Dhurandhar 2 Box Office: Ranveer Singh Unleashes Bollywood’s First 100-Crore Opener
The madness surrounding Dhurandhar 2 has translated into a historic reality. Starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan, the Aditya Dhar directorial has obliterated existing benchmarks to deliver the biggest opening in Bollywood history and the third-largest opening ever across all Indian cinema.
A Historic Jackpot in Paid Previews
Capitalizing on the insane pre-release buzz, the makers opted for strategic paid previews on Wednesday. The move paid off spectacularly, with the film minting a historic 44 crore net from previews alone. These figures, combined with a massive Thursday release, have set a new gold standard for film launches in India.
Mammoth Day 1 Figures
Driven by over 50 crore in advance bookings and explosive over-the-counter sales, Dhurandhar 2 has pulled off an estimated 128 crore net at the Indian box office on its opening day (including paid previews).
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Total Day 1 (Inc. Previews): 128 crore
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Pure Day 1 (Thursday only): 84 crore
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Status: Bollywood’s first “Century Opener” in the domestic market.
Dethroning the Giants: Top Bollywood Openers
Ranveer Singh has comfortably surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan to claim the top spot. Even without the paid preview cushion, the film’s standalone Thursday collection remains higher than any previous Hindi opener.
| Rank | Film | Collection (India Net) |
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2 | 128 crore (Est.) |
| 2 | Jawan | 75 crore |
| 3 | Stree 2 | 64.8 crore |
| 4 | Animal | 63.8 crore |
| 5 | Pathaan | 57 crore |
The All-India Context: 3rd Biggest of All Time
In the broader landscape of Indian cinema (including South Indian blockbusters), Dhurandhar 2 has surged to the third position, overtaking the legendary Baahubali 2. It now trails only behind Pushpa 2 and RRR.
Top 5 Indian Openers (All Languages):
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Pushpa 2: 179.25 crore
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RRR: 134 crore
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Dhurandhar 2: 128 crore
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Baahubali 2: 121 crore
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KGF: Chapter 2: 116 crore
The Verdict
With a start this colossal, the industry is bracing for a record-shattering weekend. The film has not only met the “mad hype” but has arguably redefined the commercial potential of the spy-thriller genre in India. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us.
