"Dhurandhar: The Revenge" breaks box office records in India
The Indian box office has a new reigning champion. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” (also known as Dhurandhar 2) has set the domestic market ablaze since its release on March 19, 2026.
The film, a high-octane sequel to the 2025 hit, has not only surpassed its predecessor but is currently rewriting the record books for Indian cinema.
A Historic Opening: Breaking the ₹100 Crore Barrier
The momentum for Dhurandhar: The Revenge began even before its official release. Paid previews on the evening of March 18 raked in a staggering ₹43 crore domestically. When the film officially opened the following day, it delivered a historic ₹102.55 crore net in India. This combined opening fueled a weekend surge that saw the film cross ₹430 crore in its first three days, outperforming the opening weekend of previous record-holders like Pushpa 2: The Rule.
The Road to the ₹1,000 Crore Club
As of late March 2026, the film is on a relentless march toward the elite ₹1,000 crore global club. Key figures from its first six days include:
- Domestic Nett: ₹575.67 crore
- Domestic Gross: ₹687.43 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹937.49 crore
Trade analysts predict that if mid-week holds remain steady, the film will comfortably shatter the ₹1,000 crore barrier before its second weekend, making it one of the fastest Indian films to reach this milestone.
Star Power and Cinematic Spectacle
Central to the film’s success is Ranveer Singh’s powerhouse performance as Hamza Ali Mazari (formerly Jaskirat Singh Rangi). The sequel dives deep into his origin story—a Sikh man from Pathankot who infiltrates the Karachi underworld to dismantle terror networks from within.
The ensemble cast has also drawn significant praise:
- Sanjay Dutt as the formidable Chaudhary Aslam.
- Arjun Rampal as the calculating ISI Major Iqbal.
- R. Madhavan is returning as the strategic intelligence chief, Ajay Sanyal.
Pan-India Dominance and Regional Impact
While the Hindi version has been the primary engine of growth—contributing over ₹52 crore on a single Tuesday alone—the film’s staggered release in South Indian languages has added a second wind to its collections. Despite minor technical delays in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions, the “A” rated actioner saw massive footfalls across the Deccan belt, with the Telugu version emerging as the strongest regional contributor.
Digital Benchmarks: A BookMyShow Phenomenon
The “Dhurandhar mania” isn’t just visible in theaters; it has dominated digital ticketing platforms. The film recently joined the exclusive club of movies that have sold over 10 million tickets on BookMyShow, ranking alongside legendary hits like Baahubali 2 and KGF: Chapter 2. With over 20 million total footfalls in India within its first week, it is officially the most-watched film of 2026 so far.
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