Dhurandhar 2 Breaks Multiple Box Office Records on Opening Day
Dhurandhar 2 Dominates the Box Office
The film Dhurandhar 2, featuring Ranveer Singh, has taken the box office by storm since its release on March 19, with previews held a day earlier. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy thriller has garnered enthusiastic reviews from both critics and viewers. Alongside stars like Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, the film achieved an impressive opening, grossing Rs 102.55 crore from 21,633 screenings nationwide. Let's explore the five remarkable records set by Dhurandhar 2 on its debut.
Record-Breaking Hindi Opener
Dhurandhar 2 has claimed the title of the largest Hindi opening film ever, earning Rs 102.55 crore across all languages, with Rs 99.10 crore coming from its Hindi version alone. This surpasses the previous record held by Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, which made Rs 70.30 crore in Hindi.
Biggest Opening for Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar
This film marks the highest opening for both Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, with a remarkable Rs 102.55 crore on its first day. Their previous collaboration in 2025, Dhurandhar, had a strong opening of Rs 28 crore.
Top Bollywood Opening Worldwide
Dhurandhar 2 has shattered Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan record, achieving a total of Rs 236.63 crore on its first day, including previews, making it the highest opening for a Bollywood film globally.
Second Highest Indian Opener Globally
With Rs 236.63 crore on day one (including previews), Dhurandhar 2 has become the second highest Indian film opener worldwide, trailing only behind Pushpa 2's Rs 275.2 crore, while surpassing SS Rajamouli's RRR, which earned Rs 223 crore on its opening day.
Record Preview Day Earnings in India
Supported by JioStudios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar 2's paid previews on March 18 generated an impressive Rs 43 crore from 11,294 shows across India.
Upcoming OTT Release for Dhurandhar 2
Following its theatrical run, Dhurandhar 2 will be available for streaming on JioHotstar, although the exact release date for the OTT platform has yet to be announced. The first installment was released on Netflix. Did you catch the film in theaters? Share your thoughts on X by tweeting @TimesNow.