Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar was one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The movie has a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. It was released in theatres on December 5, 2025, and quickly became the talk of the town.
Dhurandhar’s strong opening at the box office
The film had a strong opening weekend at the box office, with positive reviews and social media buzz. Fans praised the performances, the action sequences, and the story. However, some viewers stayed away because of the movie’s long runtime of 214 minutes. Despite this, the film still performed well commercially and created huge interest among audiences.
Dhurandhar OTT release
For those who prefer to watch movies at home, Dhurandhar will be available on Netflix, which is the film’s official streaming partner. While the exact release date on OTT has not been officially confirmed, the movie is expected to arrive on Netflix between January 16 and January 30, 2025, following the usual six-to-eight-week theatrical-to-digital window.
Dhurandhar: Story, cast and more
Dhurandhar is inspired by real events and tells the story of Mission Dhurandhar, India’s first major espionage operation. After the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, IB Director Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan) recruits Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh) to join the Lyari gang in Karachi, Pakistan, led by the dangerous Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna).
Using the name Hamza Ali Mazar, Jaskirat rises through the gang while secretly planning to take down Rehman. He also faces other enemies, including Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal), an ISI agent, and SP Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt). The film mixes action, espionage, and drama, keeping viewers engaged throughout.
Dhurandhar box office collections
Dhurandhar had a decent opening day, earning around Rs 28.60 crore, surpassing early predictions. Positive word of mouth helped it gain momentum, and the opening weekend total reached Rs 160.15 crore worldwide. The film’s success led to the announcement of Dhurandhar 2, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. The sequel will focus on Hamza’s operations in Pakistan, his battle with Major Iqbal, and Jaskirat’s backstory.
The movie has been praised for the performances of the entire cast. Akshaye Khanna’s comeback as the dark villain Rehman Dakait received particular attention, with many viewers saying he almost overshadowed Ranveer Singh.
Dhurandhar worldwide performance
Worldwide, Dhurandhar has grossed Rs 319 crore, including Rs 70 crore from overseas markets. Its midweek collections remained strong, with Rs 26 crore on day five and Rs 23 crore on day six, followed by Rs 27 crore on day seven. On the second Friday, the film earned another Rs 32 crore, taking the total Indian box office to Rs 239 crore within the first week.
Dhurandhar has now firmly established itself as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025.