1 / 7As Dhurandhar: The Revenge hits theatres, the sequel builds on the massive success of its first part, which has already set new benchmarks for Hindi cinema. From record-breaking collections to historic pre-sales, the franchise is emerging as one of the biggest box office forces in India.
2 / 7A Blockbuster That Reset the Bar | Dhurandhar Part 1 delivered numbers rarely seen in Hindi cinema and quickly became a benchmark for commercial success. It is among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time and was one of the fastest Hindi films to enter the ₹1,000 crore global club. The film recorded over ₹1,300 crore worldwide gross and more than ₹800 crore net in India, making it the highest ever for a Hindi film. Industry estimates suggest its lifetime domestic net could reach between ₹1,100 and ₹1,300 crore, which would be a first for a Hindi original film.
3 / 7The Sequel Is Already Breaking Records | Even before its full release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has set new benchmarks at the box office. It currently holds the number one spot in India for paid preview collections, earning ₹44 crore. This puts it far ahead of previous record holders like Stree 2, which collected ₹8.75 crore, and They Call Him OG, which earned ₹26.25 crore in previews.
4 / 7Entry Into a Rare Pre-Sales Club | The sequel has already entered an elite club by crossing ₹100 crore in opening weekend pre-sales. It is only the eighth Indian film and the first Hindi film to achieve this milestone. Other films in this league include Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, KGF Chapter 2, Leo, Kalki 2898 AD, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Coolie. Analysts expect the sequel to deliver a domestic lifetime net between ₹1,100 and ₹1,300 crore, potentially making it the first Hindi original film to cross the ₹1,000 crore mark. (Image: JioStudios/Instagram)
5 / 7Can This Become India’s Biggest Franchise? | With both parts combined, the Dhurandhar franchise could touch ₹2,000 crore in India, putting it in contention to become one of the country’s biggest film franchises. For comparison, the Baahubali series has collected around ₹1,400 crore in India, while the Pushpa franchise stands at approximately ₹1,500 crore.
6 / 7Where Dhurandhar Stands Among All-Time Hits | In terms of worldwide gross collections, Dangal remains the highest-grossing Indian film with ₹2,070 crore. It is followed by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion at ₹1,788 crore and Pushpa 2: The Rule at ₹1,742 crore. Dhurandhar Part 1 has already secured its place in the top tier with ₹1,307 crore worldwide, ahead of RRR, which earned ₹1,230 crore globally.
7 / 7What Lies Ahead | With strong pre-sales, record-breaking previews, and massive expectations, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is poised for a historic run. If current trends hold, the franchise could redefine what success looks like for Hindi cinema and set new benchmarks for future releases.
