- The spy‑action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, featuring leading Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, has continued its impressive box office run since its release on 19 March 2026. According to early trade reports, the film earned an estimated ₹126 crore on its third day, pushing its overall gross past ₹350 crore worldwide within its opening weekend. The strong performance has positioned it ahead of comparable early totals of the 2019 blockbuster War in similar timeframes.
Trade analysts attribute the film’s box office surge to packed screens across major cities, strong advance bookings and positive word‑of‑mouth from audiences. The film has been particularly strong in multiplex chains across North India and other urban centres.
Movie Overview
- Title: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge
- Release Date: 19 March 2026
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Producers: Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar
- Production: Jio Studios & B62 Studios
- Genre: Spy‑Action Thriller
- Runtime: 208 minutes (3 hours 28 minutes) certified U/A 16+ by the Indian film board
- Languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam (pan‑India release) 0
Main Cast
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Ranveer Singh
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R. Madhavan
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Sanjay Dutt
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Arjun Rampal
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Sara Arjun
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Rakesh Bedi
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Gaurav Gera
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Danish Pandor
Plot Summary
The film continues the high‑stakes espionage narrative from its 2025 predecessor, following Indian intelligence operative Hamza Ali Mazari (played by Ranveer Singh) as he navigates deeper into criminal underworlds and faces new adversaries. With extensive action set‑pieces, thriller elements and emotional beats tied to the protagonist’s journey, the sequel expands the universe established in the first instalment. 1
Budget & Box Office Performance
While official figures have not been fully disclosed, industry estimates place Dhurandhar 2’s production budget (combined with planned costs and marketing) in the range of **₹250–475 crore**. The film has achieved remarkable returns in its opening days, with estimates suggesting it earned:
- Approximately ₹75 crore from paid previews ahead of release — reportedly a record for Indian films prior to official opening day. 2
- An estimated global opening‑day haul reportedly above ₹190 crore across worldwide markets. 3
- More than ₹350 crore in total within its first three days. (Trade reports)
Overseas collections have also been significant, with premieres in North America reportedly earning strong ticket sales in the first few days. 4
Industry Impact & Records
The film’s performance places it among the top Bollywood openings of 2026 and underscores Ranveer Singh’s continuing box office appeal. Its pan‑India release strategy in multiple languages has expanded its reach beyond traditional Hindi markets, contributing to robust weekend figures.
In comparison, *War* (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, held one of the benchmark weekend totals for Hindi films. *Dhurandhar 2* eclipsing those early figures places it firmly on track to challenge major box office milestones later in its run