Hey everyone! Today, let’s talk about a movie that really shook up the box office this year. We are diving into “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” a film that has broken many records and left a huge mark on Indian cinema. This movie is a big spy action thriller that everyone was excited about.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is a sequel to the 2025 film “Dhurandhar.” It wraps up the story of an Indian intelligence agent, Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari. He goes deep undercover to fight crime and politics in Karachi, Pakistan. The film continues his mission to get revenge for past attacks and face even bigger threats. It is a story full of action and strong emotions.
The movie is directed by Aditya Dhar, who is known for his amazing work. It was produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film is packed with big stars and has a runtime of almost four hours, making it one of the longest Indian films ever made. But don’t worry, people loved every minute of it.
Basic Details
Movie name: Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Category: Spy action-thriller
Language: Hindi (also released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada)
Release date: March 19, 2026
Director: Aditya Dhar
Main cast: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, Manav Gohil
Runtime: 229 minutes (theatrical)
Where to watch: Theaters (worldwide). Later on OTT platforms. Internationally, it started streaming on Netflix from May 15, 2026. In India, it became available on JioHotstar from June 5, 2026, with a special digital premiere on June 4, 2026.
Budget
The makers spent a lot of money to bring this grand story to life. The budget for both “Dhurandhar” and “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” combined was about ₹255 crore. This is a big investment for a film duology. Some reports said that the production budget for “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” alone was a little over ₹200 crore, including extra filming. If we add marketing and other costs, the total cost for this film was around ₹250 crore.
Opening Day Collection
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” started its journey with a bang! It had paid previews on March 18, 2026, and collected an impressive ₹75 crore from these previews.
On its official opening day, March 19, 2026, the movie collected ₹102.55 crore net in India. Its gross collection in India for the first day was ₹174.60 crore. The worldwide collection on its opening day, including the previews, was around ₹238.60 crore. This made it the biggest opener ever for a Bollywood film.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
Here is a look at how “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” collected money during its first week in India (net collection):
| Day | India net collection | India gross collection | Overseas collection | Worldwide total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 (Previews) | ₹43.00 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹102.55 crore | ₹174.60 crore | ₹64.00 crore (cumulative with Day 0) | ₹238.60 crore (cumulative with Day 0) |
| Day 2 (Friday) | ₹80.72 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | ₹113.00 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | ₹114.85 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 5 (Monday) | ₹65.00 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | ₹56.60 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 7 (Wednesday) | ₹48.75 crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
First week total (India net): ₹674.17 crore
Second weekend total: The second week collection was ₹263.65 crore (India net).
Total India net collection: ₹1,148.95 crore
Total India gross collection: ₹1,375.05 crore
Overseas collection: ₹438.00 crore
Worldwide collection: ₹1,813.05 crore
Latest Total Box Office Collection
As of July 13, 2026, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has earned a massive ₹1,813.05 crore worldwide.
In India, the film’s total net collection is ₹1,148.95 crore. The gross collection in India stands at ₹1,375.05 crore.
From overseas markets, the movie collected ₹438.00 crore. This is a huge success, especially because the film was not released in some major markets like China and GCC countries.
Hit or Flop Status
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is a huge success! It is officially an All Time Blockbuster. The film has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 so far. It is also the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time and the highest-grossing Hindi-language film in India.
When we compare its budget of around ₹250 crore (for both parts combined) with its worldwide collection of over ₹1,813 crore, you can see how profitable this movie has been. It has earned many times its cost, showing how much people loved it.
Earnings Report
The movie did not just earn money from theaters. It also made a lot from other rights. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” fetched a huge ₹245 crore from its non-theatrical rights.
The digital streaming rights for India were bought by JioHotstar for ₹150 crore. The satellite rights, which are for TV broadcasts in all languages, went to Star Network for ₹50 crore. The music rights were acquired by T-Series for ₹27 crore. These deals show how valuable the film was even before it hit the screens.
Why People Liked It
People really connected with “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” for many reasons. First, Ranveer Singh’s acting as Jaskirat Singh Rangi was just mindblowing. He showed so many emotions, from a tough spy to a loving son. Many believe he will win big awards for this role.
The story was also very gripping. It picked up right from the first part and added a lot of depth to the main character. The director, Aditya Dhar, did a great job of showing the emotional journey of the spy. The action scenes were thrilling and the music score was perfect for the mood of the film. Even though the movie was very long, people found it engaging and entertaining. The climax twist got a lot of cheers and applause in theaters. The film also made sure to show that it was not against any country or religion, which was important to many viewers.
Cast Performance
The actors in “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” delivered strong performances. Ranveer Singh, as the main lead, truly shined. His portrayal of Hamza Ali Mazari was powerful and heartfelt. People called his performance unforgettable.
R. Madhavan, who played Ajay Sanyal, was also exceptional in his role. Other actors like Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal also played important parts, adding more depth to the story. Sanjay Dutt’s character was a grey one, which means he was not fully good or bad, and this made his role interesting.
Public Response
The audience response to “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” was very positive overall. Even though some reviews mentioned the high level of violence or hints of nationalist themes, the movie was a major box office hit. People talked a lot about the film on social media and the word of mouth was strong. This helped the movie do well for a long time in theaters. Many audience members cheered and clapped during the film, especially during its big moments.
Final Words
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is definitely one of the most successful Indian films of 2026. It has set new records at the box office and proved that good stories with strong performances can draw huge crowds. This movie is a big win for everyone involved and a proud moment for Indian cinema.
Source note
Box office data and film details were gathered from trusted sources like Wikipedia, Rediff.com, Reddit, Koimoi, Sacnilk, Pinkvilla, Bollywood Hungama, The Indian Express, Republic World, Times Now, Mint, and B4BOLLY.
