Dhurandhar 2 Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking Collections

Dhurandhar 2 has made a significant impact at the box office, achieving record-breaking collections on its opening day. Surpassing major releases like Jawan and Pathaan, it has set a new benchmark for Bollywood films. Despite its success, it still trails behind Pushpa 2: The Rule, which remains the highest opener in Indian cinema. With a star-studded cast and an engaging storyline, Dhurandhar 2 is poised to continue its winning streak. Discover more about its impressive box office performance and what it means for the future of Hindi cinema.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 21, 2026, 01:06 IST

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Performance

The film Dhurandhar 2 is making waves at the box office, having only just premiered. In a remarkable feat, it has already outperformed major releases featuring Shah Rukh Khan. The creative team of Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh has returned with this sequel, which is poised to challenge both current and future releases. On its opening day, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has eclipsed previous Bollywood blockbusters that set high standards. This sequel features a talented cast including R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, continuing the narrative from its predecessor.

Dhurandhar 2 Achieves Historic Box Office Numbers

Dhurandhar 2 on a winning streak at box office

As reported by Sacnilk, Dhurandhar, which debuted on December 5, 2025, has made history by earning Rs 102.55 crore net from 21,728 screenings on its first day in India. This brings its total gross in India to Rs 172.63 crore. When including its overseas earnings of Rs 64.00 crore, the film's global total reaches Rs 236.63 crore. Currently, the net collections in India stand at Rs 145.55 crore, with the majority of its revenue coming from the Hindi-speaking regions, despite its nationwide release.

Dhurandhar 2 Surpasses Major Bollywood Releases

Dhurandhar 2 beats Bollywood blockbusters

This achievement positions Dhurandhar: The Revenge as the top Bollywood opener, boasting the highest Day 1 earnings. It has outstripped Jawan at Rs 75 crore, Pathaan at Rs 57 crore, Animal at Rs 63.80 crore, and Stree 2 at Rs 52 crore. This sets a new standard for Hindi cinema, marking a film's entry into the 200-crore club on its opening day globally.

Pushpa 2 Holds the Top Spot

Pushpa 2 remains No 1

Despite its success, Dhurandhar 2 could not surpass Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), which has amassed a total of Rs 164 crore across all languages. This Telugu film, featuring Allu Arjun and released in multiple languages, continues to lead as the highest opener in Indian cinema.

Overview of Dhurandhar 2

About Dhurandhar 2

With a runtime of 3 hours and 49 minutes, Dhurandhar 2 premiered in theaters on March 19. The film follows the journey of Hamza Ali Mazari, portrayed by Ranveer Singh, delving into his backstory as Jaskirat Singh Rangi before he became an Indian spy in Pakistan. The plot unfolds after Hamza eliminates Akshaye Khanna's character, Rehman Dakait, in the first film, and showcases his efforts to dismantle the mafia and combat terrorism targeting India.