Dhurandhar box office day 19: Beats 'Animal' to become Bollywood’s biggest adult grosser worldwide
'Dhurandhar' has scripted history at the box office by Day 19, officially surpassing Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal to emerge as the highest-grossing adult-rated Bollywood film of all time worldwide, as per early trade estimates. The film’s exceptional performance both in India and overseas has powered this landmark achievement.
Indian Market:
At the Indian box office, 'Dhurandhar' has continued to display remarkable staying power well into its third week. By the end of day 19, the film’s India net collection is estimated to be comfortably ahead of the lifetime domestic total of Animal, a significant accomplishment considering the front-loaded nature of adult-certified releases.
Strong weekend growth, steady weekday holds, and repeat viewership in metro centres have ensured that the film remains a dominant force across multiplexes and select single screens.
The film’s momentum has been particularly visible in urban markets, where premium formats have maintained healthy occupancies. Trade analysts point out that limited competition from new releases has further helped 'Dhurandhar' sustain footfalls, allowing its India nett numbers to rise steadily even in the post-festival period.
Global Dominance:
On the worldwide front, 'Dhurandhar' has delivered an equally impressive performance. The film’s global gross has now surpassed Animal’s worldwide lifetime collection, cementing its position at the top of the adult Bollywood box office chart.
Overseas markets have played a crucial role in this record-breaking run, with territories such as North America, the Middle East, the UK, and Australia continuing to report strong numbers.
Unlike many Hindi films that witness a sharp drop after the second weekend overseas, 'Dhurandhar' has shown minimal decline, driven by strong word-of-mouth and sustained interest among the diaspora audience.
Trade trackers note that the overseas contribution has significantly boosted the film’s worldwide tally, giving it the edge needed to overtake Animal.
With no major releases immediately threatening its screen count, 'Dhurandhar' is expected to extend its lead further in the coming days. The film’s performance underscores a growing shift in audience behaviour, proving that adult-rated, content-driven cinema can achieve not just critical attention but also unprecedented commercial success.
As it stands, 'Dhurandhar’s day 19 milestone marks a defining moment in Bollywood’s box office history, setting a new benchmark that may remain untouched for some time.