Dhurandhar holds strong in week 6 as The Raja Saab slips after Rs 100 crore mark

What happened: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continued earning in week 6, while Prabhas’ The Raja Saab saw a sharp drop on day 5.

Why it matters now: The clash highlights a clear box office momentum gap between a long-running hit and a front-loaded release.

What changes for people: Theatre screens and show counts may tilt further toward Dhurandhar as collections stay steady.

Who is affected: Producers, exhibitors, distributors, and fans tracking India’s biggest post-pandemic box office runs.

Dhurandhar is showing remarkable staying power at the box office even on day 40, while The Raja Saab, despite crossing Rs 100 crore, is struggling to maintain weekday momentum.

The contrast between the two films has become sharper this week, offering a clear picture of audience preference and long-term theatrical pull.

Dhurandhar dominates even in sixth week

Entering its sixth week, Dhurandhar continues to add solid numbers, a rare feat for a mainstream release at this stage.

Sixth Saturday: Rs 5.75 crore

Sixth Sunday: Rs 6.15 crore

Sixth Monday: Rs 2.35 crore

Day 40 Tuesday (till evening): Rs 1.29 crore

With this, the film’s total India net collection stands at Rs 808.29 crore.

According to trade tracking figures, Dhurandhar has crossed Rs 800 crore in India and over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, placing it among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The film has also surpassed Pushpa 2 in lifetime India collections, cementing its blockbuster status.

Industry analysts attribute the run to strong word of mouth, repeat audiences, and steady footfalls across urban and mass centres.

The Raja Saab sees sharp weekday fall

In contrast, Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab is facing a significant slowdown after its initial surge.

Day 2 Saturday: Rs 26 crore

Day 3 Sunday: Rs 19.1 crore

Day 4 Monday: Rs 6.6 crore, a drop of nearly 69 percent

Despite crossing the Rs 100 crore mark early in its run, the steep Monday fall has raised concerns about the film’s ability to sustain collections through the week. Early day 5 Tuesday trends indicate muted growth, with trade circles suggesting limited scope for recovery unless occupancy improves sharply.

Why the box office gap matters

The divergent trends underline a key theatrical reality:

Longevity beats opening hype in the long run.

Films with sustained weekday collections often dominate screen allocation.

A strong sixth-week performance like Dhurandhar’s signals continued confidence among exhibitors.

For The Raja Saab, the coming weekend is critical to arrest the slide and stabilise totals.

Strong legs versus early fatigue has become the defining narrative of this box office phase.