Dhurandhar The Revenge: A Disappointing Debut in Japan
Dhurandhar's Box Office Journey
Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar The Revenge made a significant impact at the box office earlier this year, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 both in India and internationally. This espionage thriller set a new standard for future films in the spy genre. However, the franchise's first installment faced challenges upon its release in Japan on July 10. Despite its initial success and positive reviews globally, it struggled to attract Japanese audiences to theaters. The film's performance in Japan was surprisingly lackluster, failing to mirror the enthusiasm it garnered in India, Europe, and the United States.
Underwhelming Reception in Japan
Dhurandhar's Japan release falls short of expectations
Reports indicate that Dhurandhar premiered in approximately 80 theaters across Japan on July 10. However, it did not manage to break into the top 25 films during its opening weekend. On its first day, the film recorded only 449 admissions by 2 PM across 57 locations, with minimal growth later in the day. Ultimately, the total admissions reached just 900 across all 80 locations.
Comparative Performance of Hindi Films in Japan
Hindi films at Japan box office
Among Indian films, SS Rajamouli's RRR, featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, holds the record for the highest opening in Japan with 8,230 admissions. Following closely is Saaho, starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, with 6,510 admissions. Other notable films include Kalki 2898 AD with 3,700 admissions and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan with 2,220. Salaar (2,200), Jawan (1,960), and Baahubali 2 (1,380) also received strong responses. Prior to Dhurandhar, Pushpa 2 also failed to make it into the top ten.
Global Success of the Dhurandhar Franchise
Dhurandhar franchise's global collection
The first installment of Dhurandhar grossed an impressive Rs 1,813 crore worldwide, while Dhurandhar The Revenge contributed over Rs 1,307 crore to the franchise's total, which now exceeds Rs 3,100 crore globally.
Details About Dhurandhar
About Dhurandhar
The sequel, Dhurandhar 2, features a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, among others. Produced by B62 Studios and JioStudios, it was released in Hindi on March 19. The first part debuted on December 5, 2025, featuring Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait. Currently, Dhurandhar is available for streaming on Netflix, with the second part accessible on both Netflix and JioHotstar.