Early Day 19: Dhurandhar Holds Its Ground
Early box office checks on the 19th day of release show Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, continuing its steady run. On the film’s third Wednesday, trade trackers note that Dhurandhar has edged past Chhaava in daily collections — a notable moment as both films share attention in their extended theatrical windows.
What the early numbers are saying
The word from exhibitors and early trade estimates is that Dhurandhar registered a healthy mid-week performance compared with most weekday trends. While Wednesdays usually dip after the opening weekend and first week, Ranveer’s film has shown better-than-expected stability, translating into a higher take than Chhaava on the same day.
- Consistent footfall: Shows in multiplex circuits remained reasonably full, especially in metro and tier-1 cities.
- Evening and late shows: These time slots helped bump up the mid-week numbers, with repeat viewing from core fans.
- Trade buzz: Positive word-of-mouth in certain pockets is keeping weekday occupancy healthier for Dhurandhar.
Why Dhurandhar is still outperforming
Several factors are contributing to the film’s resilience:
- Star power: Ranveer Singh’s pull remains strong, and his promotional appearances continue to sustain audience interest.
- Target audience: The film has found traction with younger urban audiences who frequent multiplexes even mid-week.
- Word-of-mouth: Fans and some critics have shared positive notes on the film’s energy and performances, encouraging second-viewing audiences.
- Screen count: A wider presence in key cities compared with Chhaava has helped Dhurandhar maintain higher gross on weekdays.
How Chhaava fared on Wednesday
Chhaava has delivered a steady run but could not match Dhurandhar on this particular Wednesday. The film continues to attract its own audience — especially in smaller towns and single-screen markets — but weekday numbers were slightly lower compared with Dhurandhar’s.
Chhaava’s strengths include a strong niche appeal and good holds in certain languages/regions, but its weekday pull has been more muted than Dhurandhar’s multiplex-driven momentum.
What this means for the third week
The third week is a telling phase for any film: it tests staying power beyond the initial rush. Dhurandhar beating Chhaava on this Wednesday suggests it has managed a controlled drop from previous weeks and retained core viewers.
Key points to watch in the coming days:
- Weekend jump: A solid Friday-to-Sunday uptick will be crucial to strengthen lifetime totals for both films.
- Regional holds: Strong business in non-metro centers can offset mid-week dips for Chhaava.
- New releases: Any incoming films will influence screen allocation and audience attention going forward.
Outlook and final thoughts
Early Day 19 updates favour Dhurandhar as it beats Chhaava on the third Wednesday, but both films are still in play for respectable overall runs. Dhurandhar’s continued traction highlights Ranveer Singh’s box office reliability, while Chhaava remains a steady performer with its own pockets of strength.
As always, final numbers for the week will offer a clearer picture. For now, exhibitors and fans will be watching weekend trends closely — those will likely decide how far either film can stretch its theatrical life.