Some films release quietly. Some create buzz. And then there’s Dhurandhar 2, which stormed into theatres and rewrote box office history within hours of its release.
Here’s a look at the massive records broken by Dhurandhar: The Revenge on its opening day:
A Thunderous Opening
The film opened to phenomenal numbers on March 19, collecting ₹102.55 crore nett in India on Day 1. Including paid previews of around ₹43 crore, the total domestic collection stands at approximately ₹145.55 crore.
Globally, the film has reportedly earned around ₹236.63 crore, placing it among the biggest opening days in Indian cinema.
Record-Breaking Preview Collections
Even before its official release, the film set the tone with its paid previews on March 18. It collected a massive ₹43 crore from over 12,700 shows, making it the highest preview collection ever, surpassing They Call Him OG.
Biggest Hindi Opening Ever
The Hindi version alone contributed around ₹99.10 crore on Day 1, making it the biggest Hindi opener of all time. The overall India total reached ₹102.55 crore despite minor delays in regional releases.
The previous record was held by Pushpa 2, which had collected around ₹70.30 crore in Hindi on its opening day.
Second Biggest Global Opener
With a worldwide total of ₹236.63 crore, Dhurandhar 2 has secured the second spot among the biggest Indian openers globally, behind Pushpa 2 and ahead of RRR.
Career-Best for Ranveer Singh & Aditya Dhar
The film marks the biggest opening ever for both Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar. Their earlier film Dhurandhar had opened at around ₹27–28 crore, making this sequel’s performance nearly four times bigger.
Highest Advance Bookings in National Chains
The film also created history in advance bookings, selling around 9.25 lakh tickets for Day 1 across national chains—beating records set by Baahubali 2, Jawan, Pathaan, and Stree 2.
₹100 Crore Mark Crossed on Day 1
Despite facing some cancellations and technical delays, the film comfortably crossed the ₹100 crore mark on Day 1. The Hindi version led the charge, while regional contributions remained smaller.
Beats Recent Blockbusters Easily
With over ₹102 crore on Day 1, the film has comfortably outperformed major recent releases like Animal (₹63 crore) and Jawan (₹65 crore), setting a new benchmark for Bollywood openings.
Sequel That Exceeded All Expectations
The first Dhurandhar (2025) was already a major success, but the sequel has gone several steps ahead. By delivering nearly four times the opening day collection of its predecessor, Dhurandhar 2 has established itself as a true box office phenomenon.
Overall, Dhurandhar 2 has not just opened big—it has redefined what a blockbuster opening looks like in Indian cinema.
