Dhurandhar: The Revenge Breaks Box Office Records—Hits 1000 Crore Worldwide in Just 9 Days

Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has shattered expectations and set a new benchmark in Indian cinema. The sequel stormed past the coveted Rs. 1000 crore mark globally on…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 27, 2026

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Ranveer Singh’s action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has shattered expectations and set a new benchmark in Indian cinema. The sequel stormed past the coveted Rs. 1000 crore mark globally on its ninth day, tying with blockbusters like Pushpa: The Rule and Baahubali: The Conclusion for the fastest achievement of this feat.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Global Box Office Triumph

With Rs. 981 crore collected by day eight, the film surpassed Rs. 1000 crore gross today, cementing its place among the all-time fastest earners. Domestically, the film earned an impressive Rs. 600 crore nett (Rs. 720 crore gross) in India during its extended first week, while the overseas market delivered USD 27.75 million (approximately Rs. 261 crore).

Overseas Dominance: Territory by Territory

Region	Gross (USD)
North America	16.4M
United Kingdom	3.7M
Australia	3.5M
Germany	815K
Other Markets	3.2M
TOTAL OVERSEAS	27.75M

The film’s strongest performance came from North America, where it collected USD 11.85 million in the US and USD 4.58 million in Canada combined. These markets are poised to break all-time records this weekend, with the UK close behind.

What Makes This Film a Phenomenon?

The experts credit the film’s phenomenal run to stellar execution and audience reception. The action sequences, star power, and director Aditya Dhar’s vision resonated universally. Notably, the film couldn’t release in the Middle East—a market that historically drives major Bollywood collections. Had it released there, projections suggest it could have crossed USD 60 million overseas.

Record Trajectory Ahead

Analysts predict the film will touch USD 30-35 million by this weekend and close around USD 45 million by its theatrical run’s end. For context, the original Dhurandhar earned USD 30.2 million overseas, making this sequel’s trajectory historically significant. With momentum intact, the film appears unlikely to catch Jawan and Pathaan (both ~USD 48M), but overperformance could shake things up.

Where It Stands in the Rankings

All-Time Highest Bollywood Grossers Overseas (excl. East Asia):

Jawan – USD 48M
Pathaan – USD 48M
Dhurandhar: The Revenge – USD 45M (projected)

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FAQs

Will Dhurandhar beat Jawan’s USD 48 million record?

While unlikely given current projections, strong overperformance and delayed releases in untapped markets could narrow the gap. It’s competitive but would require exceptional circumstances.

Why is the Middle East significant for Bollywood films?

The Middle East is historically the strongest grossing region for Indian films after India itself. The show that major releases in this region can add USD 10-15 million, explaining why Dhurandhar: The Revenge has room for growth.