Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' Nears ₹400 Cr Net, Tops US Box Office

Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated spy action thriller, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', has delivered an explosive performance at the global box office since its release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews beginning on March 18. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is a sequel to the 2025 blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' and stars an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. By its fourth day, Sunday, March 22, 2026, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' was reported to be rapidly approaching the ₹400 crore net mark in India. Early live tracking data indicated a domestic net collection of approximately ₹369.99 crore by afternoon, and ₹390.54 crore net by 2 PM on Sunday. Industry projections suggest the film could cross ₹500 crore domestically and ₹600 crore worldwide by the end of its opening weekend. The film had a phenomenal start, collecting ₹43 crore from paid previews and an impressive ₹102.55 crore on its official opening day (Day 1) across India. Its worldwide gross collection had already exceeded ₹501.04 crore within the first three days, demonstrating its widespread appeal. Beyond its domestic success, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' made a significant international impact by topping the US box office on March 19, 2026, beating several Hollywood films. This achievement garnered praise from various personalities, including musician Ricky Kej, who lauded Ranveer Singh as a "global superstar." However, this claim of being the '1st Indian film in history to hit no.1 on the USA Box Office' was subsequently fact-checked by social media users and other reports, noting that Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' had previously achieved a similar feat. Despite topping the US charts on its opening day, the film reportedly fell to the fourth position by March 20, 2026. Ranveer Singh's portrayal of the deep-cover operative Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari, has been widely praised as a career-best performance. The film's narrative delves into Hamza's backstory and his mission to dismantle a terror network in Pakistan, avenging the 26/11 attacks and confronting larger threats. The movie, which has a lengthy runtime of 229-235 minutes and an 'A' certificate due to strong violence, has resonated with audiences across various languages, releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. 'Dhurandhar 2' has also generated discussions due to its integration of real-world political events and figures. The film reimagines Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation announcement from November 2016 as 'Operation Green Leaf', a strategic move to disrupt terror funding networks. This aspect has drawn commentary, including a subtle dig from musician-singer Vishal Dadlani. Furthermore, actor Renu Desai publicly endorsed the film, calling herself a 'proud andhbhakt' (blind devotee) of PM Modi and urging those who criticize India to watch both 'Dhurandhar' films, linking the movie to patriotism and respect for armed forces. The film's success was celebrated at an after-party where Ranveer Singh was seen dancing to the popular track 'FA9LA' from the first 'Dhurandhar' film, originally featuring Akshaye Khanna's character, Rehman Dakait. 'FA9LA', pronounced 'Faasla', became a viral sensation after the first movie's release. The movie is also noted for its high production values, including cinematography by Vikash Nowlakha and music by Shashwat Sachdev. Despite its success, the film, like its predecessor, has been de facto banned in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is positioned as the final installment of the duology and is set to stream on JioHotstar after its theatrical run.

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