Ranveer Singh’s spy-action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened March 19 and immediately rewrote the box-office playbook for Hindi cinema, earning INR761 crore (about $82.4 million) worldwide in its opening weekend. That haul makes it the biggest opening weekend ever for a Hindi-language film globally, driven by heavy advance bookings and packed theaters.
What happened: the numbers and milestones
Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge posted an extraordinary global total in its first weekend. Distributors and exhibitors reported sold-out shows across key territories, helping the film reach a new benchmark for Indian releases overseas.
Key box-office figures
- Worldwide opening weekend: INR761 crore (approx. $82.4M).
- U.K. and Ireland opening: $2.8 million, where the film debuted at No. 2 behind Sony’s Project Hail Mary.
Why it matters now
The scale of Dhurandhar’s launch matters for two reasons: it underlines the growing international appetite for big-budget Hindi action, and it signals stronger pre-release audience engagement — especially in markets where advance bookings and weekend capacity pushed shows to sell out.
Industry and fan reaction
The film’s record start has led to widespread industry attention, with analysts and studios watching opening-weekend hold and weekday drops to gauge long-term legs. Fans have flooded cinemas from India to key overseas markets, contributing to the sold-out screenings that fueled the headline number.
How it performed overseas
In the U.K. and Ireland, Moviegoers Entertainment handled the release and reported a solid opening — $2.8 million — placing Dhurandhar at No. 2 for the weekend behind Project Hail Mary. That placement, combined with the global tally, highlights the film’s cross-border reach and the continued importance of the U.K. market for Hindi releases.
What to watch next
Box-office watchers will track Dhurandhar’s weekday performance, its hold in secondary international markets (North America, UAE, Australia) and any expansion into additional territories. Studios will also be monitoring audience sentiment over the coming weeks and how repeat viewings and word of mouth sustain totals.
Bottom line
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has opened with a landmark weekend that sets a new standard for Hindi-language films overseas. With packed shows, strong advance sales and an international top-three placement in key markets, the sequel’s early run will be a major reference point for future Indian tentpoles.