Dhurandhar: The Revenge eyes ₹2,500 crore milestone; Ranveer Singh's sequel chases Baahubali records with ₹1,355 crore prequel momentum and massive pre-sales

With Dhurandhar: The Revenge set to hit theatres on Thursday, March 19, the Indian film industry is looking to build on the success of its 2025 predecessor at the box office. The first installment of the spy-action franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, concluded its historic theatrical run as one of the most successful Indian films ever made, setting a high standard for the upcoming sequel.

How much did Dhurandhar earn during its historic run?

With an incredible global total of ₹1,352.88 crore (about $160 million), Dhurandhar quickly became a commercial powerhouse after its December 5, 2025, release. After a successful run in the Indian market, the film became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time and the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time with an impressive net collection of ₹895.42 crore.

Specifically, the film broke all kinds of records for Adult (A) certified content, demonstrating that mature-grade action thrillers can reach mass-market saturation. With an impressive 214 minutes (3 hours and 34 minutes) of running time, the film kept pulling in viewers even after ten weeks of release, showcasing its extraordinary "legs" at the box office.

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How is the March 2026 re-release performing so far?

To take advantage of the excitement around the sequel, the original Dhurandhar was re-released on March 12, 2026, in approximately 500 theatres around the world. The film has demonstrated remarkable resiliency over its initial four days of re-release (March 12–15), earning ₹1.25 crore net in India and around ₹2.75 crore ($330,000) in total worldwide gross. With this re-release, the film's total earnings at the global box office have reached an astounding ₹1,355.63 crore.

The franchise has achieved substantial success in overseas countries outside of India. Its geopolitical themes prevented it from reaching Middle Eastern markets, although it did quite well in Australia, Canada, and the United States, where it resonated with audiences due to its action-packed sequences and engaging storyline. This tactical window allows fans to revisit the narrative—which stars Ranveer Singh as undercover operative Hamza Ali Mazari alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan—just days before the sequel picks up the story.

What do the advance booking numbers suggest for the opening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge had an enormous opening, according to advance booking statistics as of today, March 16. Worldwide advance sales for the sequel have now surpassed ₹120 crore. Tickets for high-demand shows in Mumbai have gone up to as much as ₹3,100, and over 10 lakh tickets have been sold in India alone.

If the sequel lives up to the buzz around the first film, according to trade analysts, the franchise has the potential to surpass the Baahubali franchise (₹2,450 crore) and become the highest-grossing Indian cinema franchise ever. This can only be accomplished if the sequel earns around ₹1,090 crore worldwide. 

What should audiences expect from Dhurandhar: The Revenge ambitious scale?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is expected to be even longer and more ambitious than the original, clocking in around 235 minutes (3 hours and 55 minutes). Nevertheless, the industry is bracing for a record-breaking opening weekend because of the 2025 film's "Super-Duper Hit" classification. The film's release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada would fall in time with the Gudi Padwa and Ugadi festivals.