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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 6 Worldwide LIVE Updates: The Ranveer Singh-starrer has collected over Rs 900 crore globally.Continuing its box-office rampage, director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge recorded a decent collection on Tuesday, March 24, as well and crossed the Rs 550 crore mark in domestic nett earnings. The spy actioner has entered the Rs 900 crore club globally.
On Tuesday, the Ranveer Singh-starrer recorded an India nett collection of Rs 56.55 crore across 20,412 shows, bringing its total domestic net earnings to Rs 575.67 crore and gross earnings to Rs 687.43 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The movie’s worldwide collection now stands at Rs 937.49 crore with Rs 250 crore coming globally for the Aditya Dhar directorial.
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During the day, the spy actioner also surpassed Kantara: Chapter 1 (Rs 852.36 crore) and Stree 2 (Rs 857.15 crore) in global gross, thus becoming one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema. If it maintains the same momentum, the spy actioner might beat Stree 2 (Rs 597.99 crore) and Chhaava (Rs 601.54 crore) in the domestic market on Wednesday, thus entering the Top 10 movies with the highest India nett collections.
However, despite arriving amid massive anticipation and receiving post-release endorsement from some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, including ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth, Dhurandhar 2 is unlikely to become the fastest Indian film to enter the Rs 1,000 crore club worldwide, dethroning Sukumar’s Allu Arjun-led Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), which achieved the milestone in a record seven days.
Nonetheless, the spy actioner is performing on par with Pushpa 2 and other all-time blockbusters in India. While the Allu Arjun-starrer earned Rs 64.45 crore (nett) on its first Monday, Dhurandhar 2 had minted Rs 65 crore, outperforming the former for the first time in daily earnings since its release.
According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed the lifetime global collections of Animal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The film, which has reached Rs 937.49 crore in worldwide collection, pushing past the lifetime totals of Bajrangi Bhaijaan (Rs 922 crore), Animal (Rs 915 crore), and Stree 2 (Rs 857 crore).
At the International Film Festival of Delhi, Siddhant Chaturvedi lauded Ranveer Singh for his performance in Dhurandhar. He told PTI, "I have seen him closely performing and every time I watch that man on screen, it's always surprising. When I watched 'Dhurandhar', both the parts, I was still surprised because the process, the depth, the nuances, the aggression, and even though I know him so closely, it's always surprising and that's the mark of a true actor."
According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 minted Rs 39.75 crore by 9 pm on Wednesday. This takes its total India gross collections to Rs 734.39 crore and total India net to Rs 615.47 crore so far. The film is currently running across 19,171 shows with an occupancy rate of 32%.
At the International Film Festival of Delhi, Vicky Kaushal praised Aditya Dhar for the success of Dhurandhar. However, he admitted that he hasn’t watched Dhurandhar 2 yet. Speaking to PTI, he said, "I'm just very happy to see how 'Dhurandhar' is working. I loved the first part, I'm yet to watch the second part. But Aditya is a great filmmaker, he's got a great cast together and I'm so happy that everyone is loving the film so much and I can't wait to catch it as soon as I go back to Mumbai."
As per a report by PTI, a Sikh community in Maharashtra has filed a fresh police complaint against the makers of Dhurandhar, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments in the film. The complaint was lodged at Mulund Police Station on March 24. Meanwhile, R. Madhavan has shared a clarification video on the issue.
Vivek Oberoi praised Dhurandhar 2 at International Film Festival in Delhi. He said, "I believe this will be a grand success. Giving India's youth a platform to showcase their art enriches creativity and culture. Aditya Dhar and the 'Dhurandhar' team have projected India's voice globally."
Dhurandhar 2 is earning on weekdays what many films usually manage on weekends. The film is showing no signs of slowing down. It has earned Rs 33.32 crore by 8 pm on Wednesday, taking its India gross collections to ₹726.81 crore and total India net to ₹609.04 crore so far. The film is currently running across 17,303 shows and is witnessing an occupancy rate of 31%.
Amid the Dhurandhar 2 craze, a video is going viral that shows Ranveer Singh’s mother recalling his struggles while trying to make a name in the film industry, often hiding the harsh comments he received during auditions from his family. On Simi Garewal’s show, she had said, "At the show, Ranveer’s mother Anju Bhavnani said, “He would just come home and say, ‘Mom. It is a bad day’. But being a mother, you realise that he is upset about something. He would shield us from a lot of what he went through at that time. Now, when he is successful, he comes and tells us the stories about what he actually did, and he protected us at that point of time from all the pain and rejection and comments that he had to hear. After hearing what he has to say now, you realise how much he has actually struggled, and he has come long way.” Read the whole story here.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is on a rampage when it comes to breaking box office records. The film has become the first Hindi film to cross the Rs 600 crore mark in India within seven days of release, surpassing the records of hits like Jawan, Pathaan, Stree, and Chhaava.
Ameesha Patel lauded Dhurandhar on social media. She wrote, "Eye opener. Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades, industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project, cast actors and not instagrammars who trend at parties, stop making projects and and start making films."
Recently, a Pakistani family’s review of Dhurandhar 2, in which they called it a “ghatiya film,” went viral on social media. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has now hit back at the criticism. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, he said, “Why didn’t they see the two Pakistani films which were released on Eid? I don’t even want to take the names of those films as I don’t want to give them unnecessary publicity.”
He added, “If they hated Dhurandhar The Revenge so much, why did they sit through the whole film for 4 hours? They could have simply walked out. They are passing comments that it’s a third-grade film. Then, why didn’t they leave within the first 30 minutes? Instead, they gave four precious hours of their life to this film. Kamaal ka patience hai inka!”
With impressive box office numbers, Dhurandhar 2 is now competing to surpass Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 record, with the two films running neck-and-neck. According to a report in Koimoi, Aditya Dhar’s film is trailing Pushpa 2’s first Wednesday collection by just 11% on BookMyShow.
This is based on trends observed between 6 am and 2 pm. While Pushpa 2 sold 200K tickets on its first Wednesday, Dhurandhar 2 has already registered ticket sales of 177K. The numbers are expected to rise further in the evening, especially with the Ram Navami holiday on Thursday.
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 has earned Rs 29.19 crore on Day 7 as of 7 pm. This brings the film's net collection in India to Rs 604.91 crore. Dhurandhar 2 currently has over 15,000 shows in India.
Veteran Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, wrote on X, "Dhurandhar The Revenge is absolutely fantastic! Loved every bit of it. Ranveer singh is brilliant, and the music especially the use of vintage songs leaves a lasting impact. Huge respect to Aditya Dhar for his conviction and craft. The lengths a soldier goes for patriotism makes the soul of the film. Congratulations to the entire team."
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently took to social media to reveal that Dhurandhar 2 has earned Rs 251.90 crore overseas. He also noted that the film has set a new record in the UK, surpassing the lifetime business of films like Animal, PK, and more in the country.
He wrote, "#xclusiv... 'DHURANDHAR 2' CROSSES ₹ 250 CR *OVERSEAS* – SETS NEW RECORD IN *UK*... #dhurandhartherevenge | #dhurandhar2 | #overseas Note: *Day-wise* data from Wed previews till Tue. ⭐️ Wed previews + Thu: $ 5.5 million ⭐️ Fri: $ 4.9 million ⭐️ Sat: $ 6.2 million ⭐️ Sun: $ 6 million ⭐️ Mon: $ 2 million ⭐️ Tue: $ 2.2 million ⭐️ Total: $ 26.8 million [₹ 251.90 cr] IMPORTANT: #dhurandhar2 is smashing records in #uk... In just *6 days*, #d2 has collected £ 2,460,523, surpassing *lifetime biz* of several blockbusters – #chennaiexpress, #padmaavat, #dilwale, #rrkpk, #pk, and #animal."
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who was responsible for assembling the impeccable star cast of the Dhurandhar films, has taken to social media to thank well-wishers for praising his work after the massive success of both films. He wrote, "I honestly don’t even know what to say…Non-stop calls, messages, tags so much love coming from everywhere. I’m truly, truly grateful. 🙏Thank you to each and every one of you for your constant love and support. A very special thank you to my brother Aditya Dhar for believing in us and standing by the entire casting team.This journey means everything… and all I can say right now is thank you. ❤️We’ll keep working harder and do our best to make you all proud."
In Dhurandhar 2, actor and former hockey player Udaybir Sandhu plays the character of Pinda (Gurbaaz Singh). Recently, while speaking to Pinkvilla, Udaybir opened up about his experience of working with Ranveer Singh. He said, "He is such a warm person and he makes you feel so comfortable that you feel it is a cakewalk. Ranveer also gives good feedback and suggestions. In my case it helped a lot. Also, as a co-actor he is very secure, gives space and he used to suggest variations. He was so invested in the film and he used to stay in character even if it wasn't his close up."
Dhurandhar 2 is maintaining its momentum even on weekdays. According to Sacnilk, the film has minted Rs 22.75 crore by 5 pm on Wednesday, with an occupancy rate of 22 percent across 14,009 shows in the country.
Lauding Dhuradhar, BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan told ANI, "The film 'Dhurandhar' is a mirror of society. When Parliament was attacked, no one said anything. So many cases have been filed against Atiq Ahmed, and now everyone is making statements. Cinema is a mirror of society... In this country, conspiracies against the country are hatched every day... Cinema is a mirror of society."
Dhurandhar 2 has been a box office tsunami but when it comes to top 10 worldwide records made by Indian films, it still needs to pick up pace. It is the 9th highest grossing Indian film of all time and is now eyeing the records made by Kalki and Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. However, the big question remains if it can become a part of top 5 films. Here's a list of top earners....
Dangal: Rs 2070 crore
Pushpa 2: Rs 1742.10 crore
Baahubali 2: Rs 1788.06 crore
KGF 2: Rs 1215 crore
Dhurandhar: Rs 1307.35 crore
RRR: Rs 1230 crore
Jawan: Rs 1160 crore
Kalki 2898 AD: Rs 1042.25 crore
Dhurandhar 2: Rs 937 crore
Makeup artist Karan Singh penned a Madhavan appreciation post and wrote about tranforming the actor into spy boss Ajay Sanyal for Dhurandhar 2. "Working with him was an absolute privilege and honor. His intelligence, curiosity, and dedication to his craft are inspiring. Honestly, if he hadn’t become an actor, I’m sure he would have been an incredible scientist. He kept figuring out better ways, asking questions, experimenting — all to make the process more efficient. With his ideas and experience, we managed to bring the makeup time down from four hours to under two hours, which was amazing. Beyond the actor, he is a true family man, someone who loves meaningful conversations and is always ready to teach and share knowledge. Thank you, Maddy sir, for being such a beautiful part of this journey. Your work in the film is truly extraordinary. Words will never be enough to describe the talent and dedication you bring to your craft."
When Dhurandhar released, many were left awestruck by how closely Madhavan resembled National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Makeup artist Karan Singh has revealed how that resemblance was achieved. He shared photos of Madhavan's transformation on Instagram and wrote, "Meeting R. Madhavan sir for the first time on the look test day of dhurandhar was an experience I will never forget. He walked in full of energy, excitement in his eyes, and said with a big smile, “Let’s start it.” That first day, the makeup took us almost four hours to complete. When I stepped back and saw him in the mirror, I was shocked myself at how closely he resembled Ajit Doval. But Maddy sir kept observing every little detail. He stood in front of the mirror, studying reference pictures again and again and said, “Something is missing.” He looked carefully, made a tiny adjustment… thinned his lips slightly… and boom 💥 Maddy sir disappeared, and Ajay Sanyal was born."
Trade site Sacnilk shared that on Day 7, Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong theatrical run across 12,439 shows, collecting Rs 18.25 crore net by 4 pm in India. With this, the film’s total India gross has reached Rs 709.02 crore, while the India net stands at Rs 593.97 crore, with final figures for the day still awaited.
Dhurandhar 2 actor Sanjay Dutt, who plays Pakistani police officer Chaudhary Aslam in the film, paid a courtesy visit to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday. ANI shared that during the meeting, the two discussed the growth and development of the film industry in the state, with Dutt expressing keen interest in building film-related infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. They also spoke about the government’s vision to position the state as a major hub for film shootings and the opportunities it offers to filmmakers.
Ranveer Allahbadia took to X to post, "A reels generation sitting through a 4-hour film without blinking. That’s not hype. That’s craft. @AdityaDharFilms @RanveerOfficial #dhurandhar2."
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continued its strong box office momentum on Day 6, outperforming Pushpa 2: The Rule’s Tuesday numbers by nearly 10%. The film collected around Rs 56.60 crore net on its first Tuesday, compared to Rs 51.55 crore by Pushpa 2, showcasing a stronger weekday hold. Its worldwide gross has now reached approximately Rs 937 crore. However, despite this impressive pace, Pushpa 2 still maintains a significant lead in total India collections by about Rs 69 crore, largely due to its massive dominance in the Telugu market, where Dhurandhar 2 trails significantly.
Ranveer Singh shared an emotional note as he announced Dhurandhar 2's song Phir Se's video out, and wrote, “I cried. Did you? 😢." He also credited it as a musical by Shashwat Sachdev.
A Sikh organisation has filed a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and its lead actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, according to PTI. The complaint, submitted at the Mulund Police Station on March 17, objects to a film poster where the actor is seen wearing a turban, long beard, and a ‘kada’—symbols considered sacred in Sikhism—while also holding a cigarette.
The group, ‘Sikhs in Maharashtra’, claimed that this depiction is disrespectful and has deeply hurt the community’s sentiments. They have demanded action against the film’s director, producers, and the actor. As of now, no FIR has been registered, and the matter remains under investigation, officials said.
According to a report by Variety, Dhurandhar has emerged as a major driver of India’s record-breaking film industry performance in 2025, which reached an estimated $2.18 billion (Rs 18,000+ crore) in total revenues, as highlighted in the FICCI-EY Report. The report added that the success of big-ticket films like Dhurandhar played a crucial role in boosting theatrical revenues, with multiple films crossing significant box office milestones during the year. It also highlights a broader industry trend—regional language content is gaining dominance, accounting for a much larger share of consumption compared to previous years. Dhurandhar is a key contributor to the resurgence of India’s theatrical business, underlining how large-scale, event-driven cinema continues to power growth in the country’s entertainment sector.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has emerged as a box office juggernaut, with Ranveer Singh delivering a record-breaking performance that has overtaken Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal in record time. In just 6 days, the film surpassed Animal’s lifetime India net collection, reaching around Rs 580 crore net and nearly Rs 693 crore gross domestically, with numbers still rising. While Animal had closed its run with Rs 553.87 crore India net and Rs 915 crore worldwide gross, Dhurandhar 2 has already crossed that domestic benchmark within a week, highlighting its extraordinary momentum.
Dhurandhar 2 is eyeing a historic Day 7 at the box office, with early trends pointing towards the biggest first Wednesday collection of all time. With Rs 22.5 crore net already secured through advance bookings and strong spot bookings expected throughout the day, the film is targeting a massive Rs 50 crore+ total, as share din areport by Koimoi. Trade estimates suggest it could land around Rs 54 crore net (all languages), marking a third consecutive weekday half-century.
According to Koimoi, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has posted impressive Day 7 advance booking numbers. The report states that the film sold a solid 6.32 lakh tickets (excluding blocked seats) for its first Wednesday, generating a massive Rs 26.55 crore gross in pre-sales at the Indian box office. This translates to approximately Rs 22.5 crore net, with such strong weekday figures highlighting the film’s extraordinary momentum and indicating an unprecedented run.
Members of the international media have been sharing strong reactions to Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, with several critics calling out the film for its brutality, excessive violence, and graphic imagery. Many reviews have also raised concerns about its political undertones and portrayal of certain communities, describing the narrative as aggressive and polarising. While some acknowledged the film’s scale and high-octane action, a majority felt that its storytelling leaned heavily on shock value rather than depth. CLICK here to read the criticism the film has received abroad.
X user @mickMNS posted, "Yes, all good and #dhurandhar2TheRevenge is such a massive success but ticket rates are beyond affordable price for common man...Avg. price of 600/- to 700/- is not any common men can spend although they are willing to take their family to theater...
X user @priyathedentico shared a reaction on about Dhurandhar 2 and posted, "Just watched #dhurandhar2TheRevenge what a masterpiece. Excellent story line , every character and role played to perfection, superb direction by @AdityaDharFilms. Never liked Ranveers acting but this is another level . I think u need the right director to bring out the beat in you. Excellent performance Except for the gory violence this movie is nothing short of a cult movie, which will change the way India perceives Cinema. Loved the ending . What can I say no words can describe the detailing that went into the making of movie and the resemblance to the real people . Hats off."
In an interview with India Today, Anil Kapoor also explained that he had already allotted those dates to another filmmaker and chose not to back out, adding, “I told Aditya, ‘I would have loved to do this cameo, but I'm already committed.’… It’s my loss, but that’s okay.” Despite missing out on the project, Kapoor praised the film and expressed hope to collaborate with Dhar in the future, reiterating that honoring commitments remains a top priority in his career and shared, "At least I know that it could happen to him as well—another filmmaker might offer me a role when I'm already committed to Aditya. If I were to accept that offer and cancel my commitment to him, it would be completely unprofessional. So yes, he offered me the role, and hopefully, we will work together in the future."
In an interview with India Today, Anil Kapoor recently revealed that filmmaker Aditya Dhar had approached him for a brief cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2), but he had to turn it down due to prior commitments. Emphasising the importance of professionalism, Kapoor shared, “Yes, Aditya came to me for Dhurandhar 2. He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film. However, the reason I am where I am today is because of my professionalism and commitment. That's very important; talent alone cannot define your success.”
X page (formerly Twitter) Track Tollywood shared, "#dhurandhar2 Hindi version is crossing Rs 500 Cr nett today in India, becoming the fastest ever to achieve this milestone in history by doing it in just 7 days. Previously, #pushpa2 (Hindi) held the record, achieving the same milestone in 11 days. Dhurandhar, with around Rs 800 Cr nett, is currently the biggest Hindi version in India, and Dhurandhar 2 is likely to surpass this in its second week itself. At this pace, it is all set to become the first film to achieve Rs 1000 Cr nett in its full run in a single language (Hindi). #dhurandhartherevenge."
Trade site Sacnilk shared that on Day 7, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) continues its box office run across 7,598 shows, collecting a net of Rs 6.87 crore by 12pm in India. With this, the film’s total India gross has reached Rs 695.59 crore, while the India net stands at Rs 582.59 crore, with final figures for the day still awaited.
Dhurandhar 2 has recorded a strong yet gradually tapering trend in its BookMyShow ticket sales over the first six days. X page (formerly Twitter) Lets Cinema shared that the film opened with an impressive 1.64 million tickets on Day 1, followed by 1.57 million on Day 2 and a slight jump to 1.60 million on Day 3. However, as weekdays set in, numbers saw a decline with 1.04 million on Day 4, 830K on Day 5 and 680K on Day 6.
Film journalist Faridoon Shahryar took to X (formerly Twitter) to share about the changing dynamics within Bollywood following the success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2. He wrote, "Faridoon Shahryar shared via X, "According to a reliable source, there is a major shift in Bollywood circles post #dhurandhar and #dhurandhar2. A lot of churning is taking place. Existing projects are being re-thought and re-imagined. Major discussion on @AdityaDharFilms's storytelling, planning, imagining actors and how to create an aura around them, using music as a character, making realistic cinema larger than life and why believing in the maxim: 'biggest risk is not to take the risk' very seriously. Sea change in Bollywood!"
Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has strongly criticised the makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, alleging that the film draws from real-life figures for commercial gain. The controversy stems from speculation that the character of Atif Ahmed is inspired by slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was killed along with his brother Ashraf in April 2023. In an interview with ANI, Ansari said he hasn’t watched the film but questioned the intent behind such portrayals. He argued that while filmmakers often include disclaimers about fictionalisation, they ultimately focus on making stories more sensational to drive box office success. He also accused the makers of misrepresenting Atiq Ahmed’s image, suggesting the film portrays him in a controversial light despite his death, while ignoring other real-life figures.
X user @akshat_bang praised Dhurandhar 2 and wrote, "Watched #dhurandhar2, and I genuinely can't remember the last time I saw an Indian film that excelled across every aspect of filmmaking. Story, screenplay, direction, casting, dialogues, music, background score - everything just landed perfectly. Feels especially proud to see Indian cinema deliver at this level in the action/espionage genre - something we've long looked to Hollywood for."
Businessman Dr. Sanjiv Goenka took to X to post, "Watched #dhurandhar2 and glad the wait wasn’t long. The sequel really ups the game, with @RanveerOfficial delivering a standout performance, bringing depth, intensity, and complete ownership of his character. Every role is finely crafted, and every actor rises to the moment. @ActorMadhavan is outstanding. @duttsanjay, @rampalarjun and @gauravgeraadd depth with well-defined arcs, while Rakesh Bedi is a delight to watch. Have to mention the casting by @CastingChhabra, which is spot on. A landmark duology by @AdityaDharFilms with @B62Studios and @jiostudios. Hats off!"
Pushpa, Baahubali, and Dhurandhar represent three distinct phases in the evolution of Indian cinema’s box office. The Pushpa franchise (Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule) currently leads in sheer commercial momentum, with over Rs 2,500 crore worldwide, driven by Allu Arjun’s massive pan-India appeal. Close behind, the Baahubali franchise (Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion), with over Rs 2,400 crore, remains the most iconic and influential, having redefined scale and global reach under S. S. Rajamouli and star Prabhas. Meanwhile, the Dhurandhar franchise, led by Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has rapidly crossed Rs 2,000 crore combined and is emerging as a dominant force, especially in Hindi and overseas markets. While Pushpa leads in current box office dominance and Baahubali remains the gold standard in legacy, Dhurandhar is quickly establishing itself as a powerful new-age contender.
Koimoi shared how the record-breaking spree continues for Dhurandhar 2 as it surpasses Animal to become the second highest-grossing A-rated Indian film in North America. It now trails only its predecessor, Dhurandhar, which holds the top spot with a lifetime gross of $20.65 million, further cementing the franchise’s dominance in the overseas market.
Here are the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films in North America:
Dhurandhar – $20.65 million
Pathaan – $17.49 million
Jawan – $15.23 million
Dhurandhar 2 – $15.05 million (5 days)
Animal – $15 million
Dangal – $12.19 million
Padmaavat – $12.17 million
PK – $10.62 million
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani – $10.45 million
Dunki – $8.60 million
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi recently addressed the trolling he faced after a viral video from a Dhurandhar 2 event sparked controversy involving his co-star Sara Arjun. The clip, taken during the film’s trailer launch, showed Bedi leaning in to greet Sara, which some social media users misinterpreted as him kissing her shoulder, leading to widespread criticism online. Speaking on the Red FM podcast, Bedi clarified that the gesture was entirely affectionate and paternal, especially since Sara plays his daughter in the film. He explained that he treated her like a child and would often greet her warmly to ensure she felt comfortable on set. Emphasising his intent, he said, “She is like my daughter… I would hug her and kiss her forehead.” Dismissing the backlash, Bedi added that the situation was blown out of proportion, stressing that it was an innocent moment that had been misunderstood.
While the film Dhurandhar 2 has received largely positive reactions in India, international critics have been far less impressed, with many taking issue with its intense violence and political undertones. Despite its strong domestic reception, the film has clearly faced a more critical and divided response from reviewers overseas.
Writing for The New York Times, Nicolas Rapold noted, “The music feels less like punchy needle-drops than the background to gaming, which one first-person-shooter flourish evokes. The first installment’s critics might think this sequel further desensitizes viewers to violence along national or religious lines. It’s a movie of the current moment, which isn’t exactly a comfort.”
Reflecting this sentiment, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge holds a modest 38% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with only 5 out of 13 reviews marked as positive.
In a recent interview with NDTV, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that the most difficult role to cast in Dhurandhar was Sara Arjun’s. They wanted a fresh face. Many established actresses would have wanted the part, but he stuck to his vision.
Actor Samyuktha, known for her work in Malayalam and Telugu cinema, shared her review of Aditya Dhar’s film on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Dhurandhar 2 – Four hours. No filler. No mercy. Pure cinematic domination. @adityadharfilms doesn’t make a film, he detonates a surgical strike in the minds of those who stand against India. This is storytelling as impact. As force. As fire. @ranveersingh doesn’t act, he prowls. A lion, unbowed, unchallenged, walking through a world of jackals. You don’t watch him, you witness him. @actormaddy sir, absolute mastery in stillness. Every glance, every breath, every pause, devastatingly precise. To the entire crew @rampal72 @duttsanjay #akshayekhanna @saraarjun @therakeshbedi #jyotideshpande @dhar_lokesh @officialjiostudios @b62studios @tseries.official @jiohotstar @stargoldofficial — this is not just cinema. This is a roar. An ovation that rises from the soul of every Indian. Jai Hind."
Actor Ameesha Patel took to X to share her thoughts on the success of Dhurandhar 2. She wrote, "Eye opener Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project, casted actors and not instagrammars who trend at parties stop making projects and and start making films."
According to X (formerly Twitter) page Malayalam Review, Dhurandhar 2 is heading towards Rs 12 crore+ collection in its first week in Kerala. If the momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2 is all set to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time in the region. The post read: “#dhurandhar2 #dhurandhartherevenge Heading towards a MASSIVE ₹12CR+ First Week in Kerala. ALL SET to become the #1 Bollywood grosser of all time in Kerala. A sensational run despite competition.”
On the global front, the film’s numbers are nothing short of phenomenal. Within just six days, its worldwide gross has surged past Rs 900 crore, as shared by trade site Sacnilk, bringing it remarkably close to the coveted Rs 1000 crore milestone at a record-breaking pace. Overseas territories—especially North America—have significantly boosted its earnings, while domestic markets continue to contribute strongly across all regions.
A background actor from Dhurandhar 2 has opened up about an unpleasant experience on set, alleging mistreatment despite being part of a major production.
Sushant Charak, an aspiring actor from Mumbai who briefly appeared in a crowd scene, claimed on Instgaram that he was denied basic comforts and humiliated during the shoot.
He further alleged that background performers were not given adequate respect or consideration and were often sidelined. Recalling the experience, he said, “I was made to feel very small.”
On Day 6 too, Aditya Dhar's film’s performance remained heavily dominated by the Hindi market, which contributed Rs 52.00 crore net with an occupancy of 36.7% across 17,910 shows. Among the southern languages, Telugu performed relatively better, collecting Rs 3.10 crore with a 43.0% occupancy from 1,404 shows, followed by Tamil with Rs 1.10 crore at 27.0% occupancy across 903 shows. Meanwhile, Kannada and Malayalam markets saw minimal contributions, earning Rs 0.20 crore and Rs 0.15 crore respectively, with occupancies of 48.0% (69 shows) and 34.0% (126 shows), indicating that while regional interest exists, the film’s box office strength continues to be driven primarily by its Hindi version.
Dhurandhar 2 has breached Pushpa 2's daywise numbers for the second consecutive day after trailing behind Allu Arjun starrer for the opening weekend. Here is a comparison between Dhurandhar 2 and Pushpa 2 box office collections.
Dhurandhar 2 (Daywise box office numbers)
Day 0 (paid previews): Rs 43 crore
Day 1: Rs 102.55 crore
Day 2: Rs 80.72 crore
Day 3: Rs 113 crore
Day 4: Rs 114.85 crore
Day 5: Rs 65 crore net
Day 6: Rs 56.55 cr
Pushpa 2 (Daywise box office numbers)
Day 0 (paid previews): Rs 10.65 crore
Day 1: Rs 164.25 crore
Day 2: Rs 93.80 crore
Day 3: Rs 119.25 crore
Day 4: Rs 141.05 crore
Day 5: Rs 64.45 crore
Day 6: Rs 51.55 crore
Dhurandhar 2 is seeing an unprecedented buzz. The film saw a drop as a new week began on Monday but it's still holding its own. While most films struggle to hit double figures during the weekdays, Dhurandhar 2 collected Rs 56.55 crore on Tuesday and registered only an 8% dip as compared to Monday. It also saw 36.7% occupancy, which is something most films see during opening weekend.
After a Shiv Sena leader filed a complaint over a scene where R Madhavan's character Ajay Sanyal, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, is ostensibly seen smoking while reciting a verse from the sacred Dasam Granth, Madhavan took to Instagram to clarify. "Dhurandhar ke pure parivaar ke ore se, aap sabka bahut dhanyavaad humein itna pyaar dene ke liye. Haali mein humko pata chala hai ki kuch logon ko iss baat se takleef hui hai ki iss film ke ek scene mein, Guru Gobind Singh ke Dasam Granth se kuch lines bolte waqt maine cigarette smoke ki hai aur isse unko thes pahunchi hai. Main aapko yakeen dilata hoon yeh bilkul sahi nahi hai. (On behalf of Dhurandhar's entire family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for showering us with so much love. Recently, we've learned that some people have been hurt by the fact that in one scene of this film, while reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh's Dasam Granth, I smoked a cigarette, and it pained them. I assure you, this is absolutely not right)," he said in the video.
Dhurandhar 2 has been seeing polarised reactions with many questioning it as a propaganda vehicle. Targeting those in Pakistan who have questioned the intentions of the Ranveer Singh film, Ram Gopal Varma wrote, "I have a WONDERFUL IDEA for all those in PAKISTAN who claim #dhurandhar2 is a PROPAGANDA film full of lies , they can get their own Pakistani @AdityaDharFilms, and make #dhurandharthetruth
Ameesha Patel shared that Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 is an eye-opener for Bollywood which has lost sight of the end goal of making films. “Eye opener. Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades (applause emoticons) industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project,,casted actors and not instagrammars who trend at parties. Stop making projects and start making films,” the Gadar actor wrote on X.
Dhurandhar 2 is seeing a massive interest overseas. The film trended as world no 2 over its opening weekend, as per Comscore, only behind Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary. With its day 6 box office collection, it has earned a total of Rs 231.57 crore in gross collections (this includes entertainment tax) globally, pushing its total worldwide gross collection to Rs 919 crore. It looks uncertain whether Dhurandhar 2 will emerge as the fastest Indian film to enter Rs 1000 crore club overtaking Pushpa 2, which achieved the feat in 7 days but its numbers are impressive nonetheless.
With Dhurandhar series, Aditya Dhar has managed a unique feat -- Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 combined have earned Rs 2000 crore, becoming the first Hindi film to enter this club. There are only two other series who have managed this feat -- the Baahubali and Pushpa series. However, it is the only series to have both films in the Rs 500 crore nett club in a single language
Weekdays have been unable to pause Dhurandhar 2's success run. On Day 6, Tuesday, the film added Rs 56.55 crore to its kitty from 20,412 shows, bringing its total domestic box office collection to Rs 575.67 crore, as per trade aggregator Sacnilk. With this, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has trumped BO records of Gadar 2 (Rs 525.70 crore), Pathaan (Rs 543.09 crore), and Animal (Rs 553.87 crore).
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