When Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ opened in theatres, few expected the conversation to stretch this far, this fast. The film has already made deep inroads across the Hindi belt, and now the makers are ready for their next move. The Telugu dubbed version of ‘Dhurandhar’ is almost ready and is expected to hit theatres on December 19, 2025, as reported by box office collection analyser sacnilk.
This decision comes at a time when dubbed films from Hindi cinema are finding space in Telugu-speaking regions, especially when the genre is intense action. The Telugu version is currently in its final stages of dubbing and technical work, according to trade sources.
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Why the Telugu market matters now for ‘Dhurandhar’
The move to release ‘Dhurandhar’ in Telugu is not random. Distributors in the Nizam and Andhra regions are said to be pushing for a wide release sensing an opportunity. Action-heavy films with darker tones have been drawing steady footfalls in the South.
Industry insiders say the release plan is similar to what happened with ‘Animal’. That film found unexpected traction in Telugu states despite being rooted in a Hindi narrative.
With ‘Dhurandhar’ also carrying an A-rating and focusing on raw action, the thinking is simple: if the film connects, the returns could be strong.
Despite massive popularity in India, ‘Dhurandhar’ has been banned in GCC countries. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE have denied its release over an anti-Pakistan theme.
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Comparisons, pressure, expectations
Trade discussions around ‘Dhurandhar’ have grown louder over the past week. Some analysts are already comparing Ranveer Singh’s current box office momentum to the recent big runs of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’.
Others are looking at the film’s tone and scale and placing it in the same conversation as large-scale South Indian action films like ‘RRR’ and ‘KGF: Chapter 2’.
These comparisons come with pressure. The Telugu audience is known for being selective especially when it comes to dubbed films. Content, pacing, voice performances will play a big role in how the film is received.
The ₹1000 crore question for Dhurandhar
The Hindi version of ‘Dhurandhar’ is already moving fast at the box office. With collections climbing every weekend, trade trackers believe the film is heading toward the ₹1000 crore mark worldwide.
The December 19 Telugu release could act as a final boost if the film manages to hold attention in the South.
If the dubbed version performs well, ‘Dhurandhar’ could challenge the records set by the highest-grossing dubbed films in the Telugu market. That outcome, however, will depend on word of mouth more than opening numbers.
Box office collection of ‘Dhurandhar’ so far: Steady with weekend jumps
In India, ‘Dhurandhar’ has shown a familiar pattern according to sacnilk. Strong weekends and stable weekdays. Over its first 10 days, the film collected ₹350.75 crore India net. On Day 11, early estimates suggest another solid addition.
Here’s a look at how the film has performed so far across all languages:
– Day 1 (Friday): ₹28 crore
– Day 2 (Saturday): ₹32 crore
– Day 3 (Sunday): ₹43 crore
– Day 4 (Monday): ₹23.25 crore
– Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹27 crore
– Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹27 crore
– Day 7 (Thursday): ₹27 crore
Week 1 Total: ₹207.25 crore
– Day 8 (Friday): ₹32.5 crore
– Day 9 (Saturday): ₹53 crore
– Day 10 (Sunday): ₹58 crore
– Day 11 (Monday): ₹29 crore (early estimates)
Total till Day 11: ₹379.75 crore India net
The numbers show a film that is holding its ground rather than dropping sharply.