Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film is off to a record-breaking start.Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day, with Rs 102.55 crore earning from 21,728 shows across India, emerging as the highest Bollywood opener ever. It surpassed the first day collections of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, becoming not only the highest-opening Hindi film but also the only A-rated Indian film to achieve such a massive Day 1 total. With Rs 43 crore it earned from paid previews, Dhurandhar2’s total box office collection now stands at Rs 145.5 crore.
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The much-awaited Aditya Dhar directorial hit theatres on March 19, after a massive response to its paid previews on March 18, where shows began post 5 PM. While the release faced hiccups—with several shows across India cancelled due to technical issues—the film still went on to create and shatter multiple box office records.
Continuing its box office rampage, Dhurandhar 2 also overtook the opening day collections of Prabhas’ Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, and is now just a few crores away from surpassing Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2. With this, Dhurandhar 2 has firmly entered the top 5 list of highest opening day grossers in India, alongside Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 164.25 cr), RRR (Rs 133 cr), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Rs 121 cr) and KGF 2 (Rs 116 cr).
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The film has also recorded the highest-ever paid preview collection for an Indian film, earning around Rs 47 crore.
Dhurandhar The Revenge, written, produced and directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead, alongside Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and Danish Iqbal in key roles.
Indian musical composer Ricky Kej took to X to post, "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, becomes the 1st Indian film in history to hit no.1 on the USA Box Office! Beating every Hollywood film. Hats of to @AdityaDharFilms and team. This is one of the greatest milestones ever for Indian cinema. Truly breaking cultural and geographical barriers."
X page GNR posted on X, "Despite multiple postponements, #dhurandhar2 (Telugu) still takes an EXCELLENT OPENING in Vizianagaram, collecting a gross of 12,19,632/- on Day 1 (ALL TIME RECORD *Day 1*Gross among Hindi Heroes' dubbed films) #dhurandhartherevenge."
Dhurandhar 2 had already collected Rs 97.52 crore (net) today, with final figures still awaited.
According to Sacnilk, the film is also topping occupancy charts, with the Hindi version recording an impressive 85.19% occupancy, while the Tamil version follows with 78.30%.
With this, the film’s total net collection has climbed to Rs 323.79 crore, while the global gross stands at Rs 384.46 crore, reflecting its solid hold at the box office.
Kantara director Rishab Shetty has heaped praise on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a powerful cinematic experience in a recent social media post.
Sharing his reaction, the Kantara actor-director wrote, “#dhurandhartherevenge the very first scene pulls you in and never lets go. Every frame hits like a war drum.This isn’t just a sequel; it’s a statement. Brilliant storytelling, brother absolutely loved the detailing, @AdityaDharFilms. Top-notch performances by every single artist @ActorMadhavan sir, @rampalarjun, @RanveerOfficial, @bolbedibol #saraarjun and @duttsanjay sir take a bow.
Spectacular visuals by #vikashnowlakha, and a big shoutout to the technicians for elevating the film so powerfully through music @shashwatology and editing #shivkumarvpanicker”
As Rakesh Bedi earns praise for his role as Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar, an old clip of the actor has gone viral online. Around 12 years ago, Bedi featured in Qubool Hai, where he played a character named Dhurandhar Watavdekar. A clip of him from the show asserting his duty to protect the country is now circulating widely on social media.
The film is currently running across 14,550 shows nationwide and has already collected Rs 77.08 crore (net) today, with final figures still awaited. This takes its total net to Rs 303.35 crore and global gross to Rs 360.34 crore.
BookMyShow data shows that 66,600 tickets were sold in just the last hour, driven by packed theatres, strong word of mouth, and growing buzz across cities.
SS Rajamouli’s son SS Karthikeya wrote on X, “I was completely bowled over by the screenplay and its attention to detail. And the performances… simply outstanding. His writing gave Ranveer Singh incredible scope and he delivered beyond expectations. The range and intensity he brought to the role left me in awe. What a showcase. R. Madhavan sir was the perfect blend of calm and intensity, so powerfully portrayed. And Rakesh Bedi’s character arc, especially the way it rounded off, was just masterful. Phew. Every performance landed perfectly.”
Dhurandhar 2's current box office collection stands at Rs 345.51 crore, as per trade tracker Sacnilk.
Kangana Ranaut shared on Instagram, “The best thing about Dhurandhar’s success is that Aditya Dhar, a super director, is established. In Hollywood, directors are always far bigger than superstar actors—like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan. We never give our filmmakers enough respect or credit. They are overworked, underpaid, and bullied by superstars. As a result, I rarely meet young people—insiders or outsiders—who dream of becoming filmmakers, directors of photography, or technicians. Everyone claims to be talented, but they only want to be actors.”
Kangana Ranaut shared on Instagram, "Here is a superstar filmmaker shining brighter than any hero. Today, so many youngsters are watching his story who will aspire to be like him and take film industry to greater heights."
Ram Gopal Varma wrote another glowing note in Dhurandhar 2's praise and shared on X, "The #dhurandhar2 is not a film .. it is a RESET BUTTON for INDIAN CINEMA ..it will be foolish on all film makers part not to forget all films which were made before March 19 th 2026 and starting from March 19 th 2026 onwards everybody should bench mark all their to be made films with #dhurandhar2 or else they will PERISH in it’s FIRE."
SS Rajamouli took to X on Saturday morning and showered his love on the film. He wrote, "I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul. The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it. The writing manages to weave plot twists that create genuine tension charged with emotion. @AdityaDharFilms, you hit it out of the park. It takes guts to make and release a film 4 hours long. The audience is glued to the seat till the last frame."
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM) spokesperson Waris Pathan told ANI, "Make films for entertainment or to show the real history. Make films to make people happy, not to spread hatred. The government should ban such films. Make a film on the Epstein Files, or on other topics. If you’ve made it against Pakistan, show it in Pakistan then. Why are you causing issues here?"
Ramya took to X and wrote, "Long story short: Dhurandhar 2 is a HUGE disappointment. Snoozefest/comedy at best. If Part 1 made you cheer, this one will make you question why Dhurandhar 2 why? Ranveer you’re better than this. Aditya Dhar- jingoism and propaganda is so passé. Get over it."
Aditya Dhar thanked the producers and HODs of the film, his cast members and everyone associated with the film after the premiere on Thursday, March 19. Rakesh Bedi shared a clip on Instagram that showed Aditya Dhar thanking his team. He was heard saying, “Thank you to those who believed in me, starting from Jyoti Deshpande, and of course, my HODs, my cast members, actors, and everyone who has given their heart and soul to the film.” He also said, “I am overwhelmed with all the responses coming in and even the memes. But I genuinely want to thank everyone for being here, supporting us, and being part of this journey. This wouldn’t have been possible without you. Thank you so much.”
While Dhurandhar 2 had its wide release on Thursday, March 19, the film could only manage to release in Hindi. The dubbed versions saw many delays across the country and while some assumed that this was due to a technical delay, it now appears that this happened due to a delay in certification. Dhurandhar 2 will now release in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam on Saturday, March 21, as per a report in Variety. The Kannada version is yet to get a release date.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has successfully surpassed the Day 2 collection of Pushpa 2: The Rule, earning Rs 96.91 crore India net across 27,767 shows with an occupancy of 61%. Notably, this figure excludes the dubbed versions, while Pushpa 2 had collected Rs 93 crore on Day 2 across all languages.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 82.35 crore India net across 27,766 shows, registering an impressive 61% occupancy as of 9 PM, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Of this, approximately Rs 80.74 crore has come from the Hindi version alone. The film is expected to see even stronger collections from tomorrow as the Tamil and Telugu versions begin screening across India, followed by the Kannada release on Sunday.
A fan recently shared his experience of watching Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge on X, writing, “Watched Dhurandhar: Revenge. Can’t believe someone can still pull in an audience for a four-hour film and yet leave them wanting more. Brilliant.” He also dismissed claims of the film being propaganda, saying he did not see it that way.
A fan shared his experience of booking tickets for a housefull show of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Taking to X, he wrote: “Booked tickets for Dhurandhar 2, last two seats were left. My friend initiated the payment, but it failed. After refreshing, the seats showed as booked. I was sure they were Redis-locked. Waited for around 20 minutes and the lock was released. Locking is a great solution to prevent double transactions.”
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 72.69 crore at the Indian box office, taking its total to Rs 258.40 crore gross and Rs 218.24 crore net. The film is now on track to finish Day 2 with nearly Rs 90 crore.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is on a rampage at the box office. The film has collected nearly Rs 70 crore on its second day in India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, it has earned Rs 66.95 crore across 21,596 shows as of 7 PM. If this momentum continues, the film is likely to touch the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of Day 2.
Filmmaker Shankar shared his experience watching Dhurandhar 2. The writer-producer wrote on X: "#dhurandhar2 It was an astounding experience to see real incidents and characters blended so well with fiction. I was immersed throughout and couldn’t feel the length of the film. Big applause for Aditya Dhar's bold and unpredictable use of craft, particularly unconventional length of shots, scenes and film."
Going by its current box office momentum, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge may not have surpassed the opening day collection of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, but it is well on track to overtake its opening weekend benchmark of Rs 354 crore India net.
The Ranveer Singh starrer has already earned around Rs 150 crore India net, including paid previews and its first day. On Day 2, the film has added over Rs 50 crore more. With Saturday and Sunday still to come, Dhurandhar 2 is likely to cross the record set by Pushpa: The Rule at the domestic box office for an extended opening weekend.
Notably, both films enjoyed a four-day extended opening window, including special paid preview shows ahead of their official release.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has successfully surpassed the opening weekend collection of Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2, which previously held the third spot with Rs 264 crore (including paid preview), behind Allu Arjun’s Pushpa sequel and RRR. After a staggering Rs 240 crore haul on Day 1 (including paid previews), Dhurandhar 2 has now reportedly crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally. Notably, these figures come without contributions from the dubbed versions, which are yet to hit screens due to censorship and technical delays.
Ram Gopal Varma has described Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge as a “horror” for filmmakers “who built their careers and fortunes on dumbed-down, over-the-top cinema.” He added, “The kind of cinema that demanded audiences leave their brains at home—the kind that was rammed down our throats with sheer loudness and masala—will soon be on a ventilator, struggling for breath.”
As of 5 PM, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 47.52 crore across 18,385 shows in India, with the Hindi version alone contributing Rs 46.37 crore to the total net collection.
Following the success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, Rakesh Bedi recalled how Aditya Dhar cast him as Jameel Jamali long before the script was finalised. “Aditya Dhar cast me about five years ago, when he had the idea in his mind but hadn’t yet put it down on paper,” Bedi told News18.
After grossing Rs 240 crore worldwide on Day 1, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has already added nearly Rs 40 crore at the domestic box office. The film has now reportedly set to cross the Rs 300 crore mark globally.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has surpassed the two-day total of Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD. The Ranveer Singh starrer stands at Rs 183 crore as of 4 PM, while Kalki 2898 AD had earned Rs 154.6 crore across all languages in its first two days. Notably, Dhurandhar 2 is yet to begin screenings in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
As of 3 PM, industry tracker Sacnilk reports that Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 37.73 crore across 15,974 shows in India, with an occupancy of 51.7%. These figures exclude several regional language versions, as the film is scheduled to release in Kannada on Sunday, followed by Tamil and Telugu on Saturday. Given the current momentum, the film is expected to cross the Rs 50 crore mark within the next few hours.
A fan named Haresh Jyanai, who spent over Rs 3,000 on tickets to watch Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, complained about the air conditioning not working at an INOX theatre. He wrote, “AC not working for the entire film. Spent four hours in extreme heat with no support from staff. Half the audience walked out. Paid ₹3,000+. Need a FULL refund ASAP. Booking IDs: TRABAPB, T7ARAHX.”
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has recorded a collection of Rs 32.02 crore as of 3 PM, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Of this, over Rs 31 crore has come from the Hindi version alone, as the dubbed versions are yet to release. Overall, the film has earned Rs 32.02 crore India net from 14,405 shows.
The BookMyShow app indicates that the Kannada version of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is set to release on March 22 (Sunday), with advance bookings now open. However, as of now, only one show is listed in Bengaluru at Cinepolis: Nexus Shantiniketan. Meanwhile, despite receiving censor clearance, the Tamil and Telugu versions are scheduled to begin screening from Saturday, March 21.
While it was widely believed that the makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge had learned from past missteps by planning a multi-language release, the execution has fallen short. The South Indian versions are still struggling to hit screens, with reports suggesting that the Tamil and Telugu versions may only begin screening from tonight or Saturday. The delay has been attributed to dubbing and censor-related issues, while the Kannada version is yet to receive clearance. According to India Today, cinema chains have opened advance bookings for the dubbed versions of Dhurandhar 2 starting March 21.
The Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge fever continues to grip the country, with BookMyShow reporting around 82.9K tickets sold in the last hour alone. Over 70,000 users have also rated the film on the app, giving it an impressive average score of 9.5/10. Many viewers have particularly praised the film’s direction and Ranveer Singh’s performance.
According to M9 News, the delay in the Telugu version is only adding to the film’s anticipation. The report suggests that the postponed release, coupled with the blockbuster buzz around the Hindi version, is further building excitement among audiences. Whenever the Telugu dub finally arrives in cinemas, it is expected to open to bumper numbers. In fact, the delay may ultimately work in the film’s favour.
After a prolonged delay in the release of the dubbed versions of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it appears the technical issues may not be entirely resolved. Several fans took to social media to express disappointment over sound effects not syncing with action sequences in certain theatres.
One user wrote, “In the climax fight of #dhurandhartherevenge, at Major Iqbal’s place, the sound effects were not in sync with the action—bullet sounds, punches, and object impacts were about a second ahead of the visuals for nearly two minutes during the premiere show at INOX: ODEON Mall, Screen 8. Did anyone else face this in their shows? #dhurandhar2.”
Another user shared, “Not just there—there were a few other scenes with slight delays in bullet sounds and abrupt music cuts that didn’t sync with the visuals. Might get better DCPs like the first part.”
Following the success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, fans have begun urging Aditya Dhar to revisit his long-shelved project, The Immortal Ashwatthama, which he had previously put on hold due to budget and scale constraints. One fan wrote on X, “Aditya Dhar should definitely focus on The Immortal Ashwatthama after the success of Dhurandhar 2, and here’s why: audiences tend to experience fatigue when they start noticing a pattern in a director’s work. What once felt inventive can quickly become repetitive. Success can sometimes lead creators to double down on the same formula. It happened with Vivek Agnihotri post The Kashmir Files (The Vaccine War, Bengal Files), and with Siddharth Anand after Pathaan (Fighter). Exploring a different genre after delivering a commercial blockbuster is often what elevates directors into GOAT territory—rather than being labelled a one-trick pony—making audiences say, ‘Damn, he can pull off anything.’”
With the film grossing over Rs 240 crore worldwide, fans and trade experts in the South believe the Ranveer Singh starrer could have comfortably crossed the Rs 300 crore mark on its opening day—had it released in South Indian languages as scheduled. One user wrote, “#dhurandhar2 loses a golden opportunity for a 300+ crore opening day record! Due to the lack of a Day 1 release in South Indian languages, the film missed out on building a wider base, costing it a potential 300+ crore debut.” Several shows were reportedly cancelled across South India due to delays in censor certification and the late delivery of KDMs, which also impacted a number of Hindi screenings.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 27.08 crore across 13,311 shows in India on day 2 as of 1 PM, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, with an overall occupancy of 50.4%. Of this, a dominant Rs 26.19 crore has come from the Hindi version alone. The film is yet to register earnings in Kannada and Malayalam, while the Tamil and Telugu versions have seen a lukewarm response so far, contributingDhurandhar 2: The Revenge has earned Rs 27.08 crore across 13,311 shows in India on Day 2 as of 1 PM, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, with an overall occupancy of 50.4%. around Rs 14 lakh and Rs 75 lakh respectively.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has enjoyed a phenomenal start overseas as well, earning nearly $7 million internationally on its opening day, as shared by an HT City report. Notably, this came despite the film not benefiting from festive holidays like Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, which boosted its domestic performance. With this, the film’s international total crossed $9 million, while globally it raked in around Rs 240 crore gross on Day 1 — including an impressive Rs 165 crore from India alone — marking a massive worldwide debut.
As per Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) is currently running across 11,664 shows on Day 2 and has collected a live net of Rs 19.81 crore by 1 pm at the Indian box office. This takes the film’s total gross collections to Rs 196.01 crore and total net collections to Rs 165.36 crore, with final Day 2 figures yet to be reported.
Author and columnist Shobhaa De shared her review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2). Unlike part one, Shobhaa De said she wasn't as "ecstatic" after watching Dhurandhar 2 and she shared in a clip, "I have watched Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Let me give you the good news first. I wasn't bored, it's four hours. I didn't fall asleep and I sort of enjoyed it. But I'm not ecstatic or excited like I was when I watched the first one. I thought the first one was much layered; it had psychological profiles, it generated anxiety, suspense, and you wanted to know why the people were doing what they were doing. Maybe it was the newness then, in this one there was a bit of a deja vu. I could almost predict what's going to happen next which is never good. Good cinema is about keeping you tense and making you wonder. People have called it a masterpiece. Sorry, it's not a masterpiece, at least not for me."
A clip of Aditya Dhar thanking the cast and crew of Dhurandhar with a special nod to 'peak detailing' is going viral. At the Thursday night success bash of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, director Aditya Dhar delivered a heartfelt speech thanking the entire cast and crew. He said, “Thank you so much for coming here. It has taken us almost two and a half to three years to make these two parts happen. Insane amount of teamwork. One of the best teams anybody could ever have. Brilliant cast. Each and every one of you, thank you so much. You gave your heart and soul to this film. I am genuinely and overwhelmingly happy today with whatever news is coming and whatever the ‘peak detailing’ things are happening.” During the speech, Ranveer Singh was seated in the last row of the cinema hall, joining the team to watch their work together.
AndhraBoxOffice sared via X that the Telugu release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been postponed to Saturday, March 21, due to minor censor-related corrections. Although the content and certifications are now ready, the team decided to allow additional time before the regional release, extending the chaos surrounding the film’s rollout.
A part of filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's review for Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) read, "#dhurandhar2 will terrify those who built their careers on action set pieces where physics is a joke and gravity is non existent. The scenes, where men are thrown fifty feet in the air, bounce off the ground like rubber balls, survive explosions that would vaporise cities, and still deliver punch dialogues while dusting their shoulders will be hunted and killed by the new audience After the audience saw action that actually hurts, that actually bleeds, the flying goon brigade will suddenly feel cheap, fake, and embarrassingly ridiculous. The filmmakers who still swear by wires and cranes to fake uplift the heroes will now wake up shivering in cold sweat. It will make the pan india directors tremble in their chairs, the ones who still believe characters are created by hairdos, costumes, photo shopped six packs, and designer clothes instead of intrinsic psychological depth. When the audience of #dhurandhar2 saw a hero whose power comes from his mind and not his biceps, the hair and costume school of cinema will look like kindergarten dress up. Dhurandhar 2 is not just a film. It is a verdict."
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lauded Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) as a “horror” for outdated, over-the-top commercial cinema. In a detailed post, he praised Ranveer Singh for redefining the hero—flawed, dangerous, unpredictable, and grounded in action rather than exaggerated spectacle. RGV argued that the film exposes traditional “godly” heroes, physics-defying stunts, and costume-driven filmmaking as ridiculous, making the audience demand depth, realism, and psychological nuance. He called the movie a “verdict” that challenges bloated, masala-heavy cinema, asserting that its success is reshaping audience expectations and sending a clear warning to filmmakers who still rely on formulaic spectacle over substance.
Veteran columnist Shobhaa De gave a mixed review of Dhurandhar 2, saying she was not as “ecstatic” about the sequel as she was with the first film, despite its long runtime. She praised the performances of Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt, suggesting they stood out more than lead Ranveer Singh this time, and noted that the absence of Akshaye Khanna was felt, particularly missing the style and memorable moments he brought in the first film. He review read, "Capsule review of Dhurandhar Part 2. The Revenge. There were too many explanations....like tutoring school kids on how baddies operate. The dialogues were obvious and spelling things out for dummies. Instead of letting the subtext push the narrative. Too many tropes and cliches. Action for the sake of action. And Rohit Shetty inspired cars blowing up set pieces at regular intervals. Ranveer's hair was salon - wild and carefully sprayed into place even during the bloodiest fight scenes. A couple of neat twists - one just before the interval, and the final one at the end, were clever. But someone tell me what exactly happened in Pathankot during the teary finale ?? Anti climax !!!!"
At the success bash of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar), hosted on Thursday night, Ranveer Singh stole the show with an energetic dance performance, celebrating the film’s massive success and delighting fans with his signature charisma. Ranveer was seen doing Akshaye Khanna aka Sher E Baloch's viral dance step on Dhurandhar's song "FA9LA" by Flipperachi.
Danish Iqbal has been winning praise for his portrayal of Bade Saab, inspired by Dawood Ibrahim. In a chat with Variety India, the actor spoke about the intense preparation behind the role, sharing that while every project demands hard work and dedication, certain characters create a unique magic on screen. He credited the appreciation coming his way to the detailed effort that went into shaping the character beyond just his performance, and expressed heartfelt gratitude to audiences for the love and recognition.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has shattered multiple box office records on Day 1 worldwide, with Ranveer Singh’s latest release emerging as the biggest Hindi opener of all time. According to early estimates, the film collected Rs 145.55 crore net in India, including a massive Rs 43 crore from paid previews, marking a historic start. CLICK TO READ ABOUT ALL THE RECORDS BROKEN SO FAR
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge delivered a massive opening of Rs 102.55 crore on Day 1, with the Hindi version alone contributing Rs 99.10 crore. In comparison, Dhurandhar, which went on to become the all-time highest grosser in Hindi, had opened at Rs 27 crore in December. This means Dhurandhar 2 earned nearly four times more than its predecessor on opening day, highlighting the sequel’s unprecedented scale and hype.
Breaking every benchmark, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has recorded the highest-ever advance ticket sales for an opening day across national cinema chains, leading the pack with a massive 925K tickets sold.
Here's a look at the top 5 highest day 1 pre-sales at national cinema chains:
-Dhurandhar 2: 925K tickets
-Baahubali 2 (Hindi) – 650K tickets
-Stree 2 – 565K tickets
-Jawan – 557K tickets
-Pathaan – 556K tickets
With Aditya Dhar keeping the Dhurandhar 2 climax open ended and dropping clues in post-credit scenes, audiences are hopeful that Dhurandhar 3 may be in offing. You can read Dhurandhar 2 ending explained and what it means for future sequels here, as reported by SCREEN's Jyothi Jha.
As per a earlier report by Variety India, after Dhurandhar 2, the franchise could expand further, with insiders hinting that its scale and popularity make it suitable for multiple instalments. Sources say while Aditya Dhar isn't committing for another sequel yet, Jio Studios is keen to keep the momentum going. However, another source too added that while a third part might be announced, it’s far from confirmed, as Dhar is not inclined toward formulaic franchise-building and prefers exploring new creative territories after spending over two and a half years on the film.
Trade analyst Komal Nahta has made a bold statement about Dhurandhar 2, calling it a rare sequel that surpasses expectations. In an interaction with News18, he noted that while most sequels fail to match the impact of their first part, this film stands as an exception, thanks to the massive legacy created by the original. He expressed strong confidence that the film will dominate the box office, even predicting a staggering Rs 2000 crore run, with Ranveer Singh leading the charge, leaving everyone watching closely to see if the claim turns into reality.
After months of anticipation, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) finally hit cinemas nationwide on Thursday, opening to a strong audience response. Viewers praised its gripping story, high-octane action, and performances, especially that of Ranveer Singh. The film arrived in theatres backed by record-breaking advance bookings, with over 15 lakh tickets sold, as shared in a report ANI, including paid previews on Wednesday, building on the massive success of the first installment. Audiences in Mumbai who caught the Day 1 shows were largely impressed, with many calling it a “paisa vasool” entertainer and even planning repeat viewings. One enthusiastic moviegoer from a first-day-first-show summed it up perfectly, giving it a “five out of five” and urging others not to leave their seats until the credits roll.
Trade site Sacnilk shared that Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) saw its strongest performance in Hindi with Rs 99.10 crore net collections and a solid 73.6% occupancy across 19,500 shows, while Telugu contributed Rs 2.12 crore with 59% occupancy from 1,112 shows. Tamil recorded Rs 1.16 crore with 39% occupancy in 958 shows, and the film also saw steady engagement in Malayalam with Rs 0.09 crore at an impressive 80% occupancy across 96 shows. Kannada had a minimal share, collecting Rs 0.08 crore with 46% occupancy from 62 shows.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) recorded varied occupancy trends throughout the day, with morning shows at 67.17%, dipping to 39.50% in the afternoon, before picking up strongly in the evening at 65.50% and peaking during night shows with an impressive 76.00%, maintaining the same high 76.00% in late-night screenings. Any occupancy over 30-40% is considered good in theatres. Dhurandhar 2 released on a working day and theatres are going to see an improvement as we approach the weekend.
Film producer G Dhananjheyan shared a reaction on Dhurandhar 2 that read, "#dhurandhar2 by @AdityaDharFilms is an epic patriotic film, made so well with many goosebump moments, especially in the climax sequence. Amazing confidence to make an almost 4 hours film, that’s so engaging & emotionally moving. Great making by Dir. #adityadhar @RanveerOfficial is outstanding as #hamza and he gave his best performance. @ActorMadhavan is brilliant as the master strategist. Superb Maddy sir. #saraarjun is fantastic. Overall, it’s a film everyone to watch to know how soldiers fight the war in enemy nations giving their life Forget the propaganda theory posted by some. It’s simply a brilliant film every Indian must watch This ‘Courage- Fuel - Revenge’ story must be experienced in theatres."
X user Prashanth Rangaswamy posted a reaction on Dhurandhar 2 that read, "Nearly 8 hours of movie made in a span of 16 months.#dhurandhar and #dhurandhar2 is a master class in efficient and precision film making !! Our makers taking 200 days to get 2.5 hours of movie is just time waste hence proved !"
Arjun Rampal shared a heartfelt note as Dhurandhar: The Revenge released, celebrating the journey with casting director Mukesh Chhabra, with whom his first step toward the film began. Expressing gratitude and love, he also marked day one by celebrating his character Major Iqbal, making the moment even more special. Sharing a photo, the actor wrote, "Started today with whom my first step towards Dhurandhar happened the incredible @castingchhabra celebrated #dhurandhar2 release today. Gratitude and love ❤️." Casting direcor Mukesh Chhabra added, "Celebrating day one of Dhurandhar: The Revenge with Major Iqbal @rampal72."
According to trade site Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has delivered an impressive box office performance, collecting a massive Rs 64 crore from overseas markets. Domestically, the film has recorded Rs 139.78 crore in net collections and Rs 172.63 crore gross, with these numbers coming from a wide release spanning 34,463 shows. It's total gross collection worldwide is Rs 236.63 crore.
Amid paid previews being cancelled on Tuesday, Aditya Dhar took to social media to announce that, due to technical glitches, paid previews of the dubbed versions would not take place on March 18. He, however, assured audiences that the film would release in all languages as scheduled on March 19. Despite this, technical issues led to the Telugu and Tamil versions not being screened across several theatres on its release day, prompting refunds for cancelled shows. In Chennai, Balaji Cinemas even removed Dhurandhar 2 from its schedule entirely, replacing it with the film Youth, reported SCREEN's Yashaswini Sri.
Actor Saumya Tandon, who plays Rehman Dakait’s wife in Dhurandhar, has shared some inside pictures from the film’s success bash, which was held in Mumbai on Thursday night. At the bash Ranveer Singh shared a fun moment with Saumya Tandon as he clicked a selfie with her and playfully called her the “slapping queen.” Sharing the photos, the actor wrote, "The madness after party post the film screening with Dhurandhars. Congratulations to you all, for making history. And the man behind it @adityadharfilms and the dhurandhar himself @ranveersingh (who was telling me all want to be slapped my me and then made me the slapping queen 🤣) the super talented @yamigautam and the man who casted me @mukeshchhabracc and the rising star @saraarjunn and the unbelievable force behind this film @shashwatology , the hotties @krystledsouza and @ayeshaakhan_official . Old friend @manavgohil . The hottest looking badass @rampal72 and dearest @therakeshbedi . The incredible voices @jubin_nautiyal @bombayrockers , @magicshruti the woman who styled us all with so much love @smriti.schauhan I am there just for a scene but watch the film. #dhurandhar2 #afterparty."
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is getting a wide release in North America with many social media users reporting how the film is getting as many shows as Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary in many parts of the US. Coincidentally, the Hollywood film delayed its release in India to April 3 to avoid premium show clash with Aditya Dhar film.
Given the massive buzz for Dhurandhar 2, Ranveer Singh film has earned around $5.40 million in pres-sales in North America. This means the Aditya Dhar directorial is easily looking at $10 million opening over its four-day extended weekend.
While Dhurandhar 2 box office earnings from across the world on its release day are still awaited, it grossed $1.60 million approx from paid previews in North America, making this the highest earning from paid previews for a Bollywood film. For an Indian film, the record belongs to Kalki 2898 AD with $3.5 million. The Aditya Dhar film could have earned more if not for last minute delay in delivery of content to many theatres that held up many Hindi shows and saw cancellations across South India in dubbed languages.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is the only Hindi film among top 10 Indian openers. It pushed out Jr NTR-Janhvi Kapoor's Devara, and took the second spot on the list with Rs 145.5 crore box office earning after day 1 box office (Rs 102.5 crore) and paid previews (Rs 43 crore.)
Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan was the highest day 1 earner for Hindi cinema at Rs 75 crore. However, Dhurandhar 2 easily surpassed this record with its opening day box office earning of Rs 102.5 crore, as per Sacnilk. With its combined day 1 and paid previews earning (Rs 43 crore), Rs 145.5 crore, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now a part of top 10 highest earning Indian films on their opening day:
Pushpa 2: 164.2 crore
Dhurandhar 2: 145.5 crore* (estimated)
RRR: 133 crore
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: 121 crore
KGF Chapter 2: 116 crore
Kalki 2898 AD: 93 crore
Salaar: 92 crore
Adipurush: 89 crore
Saaho: 88 crore
They Call Him OG: 84.75 crore
With Rs 102.55 crore day 1 opening in India, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has emerged as the highest Bollywood day 1 earner ever. The record was earlier held by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. It earlier collected Rs 43 crore in its paid previews, bringing the total box office collection of the Aditya Dhar-Ranveer Singh film to Rs 145.5 crores.
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