Dhurandhar Creates Box Office History in North America
Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar's epic spy action drama Dhurandhar is writing an extraordinary chapter in North American cinema history. The film has achieved something remarkable for Indian cinema in the biggest market outside India itself.
Record-Breaking Performance
Dhurandhar has now become the second highest-grossing Indian film ever in North America. Only S.S. Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion stands ahead of it in this prestigious circuit. More significantly, the film has claimed the title of highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in North America.
This achievement means Dhurandhar has surpassed historical benchmarks set by previous record-holders like Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan. The film continues to demonstrate incredible staying power even after six weeks in theaters.
Impressive Box Office Numbers
On Day 44 of its North American release, Dhurandhar added another $75,000 to its impressive total. This represents a remarkable hold considering the film's extended run and stiff competition from both Hollywood releases and domestic Indian titles.
Prior to this 44th day, the film had already earned $20.24 million during its first 43 days in North American theaters. This brings the running total to $20.315 million, which converts to approximately Rs 184.30 crore.
Sustained Momentum and Projections
Trade trackers now project an eventual lifetime collection in the range of $21-22 million for Dhurandhar in North America. Several factors contribute to this optimistic outlook:
- Sustained performance in premium format screenings
- Strong word-of-mouth support from audiences
- Positive chatter within the Indian diaspora community
- Lack of major Hindi film competition in the market
If these projections hold true, Dhurandhar could potentially cross the North American collection of Baahubali 2, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema in this crucial international market.
Mirroring Domestic Success
The overseas success story perfectly mirrors the film's extraordinary performance in its home market. In India, Dhurandhar has amassed Rs 821.36 crore in just 45 days. This makes it the biggest Hindi film of all time in the domestic market as well.
Sequel Announcement and Future Clash
The timing of this success could not be more critical for the franchise. Dhurandhar 2, also directed by Aditya Dhar, is already slated for release on March 19, 2026. The sequel will see the return of several key cast members including:
- Arjun Rampal
- R Madhavan
- Sanjay Dutt
- Gaurav Gera
- Rakesh Bedi
- Sara Arjun
However, one notable absence will be Akshaye Khanna, who received significant praise for his performance in the first installment but will not appear in the sequel.
The release date sets up what promises to be one of the most exciting holiday clashes in recent memory. Dhurandhar 2 will square off directly against Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas.
Toxic represents formidable competition with its impressive cast that includes:
- Nayanthara
- Tara Sutaria
- Huma Qureshi
- Kiara Advani
- Rukmini Vasanth
This 2026 clash between two major Indian film franchises is already generating significant buzz within the industry and among cinema enthusiasts.
The unprecedented success of Dhurandhar in both domestic and international markets demonstrates the growing global appeal of Hindi cinema. It marks a significant milestone for Indian films in North America while setting the stage for an even more ambitious sequel.
