Dhurandhar release updates: Here's how much Ranveer Singh's film is expected to earn on Day 1

Ranveer Singh, who is earning praises for her performance in Dhurandhar, was spotted at the Swadesh event on December 5, 2025 along with his star wife Deepika Padukone.

X users are highly rating Ranveer Singh's acting and Aditya Dhar's direction in Dhurandhar. The movie, that has turned the longest film of Hindi cinema, has been able to clinch back audiences in theatres. Moreover, a good anticipation can be felt for it's second part.

Deepika Padukone, who has been silently cheering for Ranveer Singh, has shared her review of Dhurandhar. She wrote, "Dhurandhar has been watched and is worth every minute of those 3.36 hours. So do yourself a favour and get to the cinema hall now!” she wrote. Praising Ranveer, she said, “So incredibly proud of you, Ranveer Singh,” followed by a kiss emoji. She also congratulated the cast and crew.

Dhurandhar is expected to open to Rs 20 crore or beyond. As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 17.44 crore (as of 7 pm). 

Fans are going gaga over Akshay Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar. One of the posts on X reads, "Watch out for #RehmanDakait in #Dhurandhar. There is a scene in the movie where he does something unexpected related to his close person. #AkshayeKhanna is the show stopper."

India TV rated Dhurandhar with 3.5 out of 5 stars. An excerpt from our review read: "The film is directed by Aditya Dhar, who helmed Uri: The Surgical Strike and stirred a wave of patriotism across the country. But Dhurandhar is Aditya Dhar’s true masterstroke. With this film, he proves once again that when it comes to crafting high-quality action, he is among India’s finest directors." Read the full review here.

Deepika Padukone silently cheered for Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. She reposted her husband's post on her Instagram story. Take a look:

Ranveer Singh wears all black, appears before paps on Dhurandhar release day.

Dhurandhar Part 2 will release on Eid 2026, March 19, 2026. However, it will clash with two major releases from both South and Bollywood - Yash's Toxic and Dhamaal 4.

After running its theatrical course, Ranveer Singh's film will stream on Netflix. The OTT giant has acquired the digital rights for the film.

YRF casting head Shanoo Sharma, who launched Ranveer Singh in Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010, extended her best wishes ahead of Dhurandhar's release. "5 December- Dhurandhar Let’s Go! A Sparkle of Stardust, a Burst of Good Fortune, a Dash of Grit and an Unbreakable Spark!!! Your Heart has forever been the Guiding Light on your Path. And we know where that’s gotten You! You make us all so proud! Spray that craft and skill and let everyone Smell it!  Shine hard my evergreen Warrior! You’ve SO GOT THIS! @ranveersingh I love you Forever and some more! Go see my Best friend and this amazing cast woven together by one of my favourite directors! @adityadharfilms all the best captain! #dhurandhar."

Ranveer Singh's film is indeed releasing in two parts, it seems. Rakesh Bedi, who plays a key role in the film, has confirmed the same. "I am eagerly waiting for this film. Last year, in January, when the film was starting, Aditya offered me this role in Dhurandhar. In this film, I am playing a very different role, and that will be revealed in the second part. In Dhurandhar Part 1, I will be seen a little less, but I will be seen more in the second part. The second instalment is around the corner, it is ready and will be released in a month or two. My character is very endearing and menacing. It is inspired by a real-life politician from Pakistan; my look also resembles him," he said in an interview with ITV Blink.

According to the details available on IMDb, the action thriller film, Dhurandhar, is inspired by true events that are set in the underworld. It has a backdrop of Indian patriotism and follows the story of 'The Unknown Men'.

Actress Yami Gautam penned a heartfelt note on Instagram, praising Aditya Dhar for his hard work and giving a shout-out to the entire team, writing, "And it’s DHURANDHAR DAY today !!!! Some of the hardest working & gem of people that I know & proud to call them my family !!! You have given all your heart, devotion, dedication, intent, passion, sweat, blood, tears (which you never show) to this film, Aditya !!! Too many emotions running today, many hearts beating together !!! You guys are Dhurandhars in your own might. DHURANDHAR Is not a parting gift of 2025 but is here to welcome 2026 for all of us across the globe (sic)."

The makers dropped the official trailer of Dhurandhar on November 18, 2025, across social media platforms. So far, it has garnered more than 59 million views on YouTube. Talking about its title track, Jogi, it was released by the makers along with the first look announcement. It is composed by Shashwat Sachdev. Have a look at the trailer below:

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is playing the lead role in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. So far, the details regarding Ranveer Singh's character have not been revealed yet. However, Sara Arjun will be playing the role of his love interest. 

Viewers enjoyed the first half of Dhurandhar. Sharing his thoughts, one X user wrote, "#Dhurandhar Mind blowing first half...(sic)."

For the unversed, Aditya Dhar's action-thriller Dhurandhar has a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently granted the film an 'A' certificate.

Fans have shared their excitement over the release of Dhurandhar. One user, who attended the first-day, first-show screening, wrote, "Showtime: #Dhurandhar Hearing so much about this film but what have kept my expectations still intact is @AdityaDharFilms & the castHope he again gives a good film like URI Have loved the promotional materials so far Letssssgooooooo #DhurandharReview (sic)."

One user took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Dhurandhar, calling it an "engaging" film with a "gripping" storyline. He wrote, "#DhurandharReview 1. Dhurandhar is an engaging action-drama with a gripping storyline. 2. The lead performances add strong emotional weight to the film. 3. Visuals and background score very good. 4. Engaging music Star Rating: 4/5 (sic)."

On Thursday, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who sang the song EZ EZ for the film Dhurandhar along with rapper Hanumankind, went live on Instagram and jammed with Ranveer Singh and Hanumankind. The video has already garnered over 2 million views.

The action-thriller Dhurandhar has been shot in multiple locations, including Amritsar, Mumbai, Ladakh, and abroad in Bangkok, Thailand. According to reports, the principal photography for the film began in July 2024. Click here for more details.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the Hindi language film, Dhurandhar, is expected to perform well at the box office on its first day. The film has already sold 2,62,543 tickets in India across 2D and IMAX 2D formats in advance bookings.

Here's a detailed look at the ticket sales:

• Dhurandhar tickets sold in 2D format: 2,55,549
• Dhurandhar tickets sold in IMAX 2D format: 6,994

Total tickets sold in India (advance booking): 2,62,543

According to reports, Dhurandhar is estimated to have a budget of around Rs 280 crore; however, the makers haven't revealed the budget details yet. Talking about the film's storyline, Dhurandhar is said to be inspired by true events involving Indian intelligence (RAW) and depicts the "true story of unknown men".

For the unversed, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under B62 Studios and is presented by Jio Studios.

The film Dhurandhar features a star-studded cast. The makers haven't revealed the characters of Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun. Here's a look at the details of the other cast members and their characters.

• R Madhavan - Indian Intelligence Ajay Sanyal.
• Sanjay Dutt - SP Chaudhary Aslam. 
• Akshaye Khanna - Rehman Dakait. 
• Arjun Rampal - Major Iqbal, ISI.

Ranveer Singh's action-thriller Dhurandhar is slated for release on December 5, 2025. Show timings vary depending on the theatre and location. Viewers can book tickets for morning, afternoon and evening shows.

The CBFC cleared Ranveer Singh’s film earlier this week after a fresh review, stating that it has no link to Major Mohit Sharma. Read about the entire controversy here.

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand, who has directed films like Pathaan, Fighter, and SRK's upcoming King, expressed his excitement for Dhurandhar. He wrote, "Excited to watch a big screen film after long! Booked tickets in advance. Can’t wait to settle on the seat - bring on the popcorn already!  Good luck to team DHURANDHAR!" Ranveer Singh replied, "Thank you so much, Sir! Thrilled for you to see it!"

Before you watch Dhurandhar in theatres tomorrow, find out which character plays what in the film - from Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna to R Madhavan. Find it out here.

The early reviews for Dhurandhar are here. YouTuber-film critic Ravi Chaudhary gave the film a perfect 5/5 score. A part of his review read: "The background score elevates the experience — the kind that gives you goosebumps during the climax. Cinematography is sharp and impactful, capturing both the chaos of battle and the emotional depth of the characters."

Ranveer Singh is introduced as 'The Wrath of God' by the makers. His exact role in the film has been left for the audience to discover on the big screen.

Press screenings of Dhurandhar in both Delhi and Mumbai have been cancelled due to "technical reasons".

Previously, rumours had it that Dhurandhar would be released in two parts. However, there is no official confirmation on this.

Dhurandhar is a lengthy film. The film's runtime stands at 3 hours 34 minutes. It is touted to be one of the longest films after Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Jodhaa Akbar, which had a runtime of 3 hours 33 minutes.

In the comment box, Hrithik Roshan went on to back his Kaabil co-star. "More than anything , the golden thing that gets lost and leaves them and all of us impoverished is the journalists true voice , a chance for them to inform all the creative forces behind a movie what they felt , thought , what they applaud and criticise. Only true opinions have the potential where feedback helps us evolve. Their own right to freedom gets unknowingly usurped and so does our chance of growth. Without freedom of expression, without the truth helping us evolve , what job satisfaction can they or any of us hope for?", the Dhoom 2 actor wrote.

Yami Gautam, the wife of Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar, has called out toxic marketing and paid campaigns around the film. Taking to social media, she paid a long note. A part of her note read: "This so called trend of giving money, in the disguise of marketing a film, to ensure good ‘hype’ for a film is created or else ‘they’ will continuously write negative things (even before the film is released), until you pay ‘them’ money feels nothing but kind of extortion. Just because this arrangement is accessible to anyone- whether to ‘hype’ a film or spread negativity against another actor/a film is a plague that is going to affect the future of our industry in a big way. 
Unfortunately if anyone feels- it’s harmless & let’s do it because it’s the new ‘normal’, is mistaken. This monster of a ‘trend’ is eventually going to bite everyone."

Another part of her note read, "I say this as a wife of an extremely honest man who has given everything to this film with his undying hard-work, vision & grit along with his team to create something  that I know India shall be proud of."

Dhurandhar is reportedly built on a budget of Rs 280 crore. However, there is no official confirmation on the exact amount.

The film is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, co-produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. It uncovers the untold saga of the origins of the unknown men.

Ranveer Singh, in long hair and a beard, looks menacing in the Dhurandhar trailer. He unleashes wrath - beating, killing and punching those who come in the way. The trailer also takes the audience inside the journey of the characters Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Tamil actress Sara Arjun plays Ranveer's love interest in the film. Watch the trailer here:

Dhurandhar is one of the most awaited films of the year. However, the advanced booking report shows an underwhelming response. The film’s momentum is being driven largely by its 2D screenings, which alone have brought in an estimated Rs 2.32 crore from over 54,000 tickets sold across 3,937 shows. The IMAX 2D format has added another Rs 26.07 lakh, with 4,032 tickets sold for about 79 shows. With the overall show count touching 4,016, the film is enjoying one of the widest openings in recent times, giving it a strong nationwide footprint. When blocked seats are factored in, the total booking figure climbs to roughly Rs 4.24 crore.

The film is estimated to open between Rs 18 crore to Rs 20 crore at the box office.

While the makers and the star cast have left much for the audience to uncover from the big screen, the censor board revealed the film's plot in the summary. In its certification details, the plot summary reads: "After the hijacking of IC-814 in 1999 and Parliament attack 2001, India’s Intelligence Bureau Chief - Ajay Sanyal devices an indomitable mission to intrude and rupture the terrorist network in Pakistan, by infiltrating the underworld mafia of Karachi. Meanwhile a 20 year old boy from Punjab held captive for a revenge crime, is identified by Sanyal."

Dhurandhar releases on December 5, with no major clash from both Bollywood and South.