Dhurandhar vs Chhaava: First Week Worldwide Box Office Comparison of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal-starrers

Mumbai, December 12 - Bollywood star Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has had a dream debut at the box office as the film concluded its first week with excellent collections. The film delivered a record opening for a Ranveer Singh-starrer and put the actor in the elite list of actors with mammoth first-week collection.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhuradhar's first week collection is almost identical to Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which was released in February this year. Despite being different in genres, both films stormed the box office, despite some of the so-called critics lashing out at them for their premises.

India Box Office: Chhaava Holds the Upper Hand

At the domestic box office, the historical action drama Chhaava had a stronger first-week gross with 262.50 crore, surpassing Dhurandhar's 248 crore in its debut week. Released much earlier in the year, Chhaava displayed exceptional reach across India, especially in Maharashtra and mass belts, where its historical drama theme resonated deeply with audiences. It sold approximately 1 crore tickets in the first week, which is the highest of the year.

Chhaava's emotional storytelling and strong cultural connect helped it achieve a powerful opening stretch. Dhurandhar, meanwhile, delivered an explosive December start, performing exceptionally well in North India and urban centres. Its high-octane spy-action backdrop, sleek visuals, and powerful performances pulled in strong footfalls across multiplex chains, generating approximately 90 lakh footfalls.

Worldwide Box Office: Dhurandhar Leads Globally

While Chhaava dominated the domestic market, Dhurandhar emerged stronger on the worldwide stage with superb overseas performance. With around 320 crore worldwide gross, Dhurandhar edges past Chhaava's 307.50 crore first-week number. Its action-heavy narrative and huge scale helped it secure superior traction in markets such as North America, the UK, and Australia.

Chhaava and Dhurandhar may not have competed directly at the box office, but their first-week numbers place them among the most successful Indian releases of 2025. While Chhaava ruled the domestic market, Dhurandhar took a commanding lead overseas, making both films major box office success stories in their own right.