The action-packed sequel Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh has taken the box office by storm, setting unprecedented benchmarks during its extended opening weekend. From paid previews starting Wednesday evening to Sunday, the film faced capacity issues at multiple locations, with round-the-clock screenings struggling to meet audience demand.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, which had closed at ₹831 crore. The sequel continues its patriotic narrative against terrorism, resonating strongly with audiences and creating an unparalleled buzz, even amidst initial trade caution over inflated social media hype.
The numbers speak for themselves: the Hindi version of Dhurandhar 2 raked in ₹443 crore nett during the extended opening weekend—₹140 crore on Thursday, ₹81 crore on Friday, ₹109 crore on Saturday, and ₹113 crore on Sunday, including Wednesday previews. The film achieved the fastest-ever ₹300 crore and ₹400 crore milestones, signaling an explosive start to what promises to be a record-smashing theatrical run.
Industry analysts highlight that the hype and audience turnout for Dhurandhar 2 are unprecedented, surpassing expectations for a post-pandemic release. The combination of patriotic themes, high-octane action sequences, and Ranveer Singh’s star power has created a phenomenon-level reception across multiplexes and single-screen theatres alike.
With its historic extended weekend performance, Dhurandhar 2 has already cemented itself as the new benchmark for Hindi cinema openings. Trade insiders predict that the film could challenge lifetime gross records if its momentum continues, solidifying its status as one of the most successful sequels in recent Indian cinema history.