Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Trails Behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava at Box Office

Ranveer Singh's high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar, which was directed by Aditya Dhar, has been a huge success at the box office and recorded one of the highest opening weekends of 2025. However, the film could not surpass Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava which, on the basis of pure three-day numbers, is still the highest Hindi opener of the year.

Chhaava versus Dhurandhar: A Major Box Office Battle

Chhaava surprised the entire industry with its incredible

• Day 1: ₹31 crore
• Day 2: ₹37 crore
• Day 3: ₹48.5 crore
• Total: ₹116.5 crore

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar also pulled off a notable fight:

• Day 1: ₹28 crore
• Day 2: ₹32 crore
• Day 3: ₹43 crore
• Total: ₹103 crore (as per Sacnilk)

Even with great attendance and good audience feedback, Dhurandhar still lagged behind the Chhaava wave by approximately ₹13 crore. Consequently, Ranveer's movie is now counted as the third-largest weekend opener in 2025 coming after Chhaava and the never-ending War 2.

War 2 is Still the Ultimate Winner

War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is still the best movie of the year and has gained mammoth ₹127 crore Hindi gross over an extended four-day weekend.

• Padmaavat Comparison Not Entirely Justified
• Since Ranveer Singh's association with Padmaavat is so impactful, comparisons were natural. However, that film benefitted from many things like —
• A four-day extended weekend
• Paid previews that increased its numbers
• Even if ₹114 crore was higher for it, the situation was different for that picture. The Dhurandhar film had no such advantage and depended solely on its three-day performance at the box office.

A Great Performance Despite All Odds

Dhurandhar witnessed an upward trend across the country’s multiplexes driven by a top-notch star cast including Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun. It also showed one of the most stable growth trends of the season.

In the international market, particularly in North America, the film has been outstanding with a gross of more than USD 2 million in just three days proving that Ranveer Singh has a substantial global fan base.

What Lies Ahead for Dhurandhar?

The movie is now entering its deciding moment. The weekday’s earnings will determine whether or not Dhurandhar can sustain its momentum and become one of the biggest long-term hits in 2025.