Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues its unstoppable run at the box office, and Day 17 has turned out to be another major milestone for the spy thriller.
Even as debates around the film intensify online, the numbers at ticket counters tell a clear story.
Audiences are showing up in huge numbers, pushing the film further into blockbuster territory.
Dhurandhar box office collection day 17 sees a massive Sunday surge as the film earns around ₹44 crore, boosted by strong word of mouth and online buzz.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 17 Box Office Numbers:
On its 17th day in cinemas, Dhurandhar recorded an estimated ₹44 crore net in India, a remarkable figure for a film in its third week.
With this strong Sunday performance, the film’s total domestic net collection has crossed ₹580 crore.
Overseas markets have also remained solid, taking the film’s worldwide gross beyond ₹800 crore.
Trade analysts note that these numbers place Dhurandhar firmly on track to enter the ₹1,000 crore worldwide club in the coming days.
Despite facing competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash, the film has maintained high occupancy across major circuits, including metros and mass belts.
Dhruv Rathee Controversy and the Streisand Effect
The surge in box office numbers comes amid widespread online discussion triggered by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s critical video on the film.
Released on December 20, his video accused Dhurandhar of presenting misleading narratives under the guise of being inspired by real events.
However, instead of hurting the film, the criticism appears to have driven more curiosity among viewers.
BLOCKBUSTER OF THE EPIC PROPORTIONS
Early Trends (3rd Sun) :- #Dhurandhar goes past 40 Cr (WTF!!!) on it’s 3rd Sunday clocking a weekend near 100 Cr!!!!
3rd Weekend is bigger than entire 3rd Week biz of all Bollywood Films🥵🔥
Domestic ~ 580 Cr Net
Global ~ 875 Cr pic.twitter.com/4mLl0wGzJn— Movie Reviews Blog (@MovieReviewsBlg) December 21, 2025
how dhruv rathee wants Indian spy’s to be once they reach enemy country #Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/YzwpqVtg41
— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) December 21, 2025
Social media platforms quickly filled with memes and counter-arguments, with many users claiming the video gave the film free publicity.
Hey @dhruv_rathee,
Loved your #Dhurandhar video.
Its more enlightening than film.Going to watch again @adityadharfilms‘s film in theater today to varify your claims.
We should all watch it – #Dhurandhar again in theaters, to support #DhruvRathi Video.
Thanks Bro. pic.twitter.com/rqDQe9Pjuc
— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) December 21, 2025
Several posts mocked predictions that the film would collapse, even as theaters reported packed houses and sold-out shows.
A Box Office Force in 2025
As of Day 17, Dhurandhar stands tall as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 and the biggest hit of Ranveer Singh’s career.
Critics have praised its action sequences, technical scale, and performances by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, even as discussions around its themes continue.
From controversy to collections, Dhurandhar is proving to be a perfect example of how debate can fuel box office momentum.
With numbers rising and audience interest intact, the film shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Lead Image: Jio Studios
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