Top Ten Biggest Second Fridays for Hindi Films: Dhurandhar Dominates the Chart

Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar has rewritten the box office record books, securing the largest second-Friday collection ever for a Hindi film. The movie crossed the ₹30 crore net mark on its eighth day, surpassing all previous benchmarks and setting a new standard for second-week performance. PINKVILLA+1

This achievement reflects strong audience retention well beyond opening weekend — a sign of sustained popularity and positive word of mouth. Bollywood Hungama

Here’s how the top ten second Fridays for Hindi films now stack up:

1. Dhurandhar (2025) – ₹31–35 crore (record) PINKVILLA+1
2. Pushpa 2 The Rule (2024) – ₹27.50 crore Box Office Worldwide
3. Chhaava (2025) – ₹24.03 crore Box Office Worldwide
4. Animal (2023) – ₹23.53 crore Box Office Worldwide
5. Gadar 2 (2023) – ₹20.50 crore Box Office Worldwide
6. Baahubali 2 The Conclusion (Hindi) – ₹19.75 crore Box Office Worldwide
7. Stree 2 (2024) – ₹19.30 crore Box Office Worldwide
8. The Kashmir Files (2022) – ₹19.15 crore Box Office Worldwide
9. Jawan (2023) – ₹19.10 crore Box Office Worldwide
10. Dangal (2016) – ₹18.59 crore Box Office Worldwide

This list highlights how much the second-Friday benchmark has climbed in recent years, with Dhurandhar becoming the first to convincingly breach the ₹30 crore threshold. PINKVILLA

Why This Matters:
Strong second-Friday results indicate not just a powerful opening weekend, but meaningful audience retention into the second week — often a precursor to significant lifetime totals. Dhurandhar’s performance over films like Pushpa 2, Animal and Baahubali 2 underscores its broad appeal across demographics. Bollywood Hungama

As Hindi film narratives evolve and digital buzz translates effectively to sustained theater turnout, such milestones are increasingly defining the year’s commercial landscape. Dhurandhar isn’t just topping a list — it’s charting a new chapter in how Hindi cinema measures box office endurance. PINKVILLA