Dhurandhar is proving to be a force at the Indian box office. The film has registered an estimated Rs. 21 crore nett on its first Monday in India, a sensational hold considering the drop is just 15 per cent from its opening day and 45 per cent from Sunday. For a film that displayed remarkable momentum over the weekend, this was expected – but delivering it is an entirely different ball game.
With this, the four-day total for Dhurandhar has climbed to approximately Rs. 111.5 crore nett.
Day-wise box office performance in India:
Friday: Rs. 24.50 cr.
Saturday: Rs. 28.50 cr.
Sunday: Rs. 37.50 cr.
Monday: Rs. 21.00 cr.
Total: Rs. 111.50 cr.
Industry watchers are now eyeing the first week total, which should close around Rs. 160 crore nett or even higher, given the exceptional hold and trending. There is no discount day on Tuesday, which means the film may not benefit from the low-price ticket jump seen recently. However, with audience habits now developed, a surge is not impossible either.
Manufactured vs. Organic: The Big Question
While the numbers look fantastic on paper, the real question is: how much of this is organic?
There is still chatter within industry circles of “feeding” — the practice of inflating collections through group bookings, subsidies, or internal spend. The speculation now is whether the quantum has eased post the weekend. With strong momentum on its own, logic would argue that artificial push should be lower on Monday than before, making the Monday number potentially closer to the real Friday figure.
However, there is no confirmation either way. The lack of clarity has diluted some of the goodwill that genuine organic growth could have generated.
Irony of Overconfidence
The makers of Dhurandhar had immense confidence in their product. They invested heavily, both in production and promotion, while keeping major plot elements under wraps to preserve freshness for theatre-goers. Yet, despite the early confidence, the last-minute indulgence in “manufacturing” numbers may have dented the narrative.
Had the film been allowed to trend purely on merit, the positivity and industry chatter might have been even stronger.
Overseas Tells a Clear Story
What is undeniable is the film’s reception outside India. Dhurandhar is performing remarkably well overseas, displaying a stellar trend across territories. The consistent overseas numbers suggest strong word of mouth and audience appreciation.
The assumption is that India mirrors this trend, just without the same level of transparency.
Where Dhurandhar Stands Now
Momentum is intact. The audience feedback is encouraging. The trend is strong. With more weekdays ahead and no real competition biting yet, Dhurandhar is positioned to have an excellent first week.
If the film maintains its hold, the second weekend could be decisive in reaffirming the strength of the content over speculation.
For now, Dhurandhar remains one of the most-watched films in the country this week — and all eyes are on where the numbers settle next.
