No China, No Gulf, Dhurandhar 2’s box office dominance continues even after 5 weeks
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has completed 36 days in theaters and is closing in on the global earnings of Baahubali 2. Its performance is special because it has crossed the Rs 1,766 crore mark without releasing in China or the Gulf markets.
since Dhurandhar: Revenge Since hitting the screens on March 19 this year, the box office conversation has been revolving around it – its record-breaking run, the benchmarks it has set, and how far it can ultimately go. Its many notable achievements include its continuous theatrical run for more than a month.
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is currently in its sixth weekend, having completed 36 days at the box office – a rare feat that only a few films have achieved in India, especially in the post-Covid era, where the industry remains dynamic and volatile, making it difficult to maintain trends.
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What makes this race even more important is that Dhurandhar 2 Is Delivered extraordinary numbers around the world Without release in China or Gulf markets. Its 35-day global performance becomes even more impressive when compared to other films – only Baahubali 2: The Conclusion earned more than that. Dhurandhar 2 In the same time frame. The main difference is that the SS Rajamouli directorial got the benefit of a simultaneous release in the UAE markets.
Specifically, all the top 10 highest– Worldwide grossing Indian films have performed at the box office for more than 30 days. However, it should be noted that Dangal earned a large portion of its global revenue from China baahubali 2 It ran for over 100 days in Japan and over four weeks in China, taking its total worldwide earnings to over Rs 1,500 crore. Dhurandhar: Revenge These markets have not yet been enjoyed and yet the collection is just as important as them.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Indian Movies Worldwide and Their Theatrical Performance (Source: Sacknilk):
- Dangal: Rs 2,070 crore – 50 days initially, then more than 50 days in China alone
- Baahubali 2 The Conclusion: Rs 1788.06 crore – 100 days in initial run and over two weeks in China
- Pushpa 2 The Rule: Rs 1,742.10 crore – 50 days worldwide
- Dhurandhar 2: Rs 1,766.06 crore (36 days & on)
- Dhurandhar: Rs 1,354.84 crore – Worldwide 100 days
- RRR: Rs 1,230 crore – initially 50 days, then over 560 days in Japan alone
- KGF Chapter 2: Rs 1,215 crore – Worldwide in 100 days
- Jaawaan: Rs 1,160 crore – 50 days worldwide
- Pathan: Rs 1,055 crore – 50 days worldwide
- Kalki 2898 AD: Rs 1,042.25 crore – Worldwide 50 days
Traditionally, Indian cinema thrived on long theatrical runs, with the 100-day mark considered the standard of success. like movies Mughal-e-Azam, cinder And rain Set the initial benchmark by running for 100 days or more in India. Later, The one who has heart will take the bride away. Mumbai’s Maratha Temple redefined longevity by completing 1,000 weeks, and it’s going on there.
The advent of multiplexes and the rise of OTT platforms changed the way audiences watched theatrical cinema. For movie lovers, going to the theater became a more selective, premium experience rather than an obligation.
List of longest running Hindi movies at the box office:
- DDLJ – 1,000 weeks and still counting
- Sholay – 286 weeks (5 years)
- Mughal-e-Azam – 150 weeks (3 years)
- Rainy – 100 weeks (2 years)
- i loved – 50 weeks
- Say no… there is love – 50 weeks
- Who are we yours…! – 50 weeks
- Mohabbatein – 50 Weeks
- Raja Hindustani – 50 weeks
Dhurandhar: Revenge It has only completed 36 days in theaters so far, but what it has achieved in that time rivals and in some cases even surpasses the performance of films that have run for two months or more than 100 days in recent years.
Its next big step is to move ahead Baahubali 2: Conclusion And Became the second highest grossing Indian film All-time globally. At present, only Dangal and the film directed by SS Rajamouli are ahead of it.
List of highest-grossing Indian films of all time worldwide (Source: SACNILC)
- Dangal: Rs 2,070 crore
- Bahubali 2: Rs 1788.06 crore
- Pushpa 2: Rules: Rs 1,742.10 crore
- Dhurandhar 2: Rs 1,766.24 crore (ongoing)
- Dhurandhar: Rs 1,354.84 crore
- RRR: Rs 1,230 crore
- KGF Chapter 2: Rs 1,215 crore
- Jawan: Rs 1,160 crore
- Pathan: Rs 1,055 crore
- Kalki 2898 AD: Rs 1,042.25 crore
At this speed, Dhurandhar 2 Not only is it keeping pace, it’s rewriting the rules of the modern box office. The question now is not whether it will slow down, but how far it can go.
The film is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. It stars Ranveer Singh in the lead roles, along with Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Danish Pandor and Sara Arjun.
Dhurandhar: Revenge Hits the screens on March 19.