Comparison Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
The Shadow's EdgeVSDhurandhar
🏆 Rating Winner
The Shadow's Edge
HIT
Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
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Dhurandhar
HIT
Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Action hits, The Shadow's Edge takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.4 lead in ratings. However, The Shadow's Edge continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.2
Audience Rating
★ 6.8
$174,400,000
Box Office
$160,000,000
N/A
Budget
$22,500,000
142 min
Runtime
212 min
Aug 16, 2025
Release Date
Dec 5, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both The Shadow's Edge (7.2) and Dhurandhar (6.8) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2025 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
Commercial performance tells a story of dominance for The Shadow's Edge, which out-earned Dhurandhar by a factor of 1.1x. The Shadow's Edge's massive 2025 run solidified its status as a blockbuster juggernaut, while Dhurandhar focused more on niche appeal.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
Being both Action films, the core conflict boils down to execution. The Shadow's Edge lean into traditional tropes to deliver an expected but satisfying thrill, while Dhurandhar attempts to subvert them, offering a more contemporary take on Action themes.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: The Shadow's Edge is the clear winner of this battle, sweeping both the critical ratings and the commercial earnings. It is the definitive recommendation for anyone looking for the best that Action/Action has to offer.