Dhurandhar shows no mercy as Happy Patel, RajaSaab, Rahu Ketu struggle to survive

More than six weeks after its theatrical arrival on December 5, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is still dictating the pace of the Indian box office. At a time when most films fade quietly after their first month, this spy thriller has stayed firmly in the conversation, regularly outperforming much newer titles. Even on its 46th day in cinemas, the film continues to draw crowds and generate numbers that many releases would happily accept during their opening weekend.

The sustained interest around Dhurandhar has resulted in an extraordinary theatrical run. On Day 45 alone, the film added Rs 3.75 crore to its tally. Its cumulative collection now stands at Rs 825.1 crore, a figure that highlights just how strongly the film has connected with audiences across regions. The consistency of its earnings has turned it into a benchmark against which every January release is being measured.

A Look At Dhurandhar’s Remarkable Run

Dhurandhar began its journey with a solid opening of Rs 28 crore on its first day. The film then built serious momentum, collecting Rs 207.25 crore in its first week. The second week proved even stronger with Rs 253.25 crore, followed by Rs 172 crore in the third week. As weeks progressed, the numbers naturally softened but never collapsed. The fourth week added Rs 106.5 crore, the fifth week brought in Rs 51.25 crore, and the sixth week contributed Rs 26.35 crore.

Even deep into its run, daily figures have shown surprising spikes. The film earned Rs 1.75 crore on Day 43, jumped to Rs 3 crore on Day 44, and climbed further to Rs 3.75 crore on Day 45. These late stage surges underline the film’s word of mouth and repeat value, elements that have kept it ahead of competition that arrived much later.

The Raja Saab Struggles To Keep Pace

Prabhas’s horror comedy The Raja Saab entered theatres on January 9, 2026, carrying strong expectations. The film started with Rs 9.15 crore from paid previews and wrapped up its first week with Rs 130.25 crore. However, momentum slowed quickly once the initial rush settled.

On its 8th day, the film earned Rs 3.5 crore, followed by Rs 3 crore on the 9th day. Day 10 saw collections of Rs 2.50 crore, while figures for Day 11 are still awaited. So far, The Raja Saab has managed a total of Rs 139.25 crore. Despite a respectable opening, the film has found it difficult to challenge Dhurandhar’s long standing dominance.

New Comedies Find Limited Support

Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma’s Rahu Ketu arrived on January 16 with modest expectations. The film opened with Rs 1 crore on its first day, improved slightly to Rs 1.6 crore on the second day, and collected Rs 1.75 crore on the third day. Its total now stands at Rs 4.4 crore, reflecting a muted response from audiences.

A similar story has unfolded for Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos, featuring Vir Das, Aamir Khan, and Imran Khan. Released on the same day, the film earned Rs 1.25 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 1.6 crore on Saturday and Rs 1.5 crore on the third day. Its total collection so far is Rs 4.35 crore, placing it well behind the ongoing leaders.

Chiranjeevi Holds Strong In The South

While Hindi releases struggle, Chiranjeevi’s Sankranthi outing Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has shown steady performance at South Indian ticket counters. In its first six days, the film collected approximately Rs 140.25 crore in India net. On Sunday alone, it earned Rs 17.50 crore, indicating solid festive support.

As January progresses, Dhurandhar remains the undisputed force at the box office, setting a rare example of longevity that newer films are finding hard to match.

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