Dhurandhar on Netflix: Ranveer Singh's blockbuster crowns itself the new king of Indian OTT with record-breaking views, surpassing Animal and Pushpa 2
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar broke records with ₹1303cr at the box office and 7.6M Netflix views. Ranveer Singh returns in the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, hitting theatres March 19, 2026.
Last Updated: 12.44 PM, Feb 05, 2026
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's spy-action thriller Dhurandhar has revolutionised Indian OTT releases. After an unprecedented theatrical run that began in December 2025, the film finally made its Netflix debut on January 30, 2026. Officially recording the greatest first-weekend views for any post-theatrical Hindi release in the platform's history, the title eclipsed the opening-weekend viewership of big blockbusters, including Animal, Fighter, and Pushpa 2: The Rule, within seven days of its OTT launch.
What specific viewership milestones did Dhurandhar achieve on Netflix?
The official numbers from Netflix's 'Tudum' rankings show that Dhurandhar had 7.6 million views in its first three days of release. With these numbers, it breaks the 7 million view barrier in its first weekend, making it the first Indian post-theatrical movie to do so.
Animal (Sandeep Reddy Vanga) held the previous record with 6.2 million views in its first weekend, but Dhurandhar easily surpassed it. Fighter (5.9 million) and Pushpa 2: The Rule (5.8 million) are now the highest-grossing titles behind Dhar's directorial. With 26.1 million hours of cumulative viewing time, the film surpassed all other non-English films in seven countries in terms of trending status. Notably, the film is currently trending at the top spot in Pakistan, a region that prohibited its theatrical release due to its geopolitical themes.
What is the central plot and runtime of Dhurandhar?
One of the lengthiest major Hindi films of recent times, Dhurandhar clocks in at 214 minutes. An Indian intelligence agent named Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh) opens up about the criminal underworld of Lyari, Karachi, in this gripping tale. He is tasked with neutralising a global terrorist organization that has set its sights on major Indian cities.
Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan play pivotal parts as an investigator and a mentor, respectively, and Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi/Hamza Ali Mazari. Akshaye Khanna plays the main antagonist, Rehman Dakait, while Arjun Rampal plays ISI agent Major Iqbal. Key supporting characters include Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.
How did Dhurandhar perform at the global box office?
The OTT success followed the exceptional theatrical performance. The domestic box office receipts of Dhurandhar surpassed ₹1000 crore, making it the first Bollywood production to accomplish so. It has solidified its position as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 with a worldwide cumulative collection of almost ₹1,303 crore.
As Dhurandhar: The Revenge (the sequel) gets closer to its release, fans' excitement for the franchise grows. The story will explore the protagonist's true identity as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and his ongoing activities in Lyari, according to a teaser that was released on February 3, 2026.
When is Dhurandhar: The Revenge arriving and where will it be available for streaming?
On March 19, 2026, theatres around the world will release the sequel. Given the significant competition the film will face from Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups on the same date, trade observers are closely monitoring its progress. Meanwhile, JioHotstar has acquired the streaming rights for the sequel, replacing Netflix, where the 2025 film is currently streaming.
Dhurandhar FAQs:
Q: Is Dhurandhar a hit or a flop?
A: Dhurandhar is a historic blockbuster. It is the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹1,000 crore mark at the domestic Indian box office, ending its theatrical run with a worldwide total of approximately ₹1,303 crore. It is officially the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.
Q: When is the Dhurandhar 2 release date?
A: The sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The film is expected to release in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Q: Which movie is clashing with Dhurandhar 2?
A: Dhurandhar 2 is set for a major box-office clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Both high-profile films are slated to release on March 19, 2026, creating one of the biggest theatrical face-offs in recent Indian cinema history.