‘Dhurandhar 2’ Roars at the Box Office: Record-Breaking Opening and Massive Audience Response
The much-awaited Bollywood spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released on 19 March 2026, has taken the Indian box office by storm. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has delivered one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema history.
Historic Opening Day Collection
From the very first day, the film showed extraordinary momentum. On its opening day in India, Dhurandhar 2 crossed the ₹100 crore mark, making it one of the highest opening-day grossers ever.
Globally, the film reportedly earned over ₹230–240 crore on Day 1, boosted by massive advance bookings and paid previews.
This explosive start placed the film among the top openers, even surpassing several previous blockbuster records.
Day 2 Box Office Performance
On the second day (20 March 2026), the film saw a drop of around 20%, which is typical after a huge opening. Despite this, it still managed to earn approximately ₹80–96 crore in a single day.
Within just two days, the total collection crossed ₹250–270 crore, firmly placing the film in the ₹200 crore club in record time.
Trade analysts believe the film has already recovered a large portion of its budget and is heading toward a blockbuster run.
Audience Reactions: Mass Appeal vs Criticism
What People Loved
The audience response has been loud and clear—this is a mass entertainer.
High-octane action sequences and visuals received strong applause
Ranveer Singh’s intense performance and dual role created major buzz
Theatre occupancy remained extremely high, especially in Hindi-speaking regions
Social media is flooded with posts calling it a “paisaa vasool” experience
In many cities, fans were seen celebrating outside theatres, showing the kind of craze usually reserved for mega-blockbusters.
Criticism and Mixed Opinions
However, not everyone is impressed.
Some viewers criticized the film for being over-the-top and unrealistic
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma even called such cinema a challenge to “old-school filmmaking,” sparking debate
A section of the audience felt the runtime (nearly 4 hours) was too long
