Dhurandhar: The Revenge beats Baahubali 2 after 9 years, crosses ₹1000 crore, becomes India’s No.2 film and now eyes Pushpa 2’s top record
New Delhi: Dhurandhar: The Revenge has created history at the Indian box office. The film has crossed the lifetime India collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, ending its nine-year dominance. With this, the film has become the second highest-grossing movie in India and now stands just behind Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Table of contents
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge beats Baahubali 2 after 9 years, crosses ₹1000 crore, becomes India’s No.2 film and now eyes Pushpa 2’s top record
- Film Crosses Massive Milestone
- Steady Performance Even After Three Weeks
- Breaks a Record That Lasted Nine Years
- Reasons Behind the Film’s Big Success
- Now Aiming for Number One Position
- A Big Moment for Bollywood
Film Crosses Massive Milestone
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film reached this milestone on its 20th day in theatres. It collected around ₹1,033 crore net in India, going past Baahubali 2’s total of about ₹1,030 crore.
The film released on March 19, 2026, and started strong at the box office. It continued to perform well over the next three weeks. It also became the first Hindi film to cross ₹1,000 crore net in India, a record that was earlier achieved mostly by South Indian films.
By Day 20, the film’s total India gross crossed ₹1,237 crore. Its worldwide collection reached around ₹1,640 crore, showing strong performance not just in India but also overseas.
Steady Performance Even After Three Weeks
The film slowed down slightly during weekdays but still performed well. On its third Tuesday, it earned around ₹10 crore. This shows that people are still going to theatres even after three weeks of release.
Experts say strong word of mouth and repeat viewing have helped the film stay stable at the box office.
Breaks a Record That Lasted Nine Years
Baahubali 2, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, held the top position in India since 2017. Many believed its record would be very difficult to break because of its huge popularity across the country.
However, Dhurandhar: The Revenge managed to cross that mark. The film performed strongly in Hindi as well as in dubbed versions, which helped increase its total collection.
It has also gone past other big films like RRR, Jawan, and Animal, making it one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema.
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Reasons Behind the Film’s Big Success
There are several reasons why Dhurandhar: The Revenge is doing so well:
- Ranveer Singh’s popularity has pulled large crowds to theatres
- The film has action, emotion, and patriotic elements that connect with a wide audience
- It performed well in many languages across India
- Positive reviews and audience feedback helped maintain interest
The film also stayed strong despite the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, which usually reduces theatre audience.
Now Aiming for Number One Position
After beating Baahubali 2, the film is now aiming to become India’s highest-grossing film. At present, Pushpa 2 holds the top spot.
Trade experts believe that if the film continues to earn at the same pace, it may soon challenge and possibly cross that record as well.
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A Big Moment for Bollywood
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not just a big hit but also an important moment for the Hindi film industry. It has shown that Bollywood films can match the scale and success of major South Indian blockbusters.
With this achievement, the film has set a new standard for future releases and marked a major turning point in Indian cinema.
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