Dhurandhar box office collection day 26: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film stays steady; crosses Rs 750 crore-mark in India.

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Report Overview: The article is largely factual and focused on box office numbers and basic film information. Most claims are either numerical, attributed to specific sources, or clearly descriptive. However, it uses some sensational and promotional language, a few unsubstantiated superlatives, and mild framing that favors the film’s success narrative without mentioning any counterpoints (e.g., critical reception, caveats about estimates). These issues affect a minority of statements, so overall objectivity remains relatively high.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Dhurandhar / its makers & cast (86)

Competing films (Avatar: Fire and Ash, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, Toxic, Dacoit) (80)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Dhurandhar / its makers & cast

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Use of dramatic, emotionally charged, or exaggerated language to make the content seem more exciting or important than the facts alone warrant.

Phrases such as: - "sensational, record-smashing spree" - "high-octane spy thriller" - "staggering numbers" - "completely outshone every other theatrical release in December" - "high-stakes box-office showdown" These go beyond neutral reporting of performance and frame the film and its future releases in a heightened, promotional tone.

Replace "sensational, record-smashing spree" with a neutral description such as "has performed very strongly at the box office since its release on December 5".

Change "high-octane spy thriller" to a neutral genre description like "spy thriller" or attribute it: "described as a high-octane spy thriller by the makers".

Replace "With these staggering numbers" with "With these figures" or "With this performance".

Change "has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December" to a more measured, data-based statement such as "has earned more than other major theatrical releases in December" and, if possible, include comparative figures.

Replace "high-stakes box-office showdown" with a neutral phrase like "will release on the same date as" or "is scheduled to clash at the box office with".

Unsubstantiated claims

Claims presented as fact without sufficient evidence, sourcing, or clarification of methodology.

Examples include: - "has been on a sensational, record-smashing spree" – no specific records are listed beyond rankings; the phrase implies multiple records without detailing them. - "has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December" – this is asserted without comparative data or clear criteria (e.g., domestic vs worldwide, net vs gross, time frame). - "lending the narrative a chilling sense of realism" – this is a subjective evaluation presented as a general fact, not attributed to critics or audiences.

Specify which records are being referred to (e.g., "It is currently the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and the third highest-grossing Hindi film ever"), and remove vague phrases like "record-smashing spree" unless concrete records are listed.

For "has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December", add data or a qualifier: "has recorded the highest domestic box office collections among December releases, according to [source]".

Rephrase "lending the narrative a chilling sense of realism" as an attributed opinion: "which, according to the makers/critics, lends the narrative a sense of realism" or simply describe the inclusion of real events without evaluating the effect.

Biased language

Use of value-laden or promotional wording that implicitly endorses one side or perspective.

The article consistently uses positive, marketing-style language for Dhurandhar: - "sensational, record-smashing spree" - "high-octane spy thriller" - "staggering numbers" - "completely outshone every other theatrical release in December" Competing films are mentioned only as being outperformed or as future rivals, without any neutral description of their own performance or qualities.

Use neutral descriptors for the film (e.g., "spy thriller" instead of "high-octane spy thriller") unless quoting promotional material and clearly attributing it.

Avoid absolute phrases like "completely outshone"; instead, state the comparative fact: "has earned more than other major December releases".

Provide brief, neutral context for competing films (e.g., their genre or key cast) without framing them only as being defeated or as obstacles.

Where evaluative language is necessary, attribute it explicitly (e.g., "The makers describe the film as..." or "Marketing materials call it...").

Oversimplification

Reducing complex situations to overly simple statements that may omit relevant nuance.

The statement "The Ranveer Singh-starrer has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December" simplifies box office performance to a single dimension and time frame, without clarifying metrics (opening weekend, total gross, domestic vs international) or acknowledging that some films may have different release dates, markets, or target audiences.

Clarify the metric and scope: "In terms of domestic net box office collections as of day 26, Dhurandhar has earned more than other major December releases such as...".

Avoid absolute terms like "completely" unless supported by comprehensive data; instead, use precise qualifiers like "currently" or "so far".

If relevant, note that box office performance can vary over time and across markets, to avoid implying a permanent or universal dominance.

Framing effect / Selective emphasis

Highlighting certain aspects (success, rankings) while omitting others, which can shape reader perception without explicitly stating falsehoods.

The article emphasizes Dhurandhar’s rankings and box office milestones and its dominance over other films, but provides no information on critical reception, audience reviews, or any contextual caveats (e.g., ticket price inflation, screen count, marketing scale). Competing films are only framed as being outperformed or as future competitors, not as independent works with their own performance or reception.

Add brief context on critical or audience reception (e.g., "The film has received mixed/positive reviews, with a rating of X on [platform]," if available).

Mention relevant contextual factors such as screen count or major holiday release windows if they significantly influence box office performance.

Provide at least minimal neutral information about competing films (genre, cast, or their own box office figures) rather than only presenting them as being surpassed.

Use more neutral framing for comparisons, e.g., "Dhurandhar currently leads the December box office among major releases" instead of emphasizing dominance alone.

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