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Directed by Aditya Dhar , Dhurandhar has stormed the box office in its opening week, emerging as one of the biggest hits of the season. The gritty spy thriller , inspired by real-life events in India’s intelligence operations, features a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh , Akshaye Khanna , Sanjay Dutt , R. Madhavan , and Arjun Rampal .

The film started strong with ₹28.60 crore net on Friday and surged to ₹44.80 crore on Sunday , reflecting positive word-of-mouth . Impressively, it matched Friday’s collection on Tuesday despite full ticket prices, bringing the five-day total to ₹159.40 crore . Strong weekday numbers suggest the film could cross ₹200 crore by the end of its first week, boosted by the holiday season .

Akshaye Khanna’s performance

has been widely praised, adding depth to the ensemble. Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of the lead spy is a key factor behind the film’s popularity. Critics have lauded the film’s realistic action sequences , gripping narrative , and attention to detail in depicting intelligence operations , making it more than just a commercial entertainer.

Dhurandhar ’s success underlines the audience’s continued appetite for high-octane thrillers based on real events. It also reinforces Ranveer Singh’s box office pull and Aditya Dhar’s reputation as a director capable of blending action with strong storytelling.