Is Dhurandhar 2 certain to topple Dangal, Baahubali 2 and become the highest-grossing Indian film ever?

It’s been just five days since Dhurandhar 2 hit theatres, and the Ranveer Singh-starrer is already rewriting Bollywood box-office history.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has clocked three ₹100+ crore days, shattered advance booking and opening records, and is now racing towards ₹1000 crore within its first week.

A historic box office run

The film’s performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. After earning ₹75 crore from paid previews, it opened to a staggering ₹240 crore and went on to deliver a ₹750-crore opening weekend—second only to Pushpa 2. At this pace, trade experts believe it is only a matter of time before it challenges Dangal, currently the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

Overseas success powering growth

Despite not releasing in key markets like the Gulf and Pakistan, Dhurandhar 2 is performing exceptionally overseas. It has already crossed $22 million in just five days and is expected to surpass $50 million by the end of its run—potentially outpacing global earners like Baahubali 2, Jawan, and Kalki 2898 AD.

Strong pan-India appeal

A major factor behind its success is its rare pan-India reach. Unlike many Bollywood films that rely heavily on dubbed versions, Dhurandhar 2 is drawing massive audiences for its Hindi version even in southern markets like Chennai and Hyderabad, with occupancy exceeding 80%.

In the Telugu states, the film has even outperformed local competition. On Monday, its Telugu version earned ₹2.5 crore, beating Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan—a significant milestone for a Hindi release.

Sustained momentum signals long run

Perhaps the biggest indicator of its longevity is its Monday performance. While most big-ticket films see steep drops of 60–70% after opening weekends, Dhurandhar 2 fell just 43%, with Monday collections still surpassing the opening day of Pathaan.

With no major competition in the coming weeks, the film is projected to cross ₹1500 crore within two weeks and could eventually breach the ₹2000 crore mark—putting Dangal’s ₹2070 crore record within reach.

Key takeaways

• Exceptional pan-India appeal, including strong performance in southern markets
• Rapid box office growth, with ₹1000 crore likely in the first week
• Strong weekday hold indicating long-term momentum
• Real possibility of becoming the highest-grossing Indian film ever

If the current trend continues, Dhurandhar 2 may not just be a blockbuster—it could redefine the box-office ceiling for Indian cinema.