Dhurandhar Shatters Pushpa 2 Historic Second Friday Record at the Box Office
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has carved its name into Hindi cinema’s record books by registering the highest second-Friday earnings ever. The high-octane entertainer pulled in an estimated ₹30.5–31 crore nett on its second Friday, a figure that signals not just success, but exceptional box office momentum.
Until now, the strongest second-Friday performance by a Hindi film belonged to Chhaava, which had clocked close to ₹23 crore. Even when factoring in Hindi-dubbed releases, Pushpa 2 held the top spot with roughly ₹24.75 crore nett. Dhurandhar has surged far ahead of both, setting a fresh all-time standard for second-week collections. – Dhurandhar Shatters Pushpa 2 Historic Second Friday Record at the Box Office
What makes this achievement even more noteworthy is the film’s unconventional trajectory. While its opening numbers were met with mixed reactions and debates around projections, the film has steadily built genuine audience traction. Unlike typical big releases, weekday drops have been minimal, indicating strong word-of-mouth and sustained interest. Its patriotic undertones, ongoing conversations around its themes, and the viral FA9LA wave have kept the film at the centre of public discourse, driving consistent footfalls nationwide.
The contrast with its opening day performance is particularly striking. With a first-Friday haul of around ₹16–17 crore nett, questions were raised given the film’s reported budget of over ₹275 crore. However, the massive jump on the second Friday — nearly doubling those figures — highlights how audience engagement and buzz can dramatically reshape a film’s box office journey. – Dhurandhar Shatters Pushpa 2 Historic Second Friday Record at the Box Office
Looking ahead, Dhurandhar: Part One appears set for a dominant run over the next couple of weeks. The film is now firmly on track to cross the ₹500 crore nett milestone through organic collections, with industry estimates suggesting reported totals could be 15–20% higher. As the second weekend and full second week unfold, several long-standing records established by Pushpa 2 last December may soon be overtaken.
Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and R. Madhavan, Dhurandhar continues to redefine box office benchmarks and strengthen its position as one of the biggest Hindi releases in recent times.
Dhurandhar Shatters Pushpa 2 Historic Second Friday Record at the Box Office
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