Power of word of mouth? Dhurandhar just recorded best 2nd Friday and Saturday of all time in Hindi, total now ₹300 cr

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is breaking records with the highest second Saturday collection in Hindi cinema history.

Updated on: Dec 14, 2025, 13:17:21 IST

By Soumya Srivastava

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Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's comeback vehicle Dhurandhar is setting records for the ages. The film has just lodged a stellar second Friday and a stunning second Saturday, the biggest in the history of movies in Hindi.

Dhurandhar: Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman Dakait in the movie.

A better second Saturday for Dhurandhar than first

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that the film has surpassed all movies ever released in Hindi when it comes to second Saturday collection. “HISTORIC, ONCE AGAIN... 'DHURANDHAR' OVERTAKES *ALL* FILMS ON *SECOND SATURDAY* – SETS A NEW BENCHMARK... #Dhurandhar is now competing head-on with the biggest blockbusters of #Hindi cinema. Yes, you read that right – the *second Saturday* collections of #Dhurandhar are the HIGHEST EVER in the HISTORY of #Hindi cinema,” he wrote.

The film collected ₹53 crore on second Saturday. For contrast, it made ₹31 crore on first Saturday, day 2 of its release. The film has surpassed ₹300 crore overall (India).

This pushes the film to the top of the best Saturdays ever recorded.

Film	Second Saturday Collection
Dhurandhar	₹53.7 crore
Pushpa 2	₹46.5 crore
Chaava	₹44 crore
Stree 2	₹33.8 crore
Animal	₹32.47 crore
Gadar 2	₹31 crore
Jawan	₹30 crore
Saiyaara	₹27 crore
Baahubali 2	₹26.5 crore
The Kashmir Files	₹24.8 crore

Taran Adarsh further wrote, “#Dhurandhar is DEMOLISHING every record in sight – there's no stopping it anytime soon.⭐️ #Dhurandhar [Week 2] Fri 34.70 cr, Sat 53.70 cr. Total: ₹ 306.40 cr. #India biz | Official Nett BOC | #Boxoffice.”

Dhurandhar's second Friday was also bigger than any other ever recorded. It beat Pushpa 2, Chaava, Animal and Gadar 2 in that category as well.

About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar is a spy thriller inspired by real events and set in the early 2000s. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is based in Pakistan and follows Ranveer as an Indian intelligence officer who goes undercover within the Lyari gangs. The film also features Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in key roles, along with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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