Comparison Freshness: Feb 03, 2026
The Wrecking CrewVSDhurandhar
The Wrecking Crew
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Comparison
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Release Date
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🏆 Rating Winner
Dhurandhar
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Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Action hits, Dhurandhar takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.4 lead in ratings. However, Dhurandhar continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 6.5
Audience Rating
★ 6.9
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Box Office
$160,000,000
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Budget
$22,500,000
124 min
Runtime
212 min
Jan 28, 2026
Release Date
Dec 5, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both The Wrecking Crew (6.5) and Dhurandhar (6.9) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2026 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
While total collection data for both films varies by region, The Wrecking Crew was positioned as a critical indie project, whereas Dhurandhar targeted a global audience.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
Being both Action films, the core conflict boils down to execution. The Wrecking Crew 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: Dhurandhar 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.