Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 Dominates Box Office with Record Day 1 Earnings
Dhurandhar 2 opened to a massive domestic haul on its first day. Trade tracker Sacnilk put the opening-day total at Rs 102.55 crore.
Box office breakdown
The Hindi version accounted for the lion’s share. Hindi contributed Rs 99.10 crore to the opening-day total.
- Telugu: Rs 2.12 crore.
- Tamil: Rs 1.16 crore from 958 shows in India.
- Malayalam: Rs 0.9 crore.
- Kannada: Rs 0.8 crore.
Paid previews and show disruptions
Paid previews on 18 December generated strong receipts despite problems. The film collected Rs 43 crore from 12,735 paid-preview shows that day.
Several regional previews were delayed or cancelled. Technical problems and non-availability of content affected Malayalam and Kannada screenings.
Exhibition schedule adjustments
The filmmakers issued an explanation and apology for the inconvenience. Hindi shows resumed from 5 pm, and Tamil and Telugu shows began from 9 pm.
Malayalam and Kannada screenings were deferred to the following morning. The team said they were working to restore normal schedules.
Context and comparisons
Dhurandhar 2’s launch outpaced the first film by a wide margin. The original Dhurandhar had opened with Rs 27 crore in December 2025.
This sequel delivered almost four times that figure on day one. It also outperformed several recent Hindi openers.
- Animal (2023) opened with about Rs 63 crore.
- Jawan (2023) opened with about Rs 65 crore.
Cast and reception
Ranveer Singh leads the returning ensemble. Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt also reprise their roles.
Major reviews have recommended the film for viewers seeking closure after the first instalment. Critics highlighted Ranveer Singh’s performance in particular.
Filmogaz.com will continue tracking Dhurandhar 2’s performance. Industry watchers say the film set record day 1 earnings for its scale and language mix.
