Dhurandhar Set to Make Waves in Japan: A Bollywood Blockbuster
Dhurandhar's Japanese Release
Hamza Ali Mazari is likely to greet audiences with "Konichiwa Lyari" when the film Dhurandhar (Part 1) debuts in Japan. Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead, this film is set to hit Japanese theaters, aiming to captivate the nation’s Bollywood enthusiasts. The popularity of Hindi cinema is on the rise in Japan, with previous successes like 3 Idiots, English Vinglish, RRR, and Baahubali making a significant impact. With established stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Rajinikanth already well-received, Dhurandhar's release could potentially attract new fans for both Ranveer and Aditya, further boosting its global box office earnings.
Release Date Announcement
Dhurandhar in Japan
On April 29, Jio Studios and B62 Studios confirmed that Dhurandhar will premiere in Japan on July 10, 2026. The announcement was made via social media, stating, "It’s time for Japan to experience the Dhurandhar energy!" accompanied by a poster in Japanese.
Box Office Success
Dhurandhar's Worldwide Box Office Collection
As of now, Dhurandhar has achieved a remarkable worldwide gross of Rs 1,307.35 crore, as reported by trade analysts. This figure includes Rs 1,007.85 crore from India and Rs 299.50 crore from international markets. The film has also garnered Rs 840.20 crore in net collections across 496,149 screenings. Released on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar has been a massive success, ranking among the highest-grossing Hindi films. By late April 2026, its total gross in India surpassed Rs 1,000 crore. Although its lifetime earnings have been estimated, the upcoming release in Japan is expected to enhance its final figures, potentially pushing the worldwide gross to around Rs 1,400 crore.
Film Overview
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar is an action-packed drama that tells the story of an Indian spy operating undercover in Pakistan, aiming to dismantle the crime and terror nexus in Lyari. This two-part thriller features Ranveer Singh as a RAW agent who infiltrates Karachi’s criminal underbelly to disrupt a terror network.
Sequel and Opening Collections
Dhurandhar 2 and Opening Collection
The film also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, Danish Pandor, Gaurav Gera, and Saumya Tandon. It has generated considerable excitement, presenting a fresh perspective on the spy thriller genre in Bollywood. Following its success, the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, was released on March 19, 2026, and achieved even greater box office success, continuing the journey of Hamza and exploring his past as Jaskirat Singh Rangi before becoming a spy. While Dhurandhar opened with a net collection of Rs 27-28.6 crore on its first day, its sequel, Dhurandhar 2, earned an impressive Rs 102.55 crore net on its opening day in India.