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Dhurandhar surpasses Kantara Chapter 1 to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 in 17 days

Updated on: 22 December,2025 06:08 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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As Dhurandhar's explosive run at the box office continues, the film has marched on to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 by recording a worldwide collection of over Rs 870 crores on day 17

Dhurandhar surpasses Kantara Chapter 1 to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 in 17 days

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As Dhurandhar's historic run continues at the box office, the film has created one more record on day 17 since its release on December 5, 2025. The Ranveer Singh starrer has marched on to become the highest-grossing film of the year, leaving the likes of Kantara Chapter 1, Chhaava and Saiyaara behind. 

Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing film of 2025


With another thunderous third weekend, Dhurandhar has earned Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million) worldwide gross to become the highest-grossing film of the year, cementing its place among the most blockbuster runs in Indian cinema history. It has been surpassing itself every week andrelivering unheard-of records while rewriting the rulebook at every stage. Last week, the film, which was released on December 5, recorded the biggest second weekend collection and also the biggest third weekend ever.



From Day 1 to Day 13, Dhurandhar maintained its streak of earning over Rs 24 crore daily collections for 13 consecutive days. It then raced to Rs 200 crore (USD 24 million) in just 5 days. He went on to become the fastest film ever to cross Rs 300, Rs 400 and Rs 500 crore. Week 2 even outperformed Week 1, a box-office record that has never been witnessed before.

Dhurandhar’s dominance expands beyond India. With an outstanding Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million) overseas gross in just 17 days, Dhurandhar has officially become the highest-grossing Indian film overseas in 2025. Interestingly, this excludes the Gulf countries as it was banned there.

Dhurandhar's total India nett earnings stand at Rs 579.20 crore, while the India gross earnings are Rs 683.46 crore. Talking of overseas collection, the film has grossed Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million), which takes its worldwide gross collections to Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million).

Highest-grossing Indian films of 2025

  1. Dhurandhar - Rs 870.36 crore and counting
  2. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 - Rs 853 crore
  3. Chhaava - Rs 808 crore
  4. Saiyaara - Rs 579 crore
  5. Coolie - Rs 518 crore
  6. War 2 - Rs 365 crore
  7. Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs 326 crore
  8. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra - Rs 303 crore
  9. They Call Him OG - Rs 300 crore
  10. Housefull 5 - Rs 292 crore
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