The much-anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has rewritten box office history with a record-breaking opening day collection of ₹145 crore net in India.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has registered the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood movie, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Record-Breaking Opening Driven by Massive Previews
The film had already built strong momentum with paid previews earning ₹43 crore, far exceeding previous records. For comparison, Stree 2 had earlier held the preview record with around ₹10 crore.
With such a strong start, Dhurandhar 2 effectively entered its opening day with a significant advantage, helping it cross the ₹100 crore mark within hours of release.
Historic Day 1 Collection
According to early estimates, the film earned an additional ₹102 crore on its first official day, taking its total to ₹145 crore net. This makes it:
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The first Hindi film to cross ₹100 crore in a single day
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The highest Bollywood opening of all time
Beats Major Bollywood Blockbusters
With this performance, Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed several recent hits, including:
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Jawan (₹75 crore opening)
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Pathaan (₹57 crore opening)
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Animal (₹64 crore opening)
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Stree 2 (₹54 crore opening)
It has also outperformed pan-India hits like Baahubali 2 (₹121 crore) and RRR (₹133 crore), making it the second-highest opening in Indian cinema, just behind Pushpa 2.
Strong Performance Across Languages
The film is also seeing encouraging numbers in dubbed versions:
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Telugu version has crossed ₹2 crore
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Tamil version is performing steadily
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Malayalam and Kannada versions are expected to pick up after initial delays
Star Cast and Expectations
Apart from Ranveer Singh, the film features:
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R. Madhavan
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Arjun Rampal
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Sanjay Dutt
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Rakesh Bedi
The first installment of the franchise was a massive success, earning ₹1300 crore globally, and expectations are even higher for the sequel.
