Dhurandhar has achieved what no Hindi film has done before. The Ranveer Singh starrer has crossed a rare box office mark. It has pushed Pushpa 2: The Rule out of the top spot in the Hindi market. This shift has shocked trade experts and fans alike.
On January 7, 2026, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar became the highest-grossing Hindi-language film in India. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news. The film touched an India net collection of Rs 831.40 crore on day 33. This was just enough to beat the Rs 830 crore record of the Hindi version of Allu Arjun‘s Pushpa 2.
Pushpa 2 was originally a Telugu film and still ruled the Hindi belt. Dhurandhar is a pure Hindi release. With this run, it has become the first Hindi film to cross Rs 800 crore in India. The industry now has a new benchmark.
Dhurandhar Becomes Highest Hindi Grosser At The Box Office
The box office journey of Dhurandhar was steady and strong. The film did not rely on sudden jumps. It earned double-digit collections for 27 straight days. That kind of consistency is rare today.
The film collected Rs 218 crore in its first week. Week two added Rs 261.50 crore. Even after that, the numbers stayed firm. By its fifth Saturday, Dhurandhar crossed the Rs 800 crore mark. From there, the top spot felt inevitable.
Trade experts credit strong word of mouth. Repeat audiences also played a big role. The film connected with both mass and urban viewers. This helped it stay solid even in weeks four and five.
Here is where the top five Hindi films now stand.
| Rank | Film | Year | Box Office Collection (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar | 2025 | Rs 831.40 crore |
| 2 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | 2024 | Rs 830.10 crore |
| 3 | Jawan | 2023 | Rs 643.87 crore |
| 4 | Stree 2 | 2024 | Rs 627.02 crore |
| 5 | Chhaava | 2025 | Rs 600.10 crore |
Global Response And The Road Ahead
The impact of Dhurandhar goes beyond India. The film has earned around Rs 1,253.83 crore worldwide. In North America, it crossed the $20 million mark. Only one other Indian film has done this before.
The spy-action thriller stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza. The cast also includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The industry has taken notice. Yash Raj Films called the achievement a “milestone moment” for Indian cinema. Taran Adarsh labelled the film the “new emperor” of the box office.
With records broken, attention has shifted to the sequel. Dhurandhar 2 is set to release on March 19, 2026. This time, the film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
Disclaimer: The box office figures mentioned are reported by the film’s producers Jio Studios and may not reflect audited collections.
