Dhurandhar 2 Fails to Achieve 300 Crore Opening Milestone

Bollywood’s Dhurandhar 2 opened to massive anticipation but fell short on day one. Hindi trade reports place the worldwide first-day gross at 230 crore.

How the opening compares

The film recorded the second biggest opening day ever in India. It remained well behind the 300 crore benchmark many had expected.

For context, Telugu film Pushpa 2 earned 294 crore worldwide on its first day in 2024. The original Dhurandhar had strong overseas returns, about $20 million in North America.

Release problems that hurt revenue

Last-minute censor delays affected regional language releases. Shows were postponed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Cancellations also hit Tamil and Kannada markets. Those losses reduced the film’s potential footprint in the South.

Overseas premiere planning and the Gulf ban

Overseas premiers suffered from limited screenings due to delayed content delivery. Several territories received fewer shows than expected.

The sequel again faced a Gulf ban. That restriction removed a reliable revenue stream from Middle East markets.

Where distribution went wrong

The team announced the release date soon after the first film. They did not complete all formalities well in advance, sources say.

In trying to meet the announced date, the makers compromised releases in key territories. Those choices translated into measurable first-day losses.

Outlook for the weekend and long run

Despite setbacks, early reviews and audience responses look promising. The film could generate strong weekend business.

Analysts say Dhurandhar 2 may still build momentum. It could challenge records set by South Indian films over time.

• First-day worldwide gross: 230 crore (trade reports).
• Pushpa 2 opening day (2024): 294 crore worldwide.
• Original film North America run: roughly $20 million.
• Key affected regions: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gulf countries.

Filmogaz.com will monitor box office movement through the opening weekend. The final tally will reveal how far the sequel can recover.