Dhurandhar: The Revenge Box Office Shatters Records, Nears ₹250 Cr Globally

Ranveer Singh's latest cinematic offering, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' has stormed the global box office, setting new benchmarks for opening day collections in Indian cinema. The highly anticipated spy action thriller, a sequel to the successful 2025 film 'Dhurandhar,' was released worldwide on March 19, 2026, coinciding with major festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr, a strategic move aimed at maximizing its reach and initial earnings. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, had generated immense pre-release buzz, which translated into phenomenal box office numbers from its very first shows. Special paid preview shows were organized across India on March 18, 2026, a day prior to its official release, which alone garnered an impressive ₹43 crore net domestically. This strong start laid the foundation for its record-breaking performance. On its official opening day, March 19, 2026, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' collected an astounding ₹102.55 crore net in India, marking a significant surge of nearly 60% over its preview earnings. This propelled its total India net collection (including paid previews) to approximately ₹143.99 crore to ₹145.55 crore by the end of Day 1. Globally, the film's performance was even more spectacular. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' recorded a staggering worldwide gross collection of ₹235.74 crore to ₹240 crore on its opening day, inclusive of the paid previews. This monumental figure positioned the Ranveer Singh starrer as one of the biggest Indian openers globally, surpassing the likes of 'RRR' (₹223 crore) and 'Baahubali 2' (₹214 crore) in terms of Day 1 global haul, according to some reports. It also became the highest opening Bollywood film, breaking records previously held by 'Pathaan' and 'Animal'. The headline of The Times of India article, which stated the film was 'eyeing Rs. 250 crore glo' by Day 2, proved to be accurate and even somewhat conservative given the initial figures. Early estimates and reports for Day 2 (March 20, 2026) confirmed that the film continued its strong run. The cumulative India net collection crossed the ₹150 crore mark on Day 2, with Mint reporting a gross of ₹172.63 crore and a net total of ₹150.75 crore by the end of Day 2 in India. Furthermore, the worldwide box office collection for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' had already surpassed ₹236 crore by Day 2, indicating that the ₹250 crore global milestone was comfortably achieved or even exceeded within its first two days. The film's success extends to international markets as well, particularly North America, where it registered the highest premiere collection ever for a Bollywood film, surpassing Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal'. It grossed over $2 million in North America through premiere shows alone, landing it as the ninth-highest premiere for any Indian film in the region. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' features an ensemble cast alongside Ranveer Singh, including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, with several actors reprising their roles from the first installment. The film's compelling narrative, centered on a revenge mission tied to the 26/11 attacks, and its high-octane action sequences, have resonated strongly with audiences and critics alike, earning glowing reviews for Ranveer Singh's performance. Overall, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has not only lived up to its massive hype but has also significantly surpassed expectations, solidifying its position as a major blockbuster in Indian cinema history and demonstrating the robust appeal of well-made spy thrillers with a star-studded cast to a global audience. The initial box office trends suggest that the film is poised for a prolonged and successful theatrical run, continuing to break records in the coming days.

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