 "How Akshaye Khanna has become the most successful star of 2025 with 'Chhaava' and 'Dhurandhar,' beating Rishab Shetty, Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar")
Akshaye Khanna has been a part of the Hindi film industry for over 28 years. The actor has given his fans and critics films like Taal, Border, Dil Chahta Hai, Humraaz, Hungama, Hulchul, Race, Mom, Ittefaq, Drishyam 2, Chhaava, and now Dhurandhar.
The last two titles dropped this year and one became an all-time blockbuster whereas the other is on its way to become a commercial success. The cumulative worldwide gross of these two movies are Rs 969.6 crore, and with this, the actor has become the most successful star of 2025, beating Rishab Shetty, Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar.
On opening day, Dhurandhar grossed an estimated Rs 28.60 crore net domestically, marking the highest opening of Ranveer’s career so far. With enthusiastic audience turnout and strong word-of-mouth, the film maintained momentum on Day 2 and Day 3. On Sunday, the film earned Rs 44.80 crore, the highest single-day net collection during the weekend. With Rs 33.10 crore on Day 2, the total now stands at Rs 106.50 crore net and Rs 125 crore gross.
What Made the Difference
The impressive opening weekend of Dhurandhar can be attributed to several intertwined factors including a well-hyped trailer and promotional campaign, a star-studded cast including veteran actors alongside Ranveer Singh, and direction by Aditya Dhar, known for his hit war-drama background.
The film’s thundering background score has already gone viral, while the larger soundtrack is dominating reels and playlists.
With Dhar returning after Uri, expectations were sky-high. Judging by the audience reactions pouring out of theatres, _Dhurandhar_ has ignited a full-blown wave of mass enthusiasm.
Across the country, _Dhurandhar_ Fever has taken over. From sold-out late-night shows in Mumbai to repeat crowds in Delhi, Lucknow, Indore and Kochi, the film is sparking the kind of mass hysteria Hindi cinema hasn’t seen in a while. Fans are returning for second and third viewings, hunting for hidden clues, character beats, they may have missed the first time.
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