of cinema-going in smaller cities. The film is achieving record housefull shows across numerous smaller centers nationwide.

Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar.

After Chhaava, Dhurandhar is witnessing exceptional, record-breaking occupancies in traditionally South-dominant centers like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, demonstrating its powerful, widespread appeal.

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar has set a new all-time record for the biggest 2nd Saturday ever with an astounding Rs 53.70 crore nett (India) on Day 9, smashing all existing second-weekend records.

Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna on the sets of Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar delivered a historic 2nd Sunday, collecting an estimated Rs 58–60 crore and confirming its status as an all-time blockbuster. Ranveer Singh's film has now amassed a staggering total collection of Rs 366 crore.

Director Aditya Dhar with Ranveer Singh on the sets of Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar's record-setting 2nd Saturday collection surpassed several recent industry blockbusters. It ousted the collections of super hits like Stree 2 (Rs 33.80 crore), Animal (Rs 32.47 crore), Gadar 2 (Rs 31.07 crore), and Jawan (Rs 30.10 crore). The film also crossed the second Saturday figures of Saiyaara, The Kashmir Files and the Hindi version of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar delivered a truly historic performance and also achieved the highest-grossing 2nd weekend ever in showbiz.

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar is now Ranveer Singh's second-highest domestic grosser, a significant achievement in his career. The film's earnings, which crossed Rs 350+ crore, easily surpassed Simmba (approx. Rs 240 crore), leaving only Padmaavat (approx. Rs 400 crore) as the higher-grossing title in the actor's filmography.

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar.

The film registered a jaw-dropping Rs 58.20 crore nett (India) on Day 10, securing the title for the biggest Sunday collection ever for a Hindi film. Its dominant performance takes its total Indian nett collection to Rs 364.60 crore and its worldwide gross to a massive Rs 552.70 crore.