New Delhi, March 21, 2026 — The highly anticipated sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (also known as Dhurandhar 2), starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has taken the Indian box office by storm since its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-octane spy action thriller has not only surpassed expectations but also set new benchmarks, becoming one of the biggest openers in Bollywood history.
The film, which follows the intense revenge saga from the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, was released worldwide coinciding with festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid. It features a stellar ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and others, delivering non-stop action and intrigue that has resonated strongly with audiences.
Record-Breaking Collections So Far
Paid previews on March 18 (Day 0) alone fetched an unprecedented Rs 43 crore net in India, shattering previous records for advance screenings.
On its official opening day (March 19, Day 1), the film roared to Rs 102.55 crore net in India from over 21,000-27,000 shows, with massive occupancy. This made it the highest single-day opener for a Hindi film, surpassing previous records like Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (Rs 75 crore) and emerging as the biggest Bollywood debut ever. Combined with previews, the domestic net tally crossed Rs 145.55 crore within the first two days, with gross figures exceeding Rs 170 crore domestically.
Day 2 (March 20) maintained the momentum with approximately Rs 96.91 crore net, pushing the cumulative domestic net to around Rs 242.46 crore (including multi-language contributions, predominantly Hindi at Rs 95+ crore, plus minor shares from Telugu, Tamil, and others).
As per the latest updates from trade trackers like Sacnilk, the film’s total collections have surged further:
- Domestic gross nearing Rs 258-269 crore in the initial days.
- Worldwide figures climbing rapidly, with some reports indicating totals around Rs 345-359 crore gross (including overseas contributions estimated at Rs 64-90 crore so far).
The overseas market has also contributed significantly, with strong performances in North America (early premieres minting over USD 2 million in some reports) and other territories, helping push global openings into record territory—some estimates place Day 1 worldwide gross at over Rs 240 crore.
Industry Buzz and Expectations
Experts and analysts hail Dhurandhar: The Revenge as a “box office tsunami,” with pre-release hype fueled by massive advance bookings (over 1.5 million tickets) and the legacy of the first film, which grossed over Rs 1,350 crore worldwide. Predictions suggest the sequel could aim for lifetime collections well into the Rs 1,200-1,300 crore range in India alone, potentially challenging all-time records if the strong word-of-mouth and weekend momentum continue.
The film’s A-rated intensity, combined with Ranveer Singh’s powerhouse performance and Aditya Dhar’s gripping direction, has made it the talk of the town. It stands out as the only A-certified film to achieve such monumental Day 1 numbers.
As the extended weekend unfolds and additional language releases (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) expand its reach, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is poised to dominate the box office charts and cement its place among the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history.
