Dhurandhar Franchise Achieves Historic Box Office Milestone
Dhurandhar Films Surpass Rs 3000 Crore Globally
The Dhurandhar film series has made history by surpassing the Rs 3000 crore mark at the global box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this two-part franchise has set a new standard, becoming the first Indian film series to achieve this remarkable feat. The combined earnings of Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), have now exceeded Rs 3020 crore, outpacing previous hits like Baahubali and Pushpa. Notably, Dhurandhar is the only Indian franchise with two films each grossing over Rs 1000 crore.
Comparing Dhurandhar with Baahubali and Pushpa
Dhurandhar vs Baahubali, Pushpa
As reported by Sacnilk, the first installment of Dhurandhar grossed Rs 1307.35 crore, while the second part brought in Rs 1712 crore, totaling Rs 3019.35 crore. In contrast, Prabhas' Baahubali franchise earned Rs 650 crore for the first film and Rs 1788 crore for the sequel, summing up to Rs 2438 crore globally. Allu Arjun's Pushpa saw part 1 collect Rs 350.10 crore and part 2 reach Rs 1742.10 crore, totaling Rs 2092.20 crore.
The Theatrical Success of Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar's theatrical run
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the first part of Dhurandhar premiered in December 2025. The spy thriller quickly gained traction, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film shortly after its release. It amassed over Rs 840 crore net (over Rs 1000 crore gross) and concluded its theatrical run with more than Rs 1300 crore, ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film ever.
Dhurandhar 2 Breaks Records
Dhurandhar 2 turns a juggernaut
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, was released just four months after the first part and quickly began breaking records. It grossed over Rs 1700 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film ever and the first to surpass Rs 1000 crore net in a single language at the Indian box office. The combined earnings of the Dhurandhar series have kept the box office buzzing, pushing the franchise past the historic Rs 3000 crore milestone.
Overview of the Dhurandhar Franchise
About Dhurandhar franchise
The Dhurandhar series follows the journey of Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who is an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistan to dismantle its criminal and terrorist networks. The action-packed films also feature notable actors such as Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and others. The franchise has redefined Bollywood's spy genre with its innovative storytelling and outstanding performances.