Aditya Dhar's latest directorial, 'Dhurandhar 2', continues its remarkable run at the global box office, now poised to challenge the long-standing record held by SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'. After 32 days in cinemas, the action-drama has amassed a worldwide gross of ₹1,756.64 crore, placing it a mere ₹53.96 crore behind 'Baahubali 2's' monumental ₹1,810.60 crore.
Released on March 19, 'Dhurandhar 2' has already made headlines by surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', which concluded its theatrical run with ₹1,742.10 crore. This achievement solidifies its position among India's highest-grossing films.
Box Office Performance and Milestones
The film's domestic performance has been equally robust, with an India nett collection reaching ₹1,115.67 crore. Its overseas contribution stands at a significant ₹421.10 crore to the global tally. The weekly breakdown highlights consistent audience engagement:
- Week 1: ₹674.17 crore
- Week 2: ₹263.65 crore
- Week 3: ₹110.60 crore
- Week 4: ₹54.70 crore
Entering its fifth weekend, 'Dhurandhar 2' added ₹2.70 crore on Friday, ₹4.65 crore on Saturday, and ₹5.20 crore on Sunday to its India nett total, demonstrating its sustained appeal despite new releases.
Top Indian Films Worldwide Grossers
As per industry trackers, 'Dhurandhar 2' has cemented its place among the elite. Here's an updated look at the top-performing Indian films globally:
- Dangal: ₹2,070 crore
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: ₹1,810.60 crore
- Dhurandhar 2: ₹1,756.64 crore (still running)
- Pushpa 2: The Rule: ₹1,742.10 crore
- Dhurandhar: ₹1,354.84 crore
- RRR: ₹1,230 crore
- KGF Chapter 2: ₹1,215 crore
- Jawan: ₹1,160 crore
- Pathaan: ₹1,055 crore
- Kalki 2898 AD: ₹1,042.25 crore
Featuring a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and Sara Arjun, 'Dhurandhar 2' has been celebrated for its compelling narrative and performances. However, the film now faces fresh competition from Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla', which opened to ₹58 crore in its first weekend in India. Trade analysts are keenly watching if 'Dhurandhar 2' can maintain its momentum to claim the coveted second spot in Indian cinema history.