According to Sacnilk, here is a detailed box office comparison between Dhurandhar and RRR, two of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time. While Dhurandhar emerged as an All Time Blockbuster, RRR also registered a massive Blockbuster verdict at the box office.
Note: All the figures mentioned below are based on Sacnilk data and industry estimates.
Budget Comparison
Dhurandhar was made on a budget of approximately ₹250 crore (Two Part), whereas RRR had a much higher production cost of around ₹550 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced.
Dhurandhar Box Office Performance (As per Sacnilk)
- Worldwide Collection: ₹1290.3 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹996.3 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹294 crore
How Many Days Did Dhurandhar Take to Earn?
- ₹500 crore India Gross: Within the first 18 days
- ₹750 crore India Gross: Around 32 days
- ₹996.3 crore India Gross: In 49 days
- ₹1290.3 crore Worldwide: Achieved within 49 days
Dhurandhar showed extraordinary consistency, continuing to earn even after 7 weeks and entering its 50th day with steady footfalls.
RRR Box Office Performance (As per Sacnilk)
- Worldwide Collection: ₹1230 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹915.85 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹314.15 crore
How Many Days Did RRR Take to Earn?
- ₹500 crore India Gross: In approximately 23 days
- ₹750 crore India Gross: Around 38 days
- ₹915.85 crore India Gross: In about 56 days
- ₹1230 crore Worldwide: Took nearly 63 days
While RRR enjoyed a strong overseas run, its Hindi box office collections slowed down faster compared to Dhurandhar.
Day-Wise Hindi Box Office Trend (Key Insight)
As per Sacnilk, Dhurandhar dominated RRR in the Hindi belt from Day 1 itself.
- Dhurandhar opened at ₹28 crore, while RRR started at ₹20.07 crore
- In the first 14 days, Dhurandhar stayed well ahead every single day
- Even after 35+ days, Dhurandhar continued to earn consistently, while RRR saw minimal late-run collections in Hindi
By the end of its run, RRR’s total Hindi net collection was ₹265.42 crore, whereas Dhurandhar crossed this mark much earlier and maintained a longer theatrical run.
Final Comparison Verdict
- Faster Earner: Dhurandhar
- Higher India Gross: Dhurandhar
- Better ROI: Dhurandhar
- Stronger Overseas: RRR
Despite RRR being a massive pan-India spectacle, Dhurandhar outperformed it in terms of speed, consistency, and profitability, making it an All Time Blockbuster, while RRR remains a celebrated Blockbuster.