Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: Ranveer Singh film crosses Rs 35 cr mark on Thursday; earns over Rs 1007 cr globally

Imran Khan criticised the trend of hyper-masculine, violent roles in Bollywood, stating he has no interest in playing a "hairy, angry man covered in blood," which many interpreted as an indirect dig at Ranveer Singh's successful film Dhurandhar 2. During a Reddit AMA, Imran expressed distaste for "man-children" characters and "toxic masculinity" in recent films, prioritizing grounded roles over the violent, "macho" trend dominating cinema.

With Rs 641.1 crore in the kitty at the Indian box office, Dhurandhar 2 has emerged as Bollywood’s second-highest-grossing film at the Indian box office, surpassing Chhaava (Rs 615.39 crore), Stree 2 (Rs 627.5 crore), and Jawan (Rs 640.42 crore). With its strong momentum, the film is now set to challenge Dhurandhar (Rs 894.49 crore) for the top spot in the coming days.

Some more records that Dhurandhar 2 has covered so far are:

-Dhurandhar 2 had a historic opening. The film released on Thursday, March 19, minting Rs 102.55 crore net in India on its first day.

-Dhurandhar 2's paid previews held on March 18 after 5 pm earned Rs 43 crore from over 12,700 shows across India, making Dhurandhar 2 the highest preview-day earner of all time.

-Dhurandhar 2 is the biggest Hindi ipener of all time as the film's Hindi version collected Rs 99.10 crore on its opening day.

-Dhurandhar 2 holds the record of career-best opening for Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar.

-Dhurandhar 2 also shattered records in advance bookings as it sold an unprecedented 925,000 tickets in advance across national cinema chains.

-Despite facing technical issues and screening delays across multiple regions, Dhurandhar 2 comfortably crossed Rs 100 crore on its opening day.

Dhurandhar's action-director Aejaz Gulab added that the "brutality" seen on screen was a deliberate choice dictated by the script's heavy dramatic undertones. "The script demanded that we design action sequences in a brutal way. The film is about underworld and gangsters, and these people are known for their ruthless acts," he said, justifying the criticism. "It's not mindless action; the action is backed by emotion. As an action director, I'm merely an executor of the director's vision," he added.

Dhurandhar 2's action director Aejaz Gulab shared that he spent 135 days shooting action sequences after 70 days of prep, working with a large team and international collaborators to achieve a global standard. The action-director added that Aditya Dhar gave him time to plan the action scenes. "The action is part fiction, part reality. Aditya sir gave me a free hand to do whatever I wanted. We designed every action sequence keeping the story, character, and their angst in mind and then we would run it through him for his inputs," he shared with PTI.

In a recent interview with PTI, Dhurandhar 2's action director Aejaz Gulab defended the intense violence in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, stating that it is deeply rooted in emotion and the harsh realities of the criminal underworld rather than being excessive. He shared how director Aditya Dhar gave a "free hand" to design these sequences.

Koimoi shared that Dhurandhar 2 has already secured a strong start for Day 8 by selling tickets worth Rs 22.34 crore net in advance, and with the Ram Navami holiday boosting walk-in footfall, the film is eyeing another massive day at the box office. Overall, it is targeting an impressive Rs 53–56 crore net (all languages) in India, with the Hindi version alone potentially hitting the Rs 50 crore mark—a rare and remarkable feat for a second-week weekday.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, led by Ranveer Singh, continues its powerful box office run into Day 9, showing no signs of slowing down despite the end of the holiday period. By 11:45 AM on its second Thursday. As shared by Cine Infinity, the film had already sold around 87,917 tickets across major chains like PVR INOX and Cinepolis, reflecting a strong weekday hold driven by positive word of mouth. Metro cities remain key contributors, with Delhi NCR outperforming Mumbai in advance bookings, and after a historic Rs 400 crore opening weekend, the film’s sustained momentum suggests it is firmly on track for another big milestone at the box office.

A part of filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's, yet another post on Dhurandhar 2, shared via X, read, "I believe that SYNDICATE is something which will match up to the post #dhrandhar2 era and that is the reason for my decision.

Here’s my take on why I want to wipe out my entire past and be a new born or a reborn director post watching #dhurandhar2 …

I wanted to be a auto rickshaw driver when I was around 10 , because I was fascinated with the vrooom vroom sound when the accelerator revs up..And then around 15 , I wanted to live in a forest inspired by a cousin of mine , and then a few years later , I wanted to be a engineer and then once again I changed my mind to become a director

Likewise I was heavily into Enid blyton’s books which I abandoned , when I discovered James Hadley chase , who I thought was the greatest writer ever

And then after a few years I discovered Fredrick Forsyth who awed me beyond my imagination

In effect we all keep getting re shaped from time to time because of newer and newer experiences which keep on elevating our bench marks as they should.

My bench mark films were The sound of music(Rangeela) , Exorcist(Raat, Bhoot) , Godfather(Satya,Company,Sarkar) .. in my entire career I was making films derived from those bench marks and mainly from Godfather. But now after seeing #dhurandhar2 all my earlier films look like nothing .. if Godfather was my earlier benchmark in this genre , I now felt #dhurandhar2 is like Godfather’s GODFATHER in the way , it redefined and reinvented everything , whether it’s craft , story telling style , character design , background music , laying out emotional landscapes, artistes performances , action choreography etc etc etc."

Trade analyst Manoz Kumar shared via X, "#1000crores WORLDWIDE " would've been Cake Walk in 5-6 Days , Had Dhurandhar 2 Released in GULF #pushpa2 did ~ 1000 Cr Worldwide in 6 Days while #dhurandhar2‌ in 7 Days IMAGINE the SCENARIO ~ had it been released in #gulf -- Even 2500 Crore Worldwide had the chance."

Dhurandhar 2 uses the transformation of Jaskirat into Hamza to explore how systems meant to protect individuals can ultimately fail them. It highlights how the film blends real-life events with fiction to create a narrative that feels rooted in reality, but also raises concerns about how it blurs the line between fact and propaganda. While the film presents a gripping and emotionally charged story, it leans heavily into hyper-nationalism and spectacle, often prioritizing messaging over nuance. The protagonist’s journey reflects not just personal conflict but also the larger consequences of institutional decisions, suggesting that even those created by the system can become its victims. READ MORE

Talking to ANI, actor and poslitical Ravi Kishan shared his views on Dhurandhar 2 and said, "Films like Dhurandhar are a reflection of society. When the Parliament attack happened, no one said anything. There are so many cases registered against Atiq Ahmed, yet everyone is busy making statements now. Look, cinema is a mirror of society—whatever happens in society is what gets shown in films. And this is a democracy. Dhurandhar has become successful, and it also shows many things happening against India, yet no one spoke about that. Regarding demonetisation, the whole country now understands why it was implemented. At that time, many people, especially from the opposition, were criticizing Prime Minister Modi, but today it has become clear what kind of conspiracies happen against the country—and they continue to happen every day."

Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar shared a note via social media, urging the audience to 'not fall prey' to misinformation.

The full statement by Aditya Dhar read:

“I am deeply grateful & indebted for the overwhelming love that Dhurandhar The Revenge has received from audiences across the country and the world. However, it has come to my attention that certain individuals are circulating manipulated visuals, by morphing officially released promotional material using artificial intelligence to create false and misleading narratives.

One such fabricated image falsely depicts the character Hamza/Jaskirat smoking while wearing a turban. This is completely untrue and does not form part of the film or any official material released by us. It is a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to provoke and create mischief.

Let me state this unequivocally: I hold the highest respect for the Sikh community, and every portrayal in the film has been handled with utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility. Any attempt to suggest otherwise through any doctored content is malicious and dishonest.

I urge audiences to rely only on official content and watch the film as it is intended, and not fall prey to AI-generated misinformation being circulated with ulterior motives.

Such acts will be dealt with firmly.”

The song ‘Phir Se’ from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, sung by Arijit Singh, has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences. While Ranveer Singh himself revealed that the track moved him to tears—sharing on Instagram, “I cried. Full stop. Did you?”—fans echoed similar sentiments online. The song’s video quickly became a major talking point, with many viewers admitting they were left teary-eyed in theatres. Social media was flooded with reactions, with fans calling the track deeply moving and praising Ranveer’s performance. Several even described it as one of his career-best acts, with many saying the emotional depth of the song resonated with “every brother, son, husband, and friend.”

Ranveer Singh starrer made Rs 47.70 crore net in all languages on Wednesday. The film failed to surpass the long-standing record held by Baahubali 2, which collected Rs 52 crore on its first Wednesday. This was a benchmark in the Indian box office history.

At the inauguration of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026, actor Kangana Ranaut highlighted films like Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, calling them a true representation of a 'New India' shaped by cultural roots, patriotism, and evolving ambitions. Interacting with the media at the event, she underlined the significance of platforms that promote such cinema and said, “This platform is meant for films like these. This is the image of New India.”

Trade tracker Sacnilk shared that on Day 7, March 25, Dhurandhar 2 continued to dominate the Hindi market with Rs 44 crore net from 17,791 shows at 34.7% occupancy, making it by far the largest contributor to the film’s India collections. The Telugu version earned Rs 2.50 crore from 1,431 shows with 34% occupancy, while the Tamil version collected Rs 85 lakh from 908 shows at 23% occupancy. The Kannada release, though limited to 81 shows, had a strong 39% occupancy, bringing in Rs 20 lakh and the Malayalam version earned Rs 15 lakh from 141 shows with 29% occupancy. Overall, Hindi dominated the box office, with Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam making modest contributions.