Dhurandhar Sees Strong Day Two Surge As Box Office Momentum Rises

 Ranveer Singh’s latest action entertainer “Dhurandhar” continued its impressive theatrical run on Saturday, registering a strong 15% jump in box office collections on Day 2. The film, which opened to solid numbers on Friday, is now gaining momentum as word-of-mouth drives more audiences to theatres across India.

According to early estimates, “Dhurandhar” earned significantly higher on Saturday compared to its opening day, pushing its total collection past the entire lifetime haul of Ranveer Singh’s 2022 film “Cirkus.” This marks a major comeback for the actor, who faced criticism after the underperformance of his previous releases. Industry experts say this growth reflects renewed audience confidence in Singh’s star power and the film’s mass-appeal narrative.

Directed by a leading commercial filmmaker, “Dhurandhar” blends high-octane action, dramatic moments, and crowd-pleasing dialogues — elements that have historically worked well for single-screen markets. But what surprised box office trackers is the film’s strong performance in metro cities as well, where evening shows reported higher occupancy compared to Friday.

Trade analysts credited several factors for the surge: aggressive promotions, solid advance bookings, and overwhelmingly positive reactions from early viewers. Social media is flooded with clips of Ranveer Singh’s performance, especially the action sequences, which fans are calling some of his best work in recent years.

The film also benefited from a festive weekend, drawing families and young audiences alike. Multiplex owners noted that morning and afternoon shows saw a noticeable spike, something that usually indicates good long-term prospects. If this trend continues, “Dhurandhar” may cross another major milestone by the end of its first weekend.

While the makers have not released official figures yet, industry estimates suggest that Day 2 numbers could be in the range that comfortably positions “Dhurandhar” among the top box office performers of 2025 so far. More importantly, the film surpassing “Cirkus” in just two days showcases how strongly audiences have responded to Ranveer Singh’s return to full-fledged commercial cinema.

Reviews from critics remain mixed to positive, with most praising the film’s energy, music, and scale, even though some pointed out its predictable storyline. However, audience-driven hits often rely more on mass entertainment than critical appreciation — and “Dhurandhar” appears to have ticked that box successfully.

Looking ahead, Sunday collections will be crucial in determining the film’s first-weekend standing. If “Dhurandhar” maintains its upward momentum, it could emerge as one of Ranveer Singh’s biggest box office successes in recent years.

For now, the film’s impressive Day 2 jump and strong audience reception suggest that “Dhurandhar” is firmly on track for a powerful opening weekend, reinforcing Ranveer Singh’s position as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars in 2025.