Dhurandhar 2 Release Date: March 19, 2026 | Director: Aditya Dhar | Cast: Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Yami Gautam, Sara Arjun
Ranveer Singh’s mega spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has taken the Indian box office by storm, and its second-day performance has only added fuel to the blockbuster fire. Directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the film continued its sensational run on Day 2 (Friday, March 20, 2026), crossing the coveted ₹200 crore net mark in India — a feat that cements its place as one of the biggest Bollywood releases of all time.
Dhurandhar 2 Day 2 Box Office Collection: The Numbers
Despite the customary Friday dip seen after a Thursday opening, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge delivered a remarkable performance on its second day. Here’s a full breakdown of the Day 2 box office figures:
| Metric | Day 2 Collection |
|---|---|
| India Net Collection (Day 2) | ₹80.72 Crore |
| India Gross Collection (Day 2) | ~₹96.8 Crore |
| Drop vs Day 1 | -21.3% |
| Total Shows (Day 2) | 20,125 |
| Overall Occupancy (Day 2) | 62.6% |
Cumulative Collections After Day 2
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| India Net Collection | ₹226.27 Crore |
| India Gross Collection | ₹269.39 Crore |
| Overseas Collection | ₹64 Crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹331 Crore |
Source: Sacnilk, Filmibeat (as of March 20, 2026 estimates)
Day 2 Occupancy Trends
One of the most encouraging signs for the film’s box office longevity is its strong occupancy even on the second day. The Hindi 2D version registered an overall occupancy of 59.83% on Day 2, with a notable growth from morning shows to the late-night bracket across key metro markets. Evening shows recorded an impressive 66.08% occupancy, signalling that audience curiosity is not dying down.
This healthy hold across screens in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata suggests strong word-of-mouth — the backbone of any genuine blockbuster run.
Breaking Records Left, Right & Centre
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not merely a hit — it is a record-shattering juggernaut. Here is a look at the milestones it has already achieved:
1. Highest-Ever Paid Preview Collection for an Indian Film
The film’s journey began spectacularly on Wednesday, March 18, with paid previews generating a gross of ₹51.60 crore and a net of ₹43 crore from 11,294 shows. This shattered the previous record held by Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG (₹25 crore), making it the highest-ever preview collection for any Indian movie.
2. First Bollywood Film to Cross ₹200 Crore Gross on Opening Day
On Day 1 alone, the film delivered a net collection of ₹102.55 crore from 21,633 shows at a massive 67.8% occupancy. It grossed ₹121.03 crore domestically, becoming the first Bollywood film in history to cross ₹200 crore gross on its very first day. The previous record was held by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan at approximately ₹130 crore gross.
3. First Bollywood Film to Cross ₹50 Crore Internationally
Dhurandhar 2 also made history overseas, becoming the first Hindi film to go past the ₹50 crore mark internationally on its opening day. The previous overseas record was also held by Jawan at around ₹39 crore.
4. Beat the Day 2 Collections of Jawan and Stree 2
Dhurandhar 2’s Day 2 net figure of ₹80.72 crore comfortably surpassed the second-day collections of Jawan (₹53.23 crore) and Stree 2 (₹31.40 crore) — two of the biggest Bollywood hits in recent memory.
5. Entered the ₹250 Crore Club Before the Weekend
By Day 2 evening itself, the film had crossed the ₹250 crore gross mark in India — a milestone achieved before the all-important weekend even began.
Worldwide Box Office: A Global Phenomenon
The film’s international appeal has been nothing short of extraordinary. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has posted a worldwide gross of ₹331 crore after just two days in theatres, with overseas markets contributing ₹64 crore. This makes it one of the highest-grossing Indian films internationally at such an early stage of its theatrical run.
The film has already surpassed the opening-day worldwide collections of blockbusters like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Pathaan, Jawan, and Kalki 2898 AD. Only RRR remains ahead, and the gap is narrow.
Non-Hindi Markets: A Delayed But Strong Start
Dhurandhar 2 faced an unusual challenge at launch — delays in censor formalities meant that dubbed versions in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam were unavailable for Day 1 in most centres. This significantly impacted the opening-day reach in key southern markets where advance bookings had indicated strong interest.
However, those versions have since been cleared and delivered to theatres. With these dubbed releases now fully operational, the film’s Day 2 and weekend collections are expected to get an additional boost from South India — numbers that trade analysts say could have been even higher had the regional rollout been smooth from Day 1.
What the Trade Is Saying
The trade and industry response to Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been overwhelmingly positive. Several analysts are projecting a ₹400 crore opening weekend, while long-term tracking has begun hinting at a potential ₹1,000 crore net collection — a figure that would place it among the all-time greats of Indian cinema.
It currently ranks 4th among the biggest Day 1 openers in Indian cinema by net domestic collections, and every indication points to it climbing higher before its theatrical run concludes.
About the Film
Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is a direct sequel to the 2025 spy thriller Dhurandhar. The story follows Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an undercover Indian intelligence agent operating under the cover identity of Hamza Ali Mazari — deep inside Pakistan’s Karachi underworld.
The sequel charts Mazari’s rise in the criminal syndicates and political power structures of Karachi while also avenging the 26/11 attacks and confronting even bigger threats. Shot back-to-back with the first part, principal photography began in July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, and wrapped in October 2025, covering locations across Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Thailand.
The stellar ensemble cast includes R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Yami Gautam, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Danish Pandor. The background score by Shashwat Sachdev has also been widely praised.
Verdict: Is Dhurandhar 2 a Blockbuster?
Based on every available metric — record-breaking previews, massive Day 1, strong Day 2 hold, extraordinary overseas numbers, glowing word-of-mouth, and record advance bookings — Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is an undisputed blockbuster. It has redefined what Bollywood is capable of achieving at the box office and established Ranveer Singh as a legitimate solo box office force.
All eyes are now on the weekend figures. If the film holds well on Saturday and Sunday, a ₹400 crore first weekend is well within reach — and the journey to ₹1,000 crore will have officially begun.