Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to dominate Indian theatres following its release on March 19, with paid previews on March 18. The spy action thriller has become the first Bollywood film to surpass ₹1000 crore in India.
The film has set new box office records. But its daily collections are slowing in the third week. Even so, it is still a big commercial success. It continues to be widely discussed in the film industry.
Box office update
According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹7.90 crore on its third Wednesday, down from ₹10 crore each on the previous two days. This marks the first time the film has earned in single digits. It further highlights a slowdown in its third week. The total India gross now stands at ₹1246.67 crore, with net collections reaching ₹1041.27 crore.
With new releases scheduled this Friday, the performance of Dhurandhar 2 in its fourth week remains to be seen. The film has already surpassed SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (₹1,030.42 crore), though it has not yet exceeded the lifetime collections of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rise (₹1,234.10 crore).
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Reactions from South stars
The film has received widespread appreciation from South Indian actors and filmmakers. Director SS Rajamouli wrote on X,"I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul. The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design, and direction are flawless...But it's the emotional stakes that really ground it."
He also praised Ranveer Singh, "@RanveerOfficial, what a performance man... The sequence with the sister in the shed is a masterclass in acting." Rajamouli commended R. Madhavan for capturing "the helplessness and frustration of a nation."
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Allu Arjun described the film as "Patriotism with swag," while Vijay Deverakonda, who attended a special screening at Allu Cinemas, called it "something big" for Indian cinema and culture. Veteran actor Prakash Raj shared a cryptic post on X featuring the song Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar from the 1961 film Hum Dono, captioned,"Me Bahut Door from #Dhurandhar ....are you #justasking."
Me .. Bahut Door from #Dhurandhar .are you #justasking pic.twitter.com/UniBXj8mCN
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) March 19, 2026
About the film
Dhurandhar 2 continues the story of Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy operating in Lyari to dismantle a terror network targeting India. The sequel depicts his training as Hamza Ali Mazari, his rise in the underworld, and a confrontation with Arjun Rampal. Other cast members include R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, Danish Pandor, and Sanjay Dutt.
