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Mon Mar 30 20:18:12 IST 2026

Mohanlal fans who had been awaiting the much-anticipated release of Drishyam 3 are disappointed as the makers decided to postpone its April release last week. This is the third instalment in the franchise directed and written by Jeethu Joseph.

The postponement of Drishyam 3 has come as breather for Vaazha 2 - Biopic of Billion Bros, which is set to release on April 2. Vaazha 2 was expected to have tough clash with Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 3 during the summer holidays.

Vaazha 2 is a sequel to 2024 sleeper hit Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys, directed by Anand Menen. The trailer of the film shows multiple references to Alphonse Puthren's Premam. The cast includes Hashir, Ajin Joy, Vinayak and Ala Bin Siraj in key roles along with Alphonse, Biju Kuttan, Sudheesh and Vijay Babu.

Why is Drishyam 3 not releasing on April 2?

The makers of Drishyam 3 hinted that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected the chances of a smooth run of the movie in the Gulf region. The GCC countries have a significant population of Malayali diaspora and any disruption in the Gulf release could affect its collection in the region.

Drishyam 3 has now been postponed to May 21, which is Mohanlal's birthday. It is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. The first instalment, Drishyam, which released in December 2013, was an unexpected record-breaking blockbuster in the industry.

The sequel, Drishyam 2, was released in OTT in 2022 amid Covid-related restrictions. However, Mohanlal has announced that the 2022 movie will release in theatres for the first time on April 10.

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Mon Mar 30 18:14:16 IST 2026

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge recorded a remarkable run till the second weekend, but it has faltered slightly on the second Monday. The net domestic collection on Day 12 was recorded at Rs 10.85 crore as of 5 pm, according to Sacnilk.

ALSO READ: 'Dhurandhar 2' breaks 31 box office collection records in just 7 days; here's the full list

This comes after the Ranveer Singh starrer collected a minimum of Rs 40 crore till Day 11. However, the momentum on Day 12 makes the Rs 40 crore collection an uphill task.

The spy thriller is still running across 11,816 shows across India. It has raked in Rs 1024.75 crore in gross domestic collections and Rs 857.72 crore, according to Sacnilk.

Even on the eve of its release, Dhurandhar 2 minted Rs 43 crore net from its paid previews while on the opening day, it bagged Rs 102.55 crore. Day 2 brought in Rs 80.72 crore. The first weekend saw the collection breach Rs 100 crore again, with the movie netting Rs 113 crore on Saturday and Rs 114.85 crore on Sunday.

But as expected, the week days saw a gradual drag. Dhurandhar 2 collected Rs 65 crore on Day 5, Rs 56.6 crore on Day 6, Rs 48.75 crore on Day 7, Rs 49.7 crore on Day 8 and Rs 41.75 crore on Day 9. Interestingly, the movie kept floating above the Rs 40 crore mark throughout the week.

During the second weekend, Dhurandhar 2 rose above Rs 60 crore. It raked in Rs 62.85 crore on Saturday and Rs 68.1 crore on Sunday.

In worldwide collection, the Ranveer Singh starrer bagged Rs 1361.95 crore. This also includes Rs 350 crore minted from overseas screens as the spy thriller dominates in Australia, UK, Germany, New Zealand, and even non-traditional markets like Hong Kong.

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Mon Mar 30 14:13:26 IST 2026

Director Vamshi Paidipally, known for movies like "Varisu", "Brindavanam", and "Maharshi", is officially making his Bollywood debut, along with the confirmation that Salman Khan will headlined as main star, a speculation that has been doing the rounds for a while.

The makers are currently in the pre-production phase with filming expected to commence in April 2026.

Vamshi is now the first Telugu director to collaborate with Salman Khan. The actor had previously worked with Malayalam filmmaker Siddique (in the Hindi-language "Bodyguard") and Tamil filmmaker AR Murugadoss (in the Hindi-language "Sikandar").

Interestingly, Nayanthara's name has been attached to this project for a while. And so is Anil Kapoor's. However, there has been confirmation on their joining the movie yet. If she indeed signs the dotted line, this would mark her second Bollywood movie since her Hindi-language debut "Jawan". Moreover, it would also mark her second Hindi movie with a Khan after Shah Rukh Khan.

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the yet-untitled project is an "action-packed entertainer with a strong emotional core. It is envisioned as a full-fledged commercial outing that presents Salman Khan in a space audiences strongly associate with him."

The report also says that the film will employ extensive visual effects and will be shot in multiple locations in India.

Salman Khan will be next seen in "Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace", earlier titled "Battle of Galwan". Nayanthara has the action thriller "Patriot", co-starring Malayalam biggest superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty, coming up in the last week of April.

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Mon Mar 30 14:16:17 IST 2026

Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" is doing well in India. The sci-fi movie, which was based on Andy Weir's novel of the same name, is recording strong numbers for an original, non-franchise Hollywood movie, despite strong competition from "Dhurandhar: The Revenge".

According to data collected from various sources, India contributed roughly $1.8 million to the film's worldwide gross of $300 million. The English version recorded the highest occupancy, with Bengaluru (84.3%), National Capital Region (81.5%), and Mumbai (77.5%) leading as top-performing markets for premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX.

A strong upward trajectory has been noted so far. It is now the third-biggest weekend opener after Brad Pitt's "F1", Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and the other Ryan Gosling hit "Barbie" (directed by Greta Gerwig). Both films were released in 2023. "Oppenheimer" opened with Rs 60 crore while "Barbie" followed with an estimated Rs 25-30 crore. "F1" opened with around a Rs 21.40 crore weekend gross.

Had it opened in the country a week earlier, as it was initially supposed to do, "Project Hail Mary" would've probably done more numbers, but, since many screens — including IMAX — had to be allocated to the Ranveer Singh-starrer, it wouldn't have been practical for Indian theatres, despite strong opposition from fans who argued that movies made for IMAX must be made available for the "Project Hail Mary".

However, the sci-fi movie saw steady growth owing to strong positive word-of-mouth and an increase in the number of premium format (IMAX, 4DX) screenings.

ALSO READ | ‘Project Hail Mary’ was initially almost four hours long, but trimmed to considerable length'

Let's remember that space-based movies do well in India, especially after the overwhelming reception to Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar", most notably when it was re-released recently on IMAX screens across India.

Initially, "Project Hail Mary" was limited to just 6 IMAX shows nationwide, but strong demands and social media "campaigns" led to an increase of nearly 60 IMAX screens by the second day.

When studying the data from the last decade, "Project Hail Mary" becomes the third film to join the elite club of non-franchise movies that opened over $70 million globally, alongside "Oppenheimer" and Jordan Peele’s "Us".

In the sci-fi arena, however, domestic box office reports show that "Project Hail Mary" opened better ($80.5 million) than "Interstellar" ($47.5 million), "The Martian" ($54.3 million), and "Gravity" ($55.6 million).

"Project Hail Mary" is also reportedly Amazon MGM's highest-grossing movie so far.

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Mon Mar 30 14:56:44 IST 2026

On Day 11, 'Dhurandhar 2' recorded the biggest spike in its India collection since Day 5. Day 11 saw Rs 68.10 crore in net gross while Day 5 saw Rs 65 crore. Day 11 gross saw a 8.4% surge, taking the day's earnings to Rs 68.10 crore from 19,270 shows, according to data tracked by Sacnilk. On Day 11, the worldwide total collection stood at Rs 106.51 crore.

The Ranveer Singh-starrer has so far collected Rs 1,000+ crore from India alone, with net gross coming up to Rs 867 crore. Combined with the overseas Day 11 collection of Rs 25 crore, the combined overseas figure now stands at Rs 342+ crore, taking the overall worldwide number to Rs 1,365 crore, surpassing the lifetime gross of the first instalment of the Dhurandhar franchise.

The first movie's worldwide gross of approximately Rs 1,300–1,307 crore was achieved only after a month, whereas "Dhurandhar 2" did the same in 11 days. The first film concluded its theatrical run with an India net gross of about Rs 840–894 crore.

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The major chunk of the revenue is coming from the Hindi version as usual, with 16,773 shows. Telugu comes second, with 1,438 shows.

So far, "Dhurandhar 2" has been showing a steady momentum with the least amount of weekday drops, and it shows no sign of slowing down. This is, undoubtedly, a rarity in this day and age when most big-ticket films show a dip in collection after a week.

If this Aditya Dhar directorial can maintain the same pace over the next twenty days, it could easily cross Rs 2000 crore or maybe come close to the "Dangal" milestone — that is, it could surpass the lifetime gross of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" (Rs 1785 crore) and "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" (Rs 1800 crore).

ALSO READ | Can 'Dhurandhar 2' reach the Rs 2000-crore milestone achieved by 'Dangal'?

The combined gross of both films in the "Dhurandhar" franchise has crossed Rs 2500+ crore. It now also has the distinction of being the first Indian movie franchise to have two Rs 1000-crore grossers.

"Dhurandhar 2" has already surpassed "Jawan", "Pathaan", Yash's "KGF - Chapter 2", Rajamouli's "RRR" and Prabhas's "Kalki 2898 AD" in domestic collections.

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Mon Mar 30 11:25:21 IST 2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge breaking box office records has become a regular affair. A new peak has been recorded in North America, where a decade-long milestone has been surpassed by the spy-action drama.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America by surpassing the final tally of S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Dhurandhar 2's collection in the region has already crossed the $20.80 million record set by Baahubali 2 in 2017. In third spot is Dhurandhar 1 with $20.65 million. Kalki 2898 AD takes fourth place with $18.60 million, while Pathaan rounds out the top five with $17.49 million.

"The Ranveer Singh-starrer has crossed the $20.80 million mark in just nine days, overtaking Baahubali 2's lifetime gross in the region. What makes this achievement extraordinary is the speed; a record that stood tall for nearly a decade has now been broken in under ten days," box office data-tracking website Sacnilk said in a report.

Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller stands a realistic chance of becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. Currently, Aamir Khan's sports drama Dangal holds the pole position, having managed ₹2,070 crore, followed by Prabhas' Baahubali 2 (₹1,788 crore) and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 (₹1,742 crore). The second part of the Aditya Dhar duology has reportedly crossed the ₹1,350 crore gross mark.

The film set the tone with a record-breaking opening weekend, collecting ₹761 crore globally in its first four days. The momentum was sustained through the weekdays, with the film collecting ₹64 crore on Monday, ₹58 crore on Tuesday, ₹49 crore on Wednesday, and ₹53 crore on Thursday in India.

R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi play important roles alongside Ranveer Singh. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

[Data is compiled from independent sources linked to distributors and theater owners. Estimated figures could have a correction in the following day(s) when revised figures are obtained. This website doesn't take responsibility for the authenticity of these numbers]

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Mon Mar 30 10:39:49 IST 2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has managed to take its domestic gross collections to ₹1,013.12 crore and total nett to ₹847.86 crore, as box office collection data from its 12th day have started to come in, a report said.

Initial reports showed Dhurandhar: The Revenge managed ₹0.99 crore on day 12, with the lion's share of screenings yet to begin. The movie is currently running across 3,681 shows, Sacnilk claimed.

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge has also surpassed the collection registered by its prequel. With ₹846.86 crore nett business, Dhurandhar 2 is now Ranveer Singh’s highest-earning movie ever.

Dhurandhar 2 had managed ₹68.10 crore domestically yesterday—the second Sunday since its release. On Saturday, Ranveer Singh's spy-action drama had managed ₹62.85 crore, Sacnilk data showed. The weekend also witnessed the movie becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record. According to available information, the Aditya Dhar movie has gone past $20.80 million in 12 days to enter the record books.

On day 11, the movie collected Rs 25 crore, taking the tally to Rs 350 crore gross internationally.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released on 19 March in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The movie stars Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

However, the beginning of the IPL may become a new obstacle for the spy-action thriller's historic run.

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Sun Mar 29 16:04:58 IST 2026

Vineet Kumar Singh, who was last seen in Anurag Kashyap's "Nishaanchi" in a crucial role, has joined Aneet Padda-starrer "Shakti Shalini", developed by Maddock Films.

It's one of the upcoming entries in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which comprises the "Stree" films, "Bhediya", "Munjya", and "Thamma". It's the sixth entry in the universe.

As per a report in Variety India, the role could mean big things for Singh, whose recent big-ticket forays include "Jaat" and "Chhaava". Interestingly, the latter was a Maddock production.

Production is already in progress. It's Aneet's next big release after "Saiyaara", which saw her and Ahaan Panday turning breakouts through their maiden lead performances.

"Shakti Shalini" also features "Homebound" and "Mardaani 2" actor Vishal Jethwa, who previously starred together in "Salaam Venky".

"Munjya" and "Thamma" director Aditya Sarpotdar is helming "Shakti Shalini", which will see Aneet's protagonist playing a powerful character taking on evil forces.

Maddock has already slated the film for release on December 24, 2026. However, with "King", starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, scheduled for the same date, the makers may reportedly reconsider their release strategy.

Meanwhile, Vineet Kumar Singh will be seen in Nagraj Manjule's Prime Video series "Matka King", headlined by Vijay Varma. Singh is most known for his collaborations with acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, in films such as "Mukkabaaz" and the "Gangs of Wasseypur" saga.

Like most of his contemporaries who started in the independent cinema space, Singh successfully made a smooth transition to mainstream cinema, with "Jaat" and "Chaavva" being the most notable examples.

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Sun Mar 29 14:39:03 IST 2026

"Matka King", the new ambitious series from acclaimed filmmaker Nagraj Manjule ("Sairat", "Jhund"), is gearing up for its streaming premiere. Prime Video has announced April 17 as the date.

Created and written by Abhay Koranne, the series also features Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan are producing the series under the banners of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions.

According to the official logline, Varma plays Brij Bhatti, a "sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect."

"Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting power dynamics, what begins as an ambitious idea soon takes on a life of its own, drawing in people across social strata. As aspirations grow and stakes rise, the series unfolds into a gripping narrative shaped by ambition, power, and belonging," it further said.

Other cast members include Vineet Kumar Singh, Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethia, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini.

"'Matka King' is a gripping story of one man's journey to succeed against all odds in a changing world, told in a way that will surprise audiences...The tale of Brij Bhatti's rise as the 'Matka King' is equal parts fascinating and cautionary. We are thrilled to have partnered with Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions to bring this bold story to viewers worldwide on April 17," said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of Originals, Prime Video, India, in a statement.

Kapur shared, "What drew us to 'Matka King' was the scale and uniqueness of the world it is set in, and the story of an individual navigating ambition, identity, and the pursuit of respect in a rapidly evolving society. It is a narrative rooted in a specific time and place, yet universally relatable in its exploration of human aspirations and choices," he added.

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Sun Mar 29 12:58:44 IST 2026

Those who couldn't get enough of Akshaye Khanna in "Dhurandhar" — and missed his magic in "Dhurandhar 2" — should have something to rejoice.

The chameleonic actor known for taking on intense personas is back with another unrecognisable character in a mythological epic based on an iconic figure — Shukracharya, the powerful teacher of the asuras (demons) in "Mahakali".

It marks Khanna's maiden Telugu feature, which is expected to be released in Hindi too, considering the “Dil Chahta Hain” actor’s renewed popularity following the massive success of “Dhurandhar” in the South market. It goes without saying that "Mahakali" will be eagerly awaited for his presence aside from the big promises offered by the cinematic universe.

As in “Chhaava”, we see a different side of Khanna, whose dramatic appearance, complete with a flowing white beard and hair, was first teased in a first-look poster. However, we got a better look at the actor in full costume when Prasanth Varma shared a behind-the-scenes still on the occasion of Khanna's birthday.

Varma called Khanna a "true actor who proves that real talent doesn't need noise", adding that the actor stands out with "effortless screen presence, powerful performances, and unmatched class."

Khanna has reportedly completed filming his portions in the much-anticipated epic.

In a social media post, Varma posted the picture with the caption, "It's an absolute honour working with you. Can’t wait to show the world what we’ve created together!"

"Mahakali" features Bhoomi Shetty as the lead, playing the titular goddess role. It is being touted as a female superhero movie, which is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), which was launched with "Hanu-Man" in 2024.

Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru, "Mahakali" was written and conceptualised by Prasanth Varma, who directed "Hanu-Man". The PVCU also includes the superhero fantasy "Adhira", headlined by S.J. Suryah and Dasari Kalyan, and directed by Sharan Koppishetty. Rishab Shetty's "Jai Hanuman", directed by Varma himself, is also part of the universe.

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Sun Mar 29 12:54:43 IST 2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was easily the most anticipated Bollywood movie of the year. Living up to expectations, Aditya Dhar's spy-action drama is racing ahead, breaking box office records with each passing day.

Most recently, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has taken its collection in North America to the $19.40 million mark, after it managed another $1.3 million on its second Friday, a box office data-tracking website showed. This has helped the Ranveer Singh movie move past Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD's lifetime gross of $18.60 million in the region.

By overtaking the Telugu dystopian drama, Dhurandhar 2 has now become the third highest-grossing Indian movie in North America. In second position is the 2025 sequel (Pushpa 2), which collected $20.60 million. Sacnilk expects this tally to be broken by the end of Saturday, leaving it trailing only Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The S. S. Rajamouli film managed $22+ million in North America, a figure that now looks achievable for the espionage thriller.

Earlier, the film became the first Indian film to cross the ₹100 crore milestone in a single day in one language, earning ₹145 crore (nett) combined in paid previews and on its opening day in India.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released on 19 March in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. It features R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi alongside Ranveer Singh in important roles. The performance once again reinforces the belief that word-of-mouth matters in the long run, not overblown marketing strategies.

Meanwhile in India, Dhurandhar 2 reportedly collected ₹41.55 crore on its second Friday, In comparison, Pushpa 2: The Rule, another trendsetting blockbuster in the nation's cinema landscape, had earned ₹43.43 crore on its second Friday. However, the Telugu movie was able to follow it up with strong collections—getting ₹75.49 crore on Saturday and ₹91.31 crore on Sunday, taking its total second-weekend collection to ₹210.23 crore (India gross).

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Mon Mar 30 10:44:57 IST 2026

"Dhurandhar: The Revenge" shows no signs of slowing down as its box office performance improved significantly on Day 10.

It collected Rs 62.85 crore on the tenth day for a total India gross of Rs 930 crore and total India net of Rs 778 crore, according to a Sacnilk report, which notes a 50.5% jump compared to the Day 9 collection.

With a reported overseas gross of Rs 296.00 crore, the total worldwide box office figure stands at Rs 1,226.44 crore. It's a clear sign that "Dhurandhar 2" is already on track to beat the lifetime gross of the first "Dhurandhar", which took a month to gross around Rs 1,354.84 crore.

If "Dhurandhar 2" can maintain this steady momentum over the next twenty days, it could easily cross Rs 2000 crore or maybe come close to the "Dangal" milestone — that is, it could surpass the lifetime gross of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" (Rs 1785 crore) and "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" (Rs 1800 crore).

The combined gross of both films in the franchise has crossed Rs 2500+ crore. It is now the first Indian movie franchise to have two Rs 1000-crore grossers.

As of March 29, 2026, "Dhurandhar 2" has become one of the fastest movies to cross the Rs 1200 crore mark within 10 days worldwide.

"Dhurandhar 2" is one of the three movies to cross the 1000-crore mark in a short span.

As of now, "Pushpa 2" remains the fastest to reach that milestone (5 days), whereas "Baahubali 2" took 7 days.

However, both "Dhurandhar 2" and "Baahubali " took the same time (3 days) to reach the 500-crore mark. "Pushpa 2" was the fastest (2 days).

These figures officially confirm "Dhurandhar" as the highest-grossing Indian movie franchise worldwide, toppling "Baahubali" from that spot.

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Along with Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2", it is the fastest Indian film to reach the Rs 1,000 crore mark worldwide. The overall data shows that it set a record for the highest second Saturday in Hindi cinema, with Rs 58 crore.

In terms of lifetime domestic earnings, "Dhurandhar 2" has already surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's movies "Jawan", "Pathaan", Yash's "KGF - Chapter 2", Rajamouli's "RRR" and Prabhas's "Kalki 2898 AD".

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-voltage spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh was released in theatres on the evening of March 18 (early paid previews) and opened wide on March 19.

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Sun Mar 29 12:11:36 IST 2026

On its eleventh day in theatres, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has collected a nett of ₹11.85 crore already, a box office data-tracking website showed. The total domestic gross collection of the Aditya Dhar movie now stands at ₹944.42 crore.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge's total India nett now stands at ₹790.62 crore, and it is almost certain that it will break into the 800 crore club today. According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 collected ₹62.85 crore nett on its second Saturday across 18,820 screens, taking the worldwide gross to ₹1,226.44 crore.

Regarding box office records, Ranveer Singh is scaling greater heights with each passing day. "With 700 crore nett already in the bag (731+ crore in 10 days), the film is now aggressively marching towards the historic 1,000 crore nett milestone in Hindi. If the current trend continues, it is only a matter of time before the film achieves this rare feat—something no Hindi film has managed at this scale before. In all versions, it has earned 775+ nett so far," Sacnilk said.

On the eve of its release, Dhurandhar 2 earned ₹43 crore, while the opening day saw the Ranveer Singh-starrer rake in ₹102.55 crore in nett collection. Though the collections slightly dipped on Friday to ₹80.72 crore, they bounced back during the weekend with ₹113 crore on Saturday and ₹114.85 crore on Sunday.

The sequel charts the rise of Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld, while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi—tracing the journey of the young man who eventually transforms into the covert operative.

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

However, the beginning of the IPL may become a new obstacle for the spy-action thriller's historic run.

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Sat Mar 28 18:36:20 IST 2026

One record after another. One milestone after another. The spy thriller that has shattered Indian box office records is here to slay and stay. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has collected a minimum of Rs 40 crore on all 10 days since its release. Make it 11, if you include the paid previews on the day before its release.

On Day 10, Dhurandhar 2 raked in Rs 40 crore from 12,900 shows, as per data available till 5 pm. As the day progresses, the final figures are expected to grow higher, considering the weekend vibes.

The total net domestic collection has crossed Rs 750 crore on Day 10 while the total gross collection has surpassed Rs 900 crore in India box office.

The earnings from overseas screens were pegged at Rs 286 crore. This takes the worldwide collections in 10 days to Rs 1,186 crore.

On the eve of its release, Dhurandhar 2 earned Rs 43 crore while the opening day saw the Ranveer Singh starrer rake in Rs 102.55 crore in net collection. Thought the collections slightly dipped on Friday to Rs 80.72 crore but bounced back during the weekend with Rs 113 crore on Saturday and Rs 114.85 crore on Sunday.

The week days saw a gradual dip but the collections remained above Rs 40 crore on all days. Dhurandhar 2 minted Rs 65 crore on Day 5, Rs 56.6 crore on Day 6, Rs 48.75 crore on Day 7, Rs 49.7 crore on Day 8 and Rs 41.75 crore on Day 9.

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Sat Mar 28 16:21:54 IST 2026

It was a packed room of mostly young college-goers as Manoj Bajpayee took the stage at the International Film Festival Delhi on Friday, reflecting on a career that has come to define persistence in a rather ruthless industry. In conversation, the actor spoke about his journey through Hindi cinema and answered questions from young aspirants who sought insights into breaking into a field known to be challenging and even unforgiving.

“One has to be passionate, mad, but also intelligent,” Bajpayee said, as he reflected on his early years in Bihar. “As a 10-year-old, you cannot tell people that you want to become an actor. They’ll crush your dream then and there in the name of care.” Instead, he told his father he would prepare for the UPSC in Delhi.

From Delhi, his journey took him to Mumbai, where he began with small roles in films like “Drohkaal” and “Bandit Queen”. His breakthrough came with Bhiku Mhatre in “Satya”, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, a performance that earned him the National Award.

Recalling "Satya”, Bajpayee shared that he informed his family about the film only when it was close to release. “At that time, I feared the film would be jinxed if I said anything.”

‘Lacunae in the system’

Speaking about the inherent flaws in the Indian film ecosystem, Manoj Bajpayee cited his 2007 film ‘1971’. Written by Piyush Mishra and directed by Amrit Sagar, the film follows six Indian prisoners of war attempting to escape captivity during the 1971 war.

The film failed at the box office but went on to win a National Award, later finding a wider audience on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are lacunae in the system,” Bajpayee said.

On working with first-time indie filmmakers

Along with his acclaimed performances, Bajpayee is also known for working with debutant independent filmmakers such as Rahul Chittella in “Gulmohar” and Raam Reddy in “Jugnuma: The Fable”, among others.

“I get a lot of creative satisfaction working with them,” he said. “These films create an audience both in India and abroad. I get to be known by them, and the filmmakers also get empowered.”

In contrast, “The big filmmakers are stuck within their own system and stars. You don’t feature in their scheme of things. So what do you do? Sit at home?”

“Big stars work with three or four established makers, but that’s not the case with us,” he added.

The process, he pointed out, is rarely straightforward. “I go to directors too,” he said, citing “Special 26” and “Aligarh”.

In an interesting anecdote, the actor shared how even that offers no guarantee. Recalling Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Maqbool”, Bajpayee said, “I told him I’ll come crawling to you for the part.” The role, initially considered for Kay Kay Menon, eventually went to Irrfan Khan, he added with a laugh.

Speaking to the media, he also addressed the growing use of artificial intelligence and concerns around personality rights. He stressed that any use of an artist’s work or identity must come with proper compensation and respect for the years of effort behind it.

The IFFD is running until March 31.

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Sat Mar 28 14:58:02 IST 2026

Filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller recently spoke candidly about the editing process on Ryan Gosling's blockbuster "Project Hail Mary". During a casual chat on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, they shared that an early cut of the sci-fi film — based on Andy Weir's book of the same name — ran to nearly four hours, an experience they found both eye-opening and embarrassing.

According to Miller, while the film’s first official test screening eventually went well, the creative team relies heavily on informal previews with trusted peers throughout the process. These early screenings often include friends, family members, writers, and fellow filmmakers, offering a safe environment for honest feedback. At one such stage, the film was still extremely long. Even after trimming the initial assembly to under four hours, Lord and Miller presented a three-hour-and-45-minute version to a group of director friends.

The reaction was swift and unanimous. As Lord explained, the feedback they received was simple: the film needed to be significantly shorter. While the directors initially believed many scenes were engaging and charming, audience reactions told a different story. Moments that worked on paper or in isolation did not always resonate when viewed as part of the larger narrative.

This realisation proved crucial. Lord noted that understanding which elements failed to land made it easier to make decisive cuts. The filmmakers were able to reduce the runtime to around three hours relatively quickly. From there, the process became more gradual and meticulous, with Miller describing how they “slowly, slowly” worked the film down further.

Ultimately, the final theatrical cut settled at approximately two and a half hours, a length that they felt balanced storytelling depth with audience engagement.

The film stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a science teacher and former molecular biologist tasked with helping save Earth from extinction. The story follows his unexpected journey into space, where he encounters an alien companion named Rocky.

The film opened to largely positive reviews and performed strongly at the box office, earning $80.5 million domestically in its opening weekend. It marked the biggest debut of the year at the time, later surpassing the $100 million milestone.

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Sat Mar 28 13:05:43 IST 2026

After “The Crown”, another grand historical series based on an influential family is taking shape at Netflix, which revealed the first look at "Kennedy", with Michael Fassbender leading as Joe Kennedy Sr., the patriarch of one of America's most infamous families.

Acclaimed Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg (”The Hunt", "Another Round") is directing the first and last episodes. Legendary screenwriter Eric Roth, known for "Forrest Gump", "The Insider", and "Munich" is one of the executive producers.

The limited series, set in the 1930s, will naturally revolve around some of the well-known figures associated with the senior Joe Kennedy and all the major names from his family who will go on to make the news for various reasons.

Among the lead characters include Laura Donnelly as Rose Kennedy, while Nick Robinson plays Joe Kennedy Jr. and Joshua Melnick plays Jack Kennedy. Lydia Peckham has been cast as Rosemary Kennedy, and Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Kathleen Cavendish (aka Kick Kennedy). Imogen Poots is essaying legendary actress Gloria Swanson of "Sunset Boulevard" fame. Eddie Marsan is part of the cast in the role of J. Edgar Hoover.

The show is based on Fredrik Logevall’s book "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917–1956." Sam Shaw ("Castle Rock", "Masters of Sex") is handling dual responsibilities as showrunner and executive producer.

“The story of the Kennedys is the closest we have to American mythology — somewhere between Shakespeare and The Bold and the Beautiful,” said Shaw in an official statement for Netflix. “But Fredrik Logevall’s stunning, nuanced biography pulls a veil on the human strivings and burdens behind the myth, revealing as much about our present moment, how we got here and where we’re going, as about the Kennedys themselves. I’m thrilled to be able to explore this saga of a family and a world in transition with Eric Roth, Thomas Vinterberg and our incredible band of artists and partners, at a moment when our past feels urgently present.”

As per the official logline, the show reveals the "intimate lives, loves, rivalries, and tragedies that shaped the most iconic dynasty in modern history, and helped create the world we live in today. Beginning in the 1930s, the first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including the rebellious second son, Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden-boy older brother."

Vinterberg, who last directed the miniseries “Families Like Ours”, is also working on the series “The Brothers Lionheart”, on which he is a co-creator.

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Sat Mar 28 12:24:06 IST 2026

Vir Das has announced the official streaming date for "Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. The Hindi-language spy action-comedy film, directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, is set for release on Netflix on April 1, 2026. It was released in theatres on January 16, 2026.

Driven by a strongly absurdist streak, "Happy Patel" follows a clumsy but ambitious chef living in London with his foster fathers — two former British MI7 secret agents. However, the dream to be an MI7 agent like them is thwarted multiple times.

However, upon learning that Patel is of Indian origin, the organisation sends him to Goa on a mission to rescue a British scientist kidnapped by a feared local don, Mama (Mona Singh), who is developing an "exotic" fairness cream. To aid him in his mission, Patel has a local coordinator named Geet (Sharib Hashmi) for company.

Aside from Vir Das and Mona Singh, the movie features Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi, Srushti Tawade, and Imran Khan.

An excerpt from THE WEEK's review said: "One of the areas where it scores highly is the manner in which it mines jokes out of Das's British accent-tinted Hindi diction. It's even funnier when they show the exact words and lines as "English" subtitles rather than showing their meanings. It goes without saying that a translation is essential to realise how some of the most common Hindi words can be slightly tweaked to mean something else while fitting comfortably with the ideas that Das and his team have in mind."

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Sun Mar 29 11:33:04 IST 2026

The box office rivalry between Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Pushpa 2: The Rule is one for the ages. Those excited by box office number games will be closely watching the weekend collection of Aditya Dhar's spy-action drama. This is because the second weekend since release was significant for Pushpa 2.

On its second Friday, Dhurandhar 2 reportedly collected ₹41.55 crore. In comparison, Pushpa 2 had earned ₹43.43 crore on its second Friday. However, the Telugu movie was able to follow it up with strong collections—getting ₹75.49 crore on Saturday and ₹91.31 crore on Sunday, taking its total second-weekend collection to ₹210.23 crore (India gross).

The Dhurandhar franchise has already moved past what the Pushpa movies have achieved so far. With the Hindi film looking to break the total collection record of Pushpa 2, the performance this weekend could become vital. According to Sacnilk, Pushpa: The Rise earned around ₹350 crore globally, while Pushpa 2 collected approximately ₹1,742 crore.

As per Sacnilk, on the Day 8 all-language nett, Dhurandhar 2 earned ₹49.70 crore compared to ₹37.45 crore for Pushpa 2. It holds a higher total India gross of ₹866.00 crore against Dhurandhar 2’s ₹805.32 crore, and a higher total India nett of ₹725.80 crore compared to ₹674.17 crore.

However, Dhurandhar 2 has made a statement run across international markets with an overseas total of ₹274.00 crore against ₹193.00 crore for Pushpa 2. Consequently, the total worldwide collection for Dhurandhar 2 stands higher at ₹1,079.32 crore (and counting), while Pushpa 2 managed ₹1,059.00 crore, as the data-tracking website showed.

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

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Sat Mar 28 11:11:34 IST 2026

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has managed to register the biggest extended opening week in Indian cinema history—breaking another record set by Allu Arjun's Telugu blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Data-tracking website Sacnilk confirmed that Dhurandhar: The Revenge leads by a solid margin after the extended first-week total of the Bollywood action-spy thriller reached ₹1,079 crore, against Pushpa 2's tally of ₹1,059 crore.

On its second Friday, Dhurandhar 2 reportedly collected ₹41.55 crore. In December 2024, Pushpa 2 had earned ₹43.43 crore on its second Friday, followed by a spectacular Saturday–Sunday jump of ₹75.49 crore and ₹91.31 crore respectively. All eyes are now on the Aditya Dhar movie to see if it can produce a similar second-weekend collection and challenge Pushpa 2's ₹210.23 crore (India gross).

As per the latest reports, the total domestic collection of the Dhurandhar sequel now stands at ₹715.72 crore, while its worldwide gross has reached ₹1,128.99 crore.

As per Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 remains the benchmark for the biggest single-day opening with a massive ₹164.25 crore nett in India. Dhurandhar 2, however, created history as the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹100 crore mark on a single day, netting ₹102.55 crore.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released on 19 March in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The movie also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

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Sat Mar 28 15:10:05 IST 2026

Within 10 days, "Dhurandhar 2" has demonstrated remarkable box office momentum. It's now part of the first Indian franchise to have two Rs 1000-crore films . Within 9 days of its release, the film has already crossed approximately Rs 1000 - Rs 1100 crore worldwide with over Rs 700 crore net in India alone. This rapid accumulation is indicative of a record-breaking opening phase and strong initial audience pull.

It goes without saying the film's early trajectory was nothing short of explosive. It entered the 500-crore club within just three days and crossed 700 crore globally within five days. By day 9, the figure was doubled, showing sustained high occupancy across both domestic and international markets. The massive pre-release hype, strong franchise potential, and Ranveer Singh's star power have evidently contributed to the performance of the Aditya Dhar directorial which featured Arjun Rampal as the antagonist.

However, like most big-ticket films, a weekday drop has already been observed after the opening weekend. While still strong, the general data indicates a shift from from front-loaded earnings to steady-state collections — a critical phase for long-term totals.

For the film to reach the 2000-crore mark within the month (or let's just say, exactly after the 30-day period), several factors seem to be working in its favour.

The fact that it crossed the 1000-crore mark in under 10 days puts it ahead of many recent blockbusters.

ALSO READ | 'Dhurandhar 2' actor, who played Arjun Rampal's father, was part of three of India's best TV shows

Moreover, the strong pan-indian (which includes gross from regional language versions) and international collections are key contributing factors. The festival holidays (Eid, Ugadi, Ram Navami) were also taken into account to register a spike in figures.

Aside from shattering the benchmarks set by biggies like "Baahubali 2" and "Pushpa 2", "Dhurandhar 2" has already overtaken films like "Jawan", "Pathaan", "Animal", "Stree 2" and "Chaava" in terms of lifetime gross.

Looking at the trajectory of its growth in the last 10 days, if "Dhurandhar 2" is able to maintain even 40-45% of its opening-week pace over the next few weeks, the 2000-crore milestone isn't impossible. In order to reach the 2000-crore figure, it would require roughly about Rs 900 crore over the coming weeks, and it would take about a daily business of Rs 45 - 50 crore over the next 20 days.

However, there is no guarantee of this. While ambitious, one cannot rule out the possibility, provided we see minimal weekday drops and sustained momentum.

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Sat Mar 28 18:22:36 IST 2026

While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its box office rule, there has been a gradual fall in collections since Monday. However, the makers are hoping to see an uptick in revenue as the second week approaches.

On Day 9, Dhurandhar 2 raked in Rs 15.06 crore in net domestic collection as of 6 pm, according to Sacnilk. The total net domestic collection has reached Rs 689.23 crore in nine days while the total gross domestic earnings was recorded at Rs 823.09 crore.

Most of the Day 9 collections came from the Hindi versions at Rs 13.29 crore while Telugu earned Rs 1.47 crore and Tamil bagged Rs 30 lakh.

This comes as the Ranveer Singh starrer crossed Rs 1,067 crore in worldwide box office, making it the eighth highest grossing Indian film of all time. The overseas collections were pegged at Rs 261.92 crore.

The final Day 8 net domestic figures were pegged at Rs 49.7 crore from 19,493 shows. This was slightly higher from the Rs 48.75 crore collected on Day 7, when 20,352 shows were running.

On Day 6, Dhurandhar 2 bagged Rs 56.6 crore from 20,412 shows while on Day 5, the collections were better at Rs 65 crore from 20,382 shows. The spy thriller minted Rs 114.85 crore from 21,202 shows on Day 4, slightly higher than Rs 113 crore collected on Day 3 from 20,917 shows.

Dhurandhar 2 bagged Rs 80.72 crore from 20,125 shows on Day 2 and Rs 102.55 crore from 21,633 shows on Day 1. The paid previews from 11,294 shows raked in Rs 43 crore in net domestic collection.

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Fri Mar 27 14:13:02 IST 2026

We had reported last year that Korean action superstar Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is headlining "Extraction: Tygo", the Korean spinoff of the "Extraction" films starring Chris Hemsworth. Lee has shared that he has completed filming.

Aside from thematic similarities, "Extraction: Tygo" will have no links to the stories of the original films.

The most exciting aspect is that it sees Don Lee reuniting with director Lee Sang-yong, who directed the actor in the second and third films from "The Roundup" series of police thrillers — "The Roundup" and "The Roundup: No Way Out" — which proved to be an immensely successful starring vehicle for the former.

Cha Woo-jin, who wrote "The Roundup: No Way Out", also scripted "Extraction: Tygo".

As for the story, "Extraction: Tygo" will follow the template of the original and will see Don Lee playing a mercenary on a mission to save a kidnapped friend. Lee Jin-wook and Chosun Biz are Lee's co-stars.

Directed by stunt choreographer-turned-director Sam Hargrave, the original "Extraction" franchise, a direct-to-Netflix release, began in 2020, followed by the sequel in 2023. A third film is currently in development.

Ma Dong-seok's popular action credits include: "Train to Busan", "Derailed", "The Roundup" police action movie series, "The Gangster, the Cop & the Devil", "Unstoppable", and "Badland Hunters". He also appeared in Marvel's "The Eternals" as the character Gilgamesh. It was his Hollywood debut.

Don Lee recently appeared in the Korean superhero series "Twelve". A fifth "Roundup" film is reportedly in the works.

There are also unconfirmed reports that Lee is making his Indian cinema debut with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit", opposite Prabhas. However, the team hasn't yet made anything official.

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Fri Mar 27 13:15:10 IST 2026

Acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Krishand's cyberpunk dystopian satire "Masthishka Maranam: The Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories" is finally out on Netflix.

What's the plot of 'Masthishka Maranam'?

Set in a futuristic “Neo Kochi” Kerala in the 2040s, the film revolves around misuse of memories of deceased individuals for the purpose of entertainment aside from using personalities of real female celebrities for the voyeuristic private pleasures of men seeking an escape from their dreary daily existence or a solace from their past trauma.

Who is in the cast of 'Masthishka Maranam'?

The lead cast features a list of popular names from both mainstrean and independent Malayalam cinema such as Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagadish, Zhinz Shan, Nandhu, Suresh Krishna, Divya Prabha, Ann Salim, Jagadish, Shambu, Vishnu Agasthya, Rahul Rajagopal, Manoj Kana, Sreenath Babu, Anoop Mohandas, Santhy Balachandran, Jain Andrews, Sachin Joseph, and Sanju Sivram.

'Masthishka Maranam' review

In its review of the film, THE WEEK wrote that "Masthishka Maranam" should appeal to fans of absurd humour, adding that "despite not being difficult to follow, warrants multiple revisits because one viewing isn't enough to grasp every detail."

The review further added: “Masthishka Maranam” is the fastest of Krishand’s films so far. It’s edited in such a way that it mimics the mindspace of someone tormented by fragmented memories. And, of course, the glitchy, distorted images that are occasionally embellished with comic book-style text and art, all evoking the manner in which we consume media on Instagram and other social media apps. There’s so much happening on the screen at times that it might seem overwhelming for some; however, these details are also peppered throughout in a way that makes the hardcore sci-fi, comic book or movie lover in us want to relish every detail."

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Fri Mar 27 12:39:44 IST 2026

In eight days, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has amassed a spectacular ₹805.32 crore gross in India, with domestic nett collections at ₹674.17 crore, reports showed. The Aditya Dhar directorial's worldwide total box office collection now stands at ₹1,067.24 crore.

On Day 8 alone, Dhurandhar 2 collected ₹49.70 crore across 19,493 shows in the country. The Hindi version dominated by collecting ₹46 crore, while the Telugu and Tamil versions contributed ₹2.50 crore and ₹90 lakh respectively, reports showed.

Meanwhile, the Ranveer Singh-led spy-action thriller collecting ₹674.17 crore domestically means it has already gone past the total domestic lifetime earnings of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2, and Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which had managed ₹640.25 crore, ₹597.99 crore, and ₹601.54 crore respectively.

The movie breaching the ₹45 crore-plus mark on a weekday feels like a miracle for many, a feat that was once considered impossible for a Hindi film. If the available data on Dhurandhar 2's Day 9 box office collection is considered, the Bollywood blockbuster's total India gross collection has reached ₹810.95 crore, and the total India nett is ₹678.94 crore, Sacnilk said in a report.

ALSO READ | 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' review: A strong, worthy follow-up despite odd structural issues

The movie earned ₹145 crore (nett) combined in paid previews and on its opening day in India, and ₹52 crore overseas, to become the first-ever Indian film to cross the ₹100 crore milestone in a single day's collection in a single language.

A sequel to Dhar's 2025 film, the second part was released on 19 March in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The movie also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

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Fri Mar 27 13:18:36 IST 2026

We have heard of more than one film in a big Hollywood franchise doing a business of $1 billion or more, but what about Indian movies — if we are going to talk in terms of crores?

The "Dhurandhar" franchise is now officially the first Indian movie franchise to have two entries crossing the 1000-crore mark.

In one week, "Dhurandhar 2" has already beaten the India total of its predecessor and is set to beat its lifetime gross in the next couple of days.

It has now also beat the lifetime gross of "Jawan", "Animal" and "Pathaan". As for the total Indian collection so far, as of Day 9, is Rs 807.28 crore.

ALSO READ | 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' review: A strong, worthy follow-up despite odd structural issues

It's a figure that places "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" above "Dangal", "Stree 2", "Jawan", "Pathaan", and "Kalki 2898 AD" in terms of the overall gross in India alone.

It remains to be seen if it can beat the India record of movies like its predecessor, along with "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion", "Pushpa 2: The Rule", "KGF: Chapter 2", "RRR".

It must be noted that while "Pathaan" and "Dangal" fell short of ₹800 crore within India, they both did massive business globally. "Pathaan" became the first original Hindi-language film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark worldwide without a China release, while "Dangal" became the first Hindi-language movie to collect Rs 2000 crore globally after its China release.

Here's the comparison chart of all four films, mentioning the India net gross and worldwide gross over a seven-day period, according to Sacnilk.

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge

India - Rs 624 crore

Worldwide - Rs 1,007+ crore

Jawan

India - Rs 368.28 crore

Worldwide - Rs 656.07 crore

Animal

India - Rs 337.58 crore

Worldwide - Rs 563.53 crore

Pathaan

India - Rs 330.25 crore

Worldwide - Rs 628.22 crore

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Fri Mar 27 10:50:43 IST 2026

The makers of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Ramayana" has announced, on Rama Navami, the date for revealing a new glimpse. It will be presented at a grand event. Producer Namit Malhotra shared that the glimpse titled 'Rama' will be out on April 2, 2026 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

While thanking fans of their "love, faith and patience," Malhotra shared the team's official announcement: "This is a story that belongs to all of us, and every step we take has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility, devotion, and care to bring our very own Ramayana to life in its truest spirit and scale with utmost sincerity. We look forward to sharing the next glimpse, 'Rama' on 2nd April, on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. As we begin to showcase all these years of our effort through a grand launch."

A month ago, the team held their first-ever test screening of the movie in Los Angeles, USA for a select group of people which included viewers from different age groups. The initial reports are said to be leaning towards the positive with special praise for the film's massive scale and stunning visual effects apart from the rooted storytelling.

"Ramayana" is currently slated for release on Diwali 2026 and it is a two-part epic with the second part likely to release on Diwali 2027. The release window was confirmed again on Friday by Namit Malhotra, who is doing everything he can to ensure the best output.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, "Ramayana" features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram while Yash essays the character of Ravana. Sai Pallavi is enacting the iconic character of Sita with a host of other big stars also in the cast. Musical geniuses AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer are combining for the sound tracks and background scores of this magnum opus.

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Thu Mar 26 19:58:16 IST 2026

Dhurandhar 2 has set history in its first week as it enters the Rs 1,000 crore club worldwide in just seven days, something not achieved by any other Bollywood film could do so far.

On Day 8, Dhurandhar 2 collected Rs 30.06 crore in net domestic collection, taking the total net domestic collection to Rs 654.03 crore, reports Sacnilk. The total gross domestic collection of the Ranveer Singh-starring spy thriller has reached Rs 780.71 crore on Day 8. The finals figures for the day are still awaited.

Here are the 31 box office records shattered by Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge during its first week, according to Sacnilk:

1. The biggest paid previews at the Indian box office.

2. The biggest opening day in Hindi at the Indian box office.

3. The biggest second day in a single language at the Indian box office.

4. The biggest third day in a single language at the Indian box office.

5. The biggest fourth day in a single language at the Indian box office.

6. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office.

7. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the worldwide box office (Rs 515+ crore gross).

8. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office.

9. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office (Rs 370 crore gross).

10. The biggest single-day collection in a single Indian language (Rs ~107 crore net, day 4), beating RRR's Rs 103 crore Telugu net opening day.

11. The first movie ever to score Rs 100+ crore net single day in Hindi.

12. The first movie ever to score Rs 100+ crore net single day twice in Hindi.

13. The first Indian movie ever to score Rs 100+ crore net single day twice in a single language.

14. The first film ever to score Rs 75+ crore net in a single language in back-to-back four days.

15. The biggest extended 4-day opening weekend for an Indian film at the overseas box office (Rs 210+ crore gross).

16. The biggest opening weekend at the overseas box office without the Gulf.

17. The biggest opening day for a Bollywood film at the overseas box office (including previews).

18. The biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film in North America (Rs ~$14 million).

19. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America (Rs ~$9.6 million).

20. The biggest 5th day in a single language at the Indian box office.

21. The biggest 6th day in a single language at the Indian box office.

22. The biggest 7th day in a single language at the Indian box office.

23. The first film ever to score 50+ crore net on 6 consecutive days at the Indian box office.

24. The biggest first week ever in a single language at the Indian box office.

25. The biggest first week ever for an Indian film at the overseas box office.

26. The fastest Bollywood film ever to cross Rs 1,000 crore worldwide (7 days)

27. The joint fastest Indian film ever to cross Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.

28. The first Indian film of 2026 to cross Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.

29. The fastest film ever to cross Rs 500 crore net in Hindi (6 days)

30. Dhurandhar becomes the only Indian franchise to cross Rs 1,000 crore with each film at the worldwide box office.

31. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 at the domestic, overseas, and worldwide box office.

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Thu Mar 26 15:19:11 IST 2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has managed to attract filmgoers not just in India but all across the world. As it entered the ₹1,000 crore club, its overseas gross stands at ₹261.92 crore—a stupendous figure given the fact that it was not allowed a theatrical release in most Gulf nations due to its problematic themes.

Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, now holds the record for the biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide, as well as at the domestic box office.

According to available information, Dhurandhar 2 managed to collect $3.3 million in just six days from theatres across the United Kingdom. This sum is superior to the lifetime earnings of several Indian hits, including Animal, Chennai Express, Padmaavat, Dilwale, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and PK.

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 has become the fifth highest-grossing Indian film at the North American box office. As per the latest data available, the movie managed $1.3 million on its sixth day alone. The Bollywood blockbuster's gross earnings in North America are estimated at $16.49 million, and it is expected to go past the $20 million mark by its second weekend, reports said. The spy-action movie's prequel had managed $20.65 million on the continent to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film ever there. As things stand, Dhurandhar 2 looks on course to dethrone the first part and claim the pole position.

Needless to say, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has already become part of one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises of all time. Bollywood can be proud, as it has reportedly become the third-biggest film franchise in India, behind the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe and the Baahubali franchises. The first instalment of the Dhurandhar franchise earned ₹840.2 crore nett and ₹1,007.85 crore gross.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the spy thriller also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

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Thu Mar 26 11:01:28 IST 2026

In a week's time, Dhurandhar: The Revenge broke into the ₹1,000 crore club at the worldwide box office, becoming the joint-fastest Indian film ever to achieve this feat. Earlier, the Aditya Dhar-directed film had become the biggest first-week grosser in a single language in its opening weekend. It broke the record held by Pushpa 2: The Rule's (Hindi) ₹425 crore nett first-week collection, box office data-tracking websites said.

READ HERE | 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' review: A strong, worthy follow-up despite odd structural issues

A week since its release, Dhurandhar 2 has grossed ₹745+ crore domestically, while its overseas collection is reportedly over ₹260 crore. The latter is something that the crew can be extremely proud of, as the stupendous collection was recorded despite the spy-action thriller being denied a theatrical release by Middle Eastern nations.

"The biggest cumulative seven-day collection belongs to Pushpa 2, which minted 1,011 crore gross worldwide. Whether Dhurandhar 2 can surpass this figure depends on what the final collection will be in overseas markets for the day," Sacnilk said in a report.

Only ten Indian movies, including Dhurandhar 2, have so far got past the ₹1,000 crore mark. It is the fifth from Bollywood after Pathaan, Jawan, Dhurandhar (the first installment), and Dangal to achieve the remarkable feat, reports said.

Allu Arjun's Telugu action flick Pushpa 2: The Rule remains the highest-grossing film at the Indian box office with ₹1,471.10 crore across all languages. Only time will tell if the Ranveer Singh-starrer will be able to break that record and script history.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released on 19 March and has already crossed the ₹900 crore mark at the global box office, according to the industry tracking site Sacnilk. Featuring Ranveer in the lead role, the film is a follow-up to Dhar's 2025 release, Dhurandhar, which went on to earn over ₹1,000 crore at the box office worldwide.

ALSO READ | 'Dhurandhar 2' shatters 19 box office collection records in first weekend; check out the list

The sequel charts the rise of Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi—tracing the journey of the young man who eventually transforms into the covert operative.

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Wed Mar 25 20:10:45 IST 2026

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is crossing one milestone after another and shattering one record after another as it is set to cross Rs 1,000 crore in worldwide earnings. In the domestic box office, the spy thriller has already crossed the net andd gross collections of Stree 2 and Chhaava.

On Day 7, Dhurandhar collected Rs 29.19 crore as of 7 pm, reports Sacnilk. This takes the total net domestic collection to Rs 604.91 crore. Compared to this, Stree 2 bagged Rs 597.99 crore in total net domestic collection while Chhaava raked in Rs 601.54 crore.

In gross domestic earnings, Dhurandhar 2 collected Rs 721.93 crore in seven days. The total gross domestic collection of Stree 2 was recorded at Rs 713.15 crore and that Chhaava was at Rs 716.91 crore.

The Ranveer Singh starrer is currently running across 15,545 shows in the country.

In the coming days, Dhurandhar 2 is expected to surpass the total net and gross domestic collections of Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1, Jawan, Kalki 2898 AD, RRR and Dhurandhar.

Kantara Chapter 1 netted Rs 622.48 crore and grossed Rs 741.36 crore in domestic box office while Jawan earned Rs 640.25 crore and Rs 760 crore in net and gross earnings nationally.

Kalki 2898 AD minted Rs 646.31 crore in net and Rs 767.25 crore in gross collections. RRR's total net collection was pegged at Rs 782.2 crore and its total gross earnings was reported to be Rs 915.85 crore in domestic box office.

The first installment of Dhurandhar franchise earned Rs 840.2 crore net and Rs 1,007.85 crore gross.

Coming to worldwide collections, Dhurandhar 2 has raked in Rs 937.49 crore in six days. This also includes Rs 250 crore from overseas screens.

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Wed Mar 25 17:20:03 IST 2026

Amid record-breaking box office run, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has landed in legal trouble for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Sikh community.

The complaint was filed by the organisation, Sikhs in Maharashtra, against actor Ranveer Singh, director Aditya Dhar and producers Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar at Mulund police station in Mumbai.

In a poster of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, Ranveer is shown wearing a turban, long beard, and 'kada' (bracelet). The organisation pointed out that these are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community.

Sikhs in Maharashtra alleged that Ranveer is seen holding a cigarette in his hand and it has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.

Though police were yet to register an FIR when this article was published, police said they are investigating the allegation.

Earlier, R. Madhavan also faced accusatons of hurting religious sentiments for allegedly smoking while reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh's Dasam Granth.

"On behalf of Dhurandhar’s entire family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for showering us with so much love. Recently, we’ve learned that some people have been hurt by the fact that in one scene of this film, while reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh’s Dasam Granth, I smoked a cigarette, and it pained them. I assure you, this is absolutely not right," he said in a video posted on Instagram.

"There’s a slight misunderstanding. I am absolutely certain that before this scene, before saying this line, Aditya Dhar ji—who pays more attention to all these things than I do—told me to put out the cigarette well before delivering this line. So, no smoke would come out of your mouth, nor would there be any smoke on screen, and you wouldn’t have a cigarette in your hand. Because this is extremely sacred and pure for us," he added.

Dhurandhar 2 has netted Rs 593.97 crore in the domestic box office and grossed Rs 709.02 crore nationally. It is currently running across 12,439 shows, according to Sacnilk. In worldwide collection, it has already earned Rs 919 crore.

Earlier, Ranveer Singh was slapped with an FIR for calling 'Chavundi Daiva', a deity of coastal Karnataka shown in Kantara Chapter 1, as a ghost during the Filmfare Award event in 2025. Senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, who filed the complaint, alleged that this religious sentiments were hurt.

A bench, while hearing the matter, said Ranveer's remarks were inappropriate. "What Ranveer did is not right There must be a sense of remorse. Actors have a strong influence on people," the court said.

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Wed Mar 25 13:05:26 IST 2026

Warner Bros has revealed that New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson, known for the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy, is now working on a new instalment with the working title The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past. Working on the script for the new film is J.R.R Tolkien super fan and talk show host Stephen Colbert.

Stephen Colbert, known for his endless references and obsession with Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books, will be co-writing the film alongside his son, Peter McGee. Working on the project is probably a dream come true for the talk show host who previously got himself a cameo appearance in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Returning to the writing table is Philippa Boyens who worked on Jackson's original trilogy.

The film is to be based on six specific chapters from The Fellowship of the Ring. Chapters 3 to 8, referred to as “Three is company through Fog on the Barrow Downs”, involve Frodo leaving the Shire and encountering his first black rider and coming across Tom Bombadil. Tom Bombadil is regarded as one of the most mysterious characters in the books and was originally omitted from the original film trilogy, possibly due to time constraints.

The film's official logline reads, “Fourteen years after the passing of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure. Meanwhile, Sam’s daughter, Elanor, has discovered a long-buried secret and is determined to uncover why the War of the Ring was very nearly lost before it even began.”

Colbert had told Jackson, “You know what the books mean to me, and what your films mean to me.”

“But the thing I found myself reading over and over again were the six chapters early on in the Fellowship that ya’ll never developed into the first movie back in the day. It’s basically the chapter ‘Three is Company’ [Chapter III] through ‘Fog on the Barrow-Downs’ [Chapter VIII]. And I thought, ‘Oh, wait, maybe that could be its own story that could fit into the larger story. Could we make something that was completely faithful to the books while also being completely faithful to the movies that you guys had already made?’”

The project will be Colbert's first foray into developing a blockbuster film . He has previously directed Lord of the Rings stars Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood, for the 2019 short parody film Darrylgorn, which is set in JRR Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

The Lord of the Rings film series, released in 2001, 2002, and 2003, is considered Jackson’s most celebrated work, earning 17 Oscars in total. Jackson had also adapted Tolkien’s The Hobbit into three films in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Colbert’s The Late Show on CBS will air its last episode on May 21, after the network decided to cancel the show last year.

Peter Jackson is also working on The Hunt for Gollum, which will be released on Dec 17 2027. The film follows Aragorn and Gandalf’s quest to search for Gollum to learn more about Bilbo’s ring, which is later revealed to be the one ring that rules them all in the Lord of the Rings films.

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Wed Mar 25 12:13:12 IST 2026

On Tuesday, Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) reportedly went on to cross the ₹900 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Domestically, meanwhile, the action-spy thriller collected ₹56.55 crore, taking its total to ₹575.67 crore.

In spite of having no theatrical run in the Middle East, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has gone past ₹231.57 crore in overseas gross collections, taking its total worldwide gross to ₹919 crore.

Needless to say, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has already become part of one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises of all time. Bollywood can be proud, as it has reportedly become the third-biggest film franchise in India, behind the ‘Yash Raj FIlm spyverse’ and Baahubali franchises.

READ HERE | 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' review: A strong, worthy follow-up despite odd structural issues

Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 have raked in ₹1,300 crore and ₹919 crore respectively, taking the franchise's overall total collections past the ₹2,200 crore mark. This is only behind the ₹2,462 crore set by S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), and the 10th-anniversary special release Baahubali: The Epic, and the ₹3,195 crore record held by the YRF Spy Universe.

The Spy Universe includes Salman Khan's Tiger, Hrithik Roshan's War, and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan films, along with Alia Bhatt's upcoming Alpha, The Times of India said in a report. It was the ₹2,002 crore record set by Pushpa: The Beginning and Pushpa 2: The Rule that Dhurandhar managed to surpass to reach the third spot, the report added.

Interestingly, the creators of the Telugu period fantasy have officially announced a massive, two-part 3D animated film titled Baahubali: The Eternal War. This could further push its collection tally up.

On Day 1, Dhurandhar 2 netted ₹102.55 crore, followed by ₹80.72 crore on Day 2, ₹113 crore on Day 3, ₹114.85 crore on Day 4, and ₹65 crore on Day 5.

Dhurandhar 2 now holds the record for the biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide, as well as at the domestic box office.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the spy thriller also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

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Wed Mar 25 10:45:00 IST 2026

Six days after its release, Aditya Dhar's spy-action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has managed to cross ₹900 crore worldwide, data-tracking websites showed. The film is thus set to enter the 1,000 crore club in its first week itself.

The box office trackers also declared that Dhurandhar: The Revenge had registered a ₹210 crore gross internationally, which is the "highest-ever opening weekend collection for an Indian film in overseas markets."

However, despite this extraordinary start, Dhurandhar 2 failed to become the biggest Indian opening weekend grosser. Allu Arjun's Telugu blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule still holds that record. The 2024 action flick had managed a ₹795 crore gross worldwide opening weekend, while Dhurandhar 2 could not get past ₹760 crore, Sacnilk said in a report.

READ HERE | 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' review: A strong, worthy follow-up despite odd structural issues

It has been rightly pointed out that missing out on the screens in West Asia curtailed the Bollywood movie's chances of getting past Pushpa 2. Needless to say, Middle Eastern countries have consistently been major contributors to the overseas box office of Indian movies. Both Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 were not released theatrically in the Middle East—specifically in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—due to censorship issues regarding the films' themes.

Trade estimates suggest that Dhurandhar 2 may have lost around ₹50 crore from the Gulf during its opening weekend alone, Sacnilk reported.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge's epic box office run

On its opening day, Dhurandhar 2 netted ₹102.55 crore, followed by ₹80.72 crore on Day 2, ₹113 crore on Day 3, ₹114.85 crore on Day 4, and ₹65 crore on Day 5.

Dhurandhar 2 now holds the record for the biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide, as well as at the domestic box office.

It is also the biggest Hindi earner at the Indian box office on Days 1, 2, 3, and 4. It is also the first Hindi movie to nett ₹100 crore in a single day twice, and to nett ₹75 crore in a single language on four consecutive days.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar and was released in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

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Tue Mar 24 21:05:44 IST 2026

Dhurandhar 2 has shattered several box office records in its opening weekend but has now slowed down during the week days. On Day 6, the Ranveer Singh starrer netted Rs 40.14 crore, which is less than what the movie raked in during the previous days.

This is less than what the spy thriller earned for its paid previews ahead of release: Rs 43 crore.

The total net domestic collection of Dhurandhar 2 stood at Rs 559.26 crore as of Day 6. The gross domestic collection was recorded at Rs 667.12 crore, reports Sacnilk.

Overall, the worldwide collection was inching closer to Rs 900 crore after looking at five days of earnings.

On Day 1, Dhurandhar 2 netted Rs 102.55 crore, followed by Rs 80.72 crore on Day 2, Rs 113 crore on Day 3, Rs 114.85 crore on Day 4 and Rs 65 crore on Day 5.

Dhurandhar 2 now holds the record for the biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide as well as at the domestic box office.

It also holds the biggest Hindi earner at the Indian box office on Day 1, 2, 3 and 4. It is also the first Hindi movie to net Rs 100 crore in a single day twice and net Rs 75 crore in a single language in back-to-back four days.

The Hindi version minted Rs 37.41 crore on Day 6, while the Telugu edition bagged Rs 2.07 crore and Tamil Rs 66 lakh, according to Sacnilk.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the spy thriller also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.

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Tue Mar 24 16:21:43 IST 2026

When "Wonder Man" was announced last year, nobody knew what to expect. When the show finally landed on streaming in India in January, it took not just many Marvel enthusiasts by surprise but also religious followers of comic books and associated properties across of any studio.

Despite being a little-known — regular viewers, that is —superhero from the Marvel stable, the show managed to impress with its focus largely on its characters and relationships, an approach not attempted before by any superhero movie or series.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who played the titular superhero Simon Williams, who happens to be a struggling actor looking for his big break in Hollywood, won over many with his warm and endearing performance, aside from Ben Kingsley's character, Trevor Slattery (who pretended to be Marvel big baddie Mandarin in "Iron Man 3"), a veteran actor who guides Williams through Hollywood's tricky internal and external channels.

Though the show primarily revolved around a struggling actor who wants to work with one legendary filmmaker, while also trying to keep his 'super' urges in check, it also explored other interesting characters whose stories have a major bearing on the journey of its main man.

Both are officially returning for the next season, which was expected considering how Season 1 ended with a tease of exploring the "other" side of Williams in a new season.

The "Wonder Man" comics boasts a fascinating origin story. Developed by writer Stan Lee and artists, Don Heck and Jack Kirby, the character first showed up in the ninth issue of The Avengers comics as a supervillain but eventually reformed and evolved into a hero, teaming up with, and fighting alongside, the Avengers.

Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed the successful "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", returns as executive producer, and is expected to direct a few episodes, with Andrew Guest involved again as the showrunner.

For more about "Wonder Man", read our opinion piece on the show here.

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Tue Mar 24 15:16:48 IST 2026

The makers behind one of HBO's most popular shows have announced that they are going big with the next chapter. Mark Ruffalo has found a strong co-star in the form of Mahershala Ali for the recently confirmed second season of "Task".

This marks the second HBO high-profile HBO crime series gig for Ali after "True Detective". The actor played the lead in Season 3 of the show, which started with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in Season 1 and Colin Farrell in Season 2.

When Season 1 of "Task" concluded, loyal fans assumed that the story was done, considering how everything ended with a neat resolution. However, it was hinted that the show could continue with Ruffalo's protagonist, Tom Brandis, the senior FBI agent in charge of leading a task force, handling other cases.

Multiple reports say Ali has come aboard to take the place of another lead character who was part of Season 1. Since we don't want to give away anything, we'll just say this crucial character was a cataylst for everything that happened in Season 1.

ALSO READ | From 'Heat' to 'Mud': Crime films to see if you loved HBO series 'Task'

As per reports, Ali will play Eddie Barnes, “a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with Tom’s unit.” This means Tom will take on a different kind of challenge in Season 2. An official logline states, "Tom Brandis (Ruffalo) takes the helm of a new task force, but the deeper the operation runs, the harder it is to tell who’s the target.”

Both seasons are created by Brad Ingelsby, who is also known for another acclaimed HBO show, "Mare of Easttown" with Kate Winslet.

The first season premiered on HBO in September 2025 and ended up being one of the most-watched shows, not to mention near-unanimous positive acclaim. THE WEEK's in-house film critic called it "the best crime series on streaming right now."

As of now, Ali is the only confirmed cast member aside from Ruffalo.

"Task" is streaming for Indian viewers on JioHotstar

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Tue Mar 24 13:20:29 IST 2026

It's been almost only a week since the release of "Dhurandhar 2" and the 1000-crore mark is a 100% guarantee in the case of this box office juggernaut that's dominating movie halls in not just India but internationally.

It has crossed Rs 800 crore worldwide (around Rs 845 crore) in five days, and passed the Rs 500 crore mark in net gross in India (Rs 519.12 crore). The overseas gross comes up to Rs 225.00 crore.

There was, however, a 43.4% drop in Day 5 collection, compared to Day 4, according to Sacnilk. This is likely due to the end of holidays and everyone getting back to their offices. The trade analysis portal also notes that the film benefitted from the Hindi market, making Rs 100 crore in two consecutive days, despite the A-rating, lengthy runtime (close to four hours), and no release in GCC countries.

The overall data also shows that the Ranveer Singh-fronted spy thriller has been doing well in the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam markets.

The performance once again reinforces the belief that word-of-mouth matters in the long run, not overblown marketing strategies.

At the time of writing this, the U.S. box office figure alone has crossed $ 80+ million (Rs 650+ crore). The worldwide gross so of "Dhurandhar 2" has by now beat the India net gross of "Dhurandhar" (Rs 840 crore). This means it will also beat the lifetime worldwide gross of "Stree 2" (Rs 857 crore) and "Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1" (Rs 852 crore).

"Dhurandhar 2" has also become the second Indian movie after "Baahubali 2" to cross Rs 800 crore worldwide after five days. However, it has yet to beat the speed at which "Pushpa 2: The Rule", which managed to cross an estimated ₹900 crore worldwide in just five days.

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Sat Mar 28 15:41:41 IST 2026

Despite his limited screen time, Brigadier Jahangir was one of the most memorable and haunting figures in "Dhurandhar: The Revenge". As the wheelchair-bound father of Arjun Rampal's chief antagonist, Major Iqbal, actor Suvinder Pal Vicky imbues his character with a certain measure of menace and loathsome quality, aside from a mysterious background that's better left unspoiled for those who haven't seen the film yet.

However, this can be said, though. Despite our disdain for Iqbal, we also strongly feel his mounting frustration and anger that naturally arise when living with an insulting father like that.

Brig. Jahangir's casting choice isn't a surprise, since Suvinder has been known to play morally grey, complex or extremely chilling negative characters in the past. One must give credit to the Haryana-based actor for not repeating what he did previously. Fans who have been closely following his career will remember him well from his roles in not just three of India's best TV shows in the crime genre, but also for an independent film that remains a favourite of many critics and festivals.

Which shows and films did Suvinder Pal Vicky appear in?

There was, of course, a high-profile gig in the form of “Udta Punjab” (with Alia Bhatt) in 2016. However, it would take him another four years to get more notice. He appeared briefly in a haunting scene in "Paatal Lok" that involves caste-based violence. Suvinder was one of the Punjabi men responsible for the harrowingly traumatic backstory of a character named Tope Singh, revealed in an investigation by Hathiram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat).

In the same year, however, Suvinder played the lead in director Ivan Ayr's "Meel Patthar" ("Milestone") in which he played a lonely trucker grappling with the loss of a loved one and dealing with the task of teaching a new intern the ropes. Suvinder's remarkable performance stays with us for a long time, and makes one wonder why he isn't given more lead roles in feature-length movies.

Two years later, Suvinder played one of the principal characters in the TV series "CAT". He played Inspector Sehtab Singh, the senior Punjabi cop who shares a complicated dynamic and history with Randeep Hooda's lead character. The following year, Suvinder appeared in the first season of Netflix's acclaimed crime drama "Kohrra", where he shared the screen with Barun Sobti. The actor delivered one of the standout performances of that year, in a role that contributes to the tense, morally complex narrative. As a layered character caught in the interplay of law, crime, and personal dilemmas, Suvinder convincingly showcased his ability to convey intense inner turmoil while managing a sense of level-headedness.

The actor has appeared in several notable Punjabi films and has also been an active member of the regional theatre scene.

Suvinder will be next seen in one of Prime Video's most anticipated shows, "Storm", which is produced by Hrithik Roshan. The thriller series is headlined by Parvathy Thiruvothu, Saba Azad, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, and Rrama Sharma. He is also one of the main cast members in Diljit Dosanjh's "Punjab 95", which is currently stuck in censorship hurdles.

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Mon Mar 23 22:58:07 IST 2026

As it continues to shatter previous box office records, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge entered the Rs 500 crore club in domestic net collection.

On Day 5, the Ranveer Singh starrer collected a net of Rs 65 crore from 20,336 shows. This took the total net domestic collections to Rs 519.12 crore.

The gross domestic collection reached Rs 619.76 crore while the earnings from overseas screens was recorded at Rs 210 crore. The total worldwide collection on Day 5 was estimated at Rs 829.76 crore.

The paid preview shows earned Rs 43 crore ahead of Dhurandhar 2 release. And on the opening day, the spy thriller netted Rs 102.55 crore. Following this, it earned Rs 80.72 crore on Day 2, Rs 113 crore on Day 3 and Rs 114.85 crore on Day 4.

The Hindi shows netted Rs 60 crore on Day 5, followed by Rs 3.5 crore in Telugu and 1.2 crore in Tamil. The Kannada and Malayalam version netted Rs 15 lakh each.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the spy thriller also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.

Dhurandhar 2 now holds the record for the biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide as well as at the domestic box office.

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Mon Mar 23 20:46:08 IST 2026

Recently, the National Commission for Women (NCW) issued summonses in two apparently unrelated but structurally related controversies. The first involved Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, called in over ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, a song from the forthcoming film ‘KD: The Devil’ that had been pulled from streaming platforms and referred to the Delhi Police Cyber Cell within days of release. The second concerned rapper Badshah, summoned over ‘Tateeree’, a Haryanvi hip-hop track whose music video featured schoolgirls in uniform dancing atop a Haryana roadways bus. Badshah deleted the song and issued an apology. Neither gesture resolves the question the NCW implicitly raised: what does it tell us about a society when two mainstream productions, independently and in the same news cycle, converge on the same commercial calculation, that the sexualisation of women and girls is not merely marketable but apparently irresistible?

Summonses and platform bans manage symptoms. They cannot reach the thing they are responding to, which is not the individual bad actor but a social logic that is deep, stable, and commercially rational. The real question is: what produces the demand in the first place?

Herbert Marcuse described a mechanism he called repressive desublimation: the strategic release of just enough sexual energy to pacify a population while leaving intact the deeper conditions of unmet need that generated it. The item number, the viral rap provocation, each operates precisely this mechanism. Pierre Bourdieu added the empirical dimension: what people find pleasurable is shaped by the cumulative conditions of their upbringing and education. A population whose access to cultural life has been structurally constrained will approach entertainment expecting immediate gratification rather than the reflective engagement that requires, and in turn builds, cultural depth. Antonio Gramsci completed the picture: dominant formations sustain themselves through culture, by ensuring that particular tastes feel natural and politically inert. An audience kept engaged by titillation is an audience not asking more inconvenient questions.

The most compelling evidence is the gradient visible across the Indian film industries when mapped against the social development of the societies that produce them. The Bhojpuri industry operates in a context of severely constrained human development. Bihar ranks among the lowest of any major Indian state on the UNDP's subnational Human Development Index, at approximately 0.574. Much of its core audience consists of migrant labourers and marginalised men whose intimate lives are shaped by precisely the conditions of suppression that redirect desire into the nearest available outlet. In February 2026, weeks before the current controversies, Bihar Police launched a crackdown on vulgar Bhojpuri content in public spaces. Few commentators asked what social conditions had made that content commercially rational to produce.

At the other end of the spectrum stands Malayalam cinema. Payal Kapadia's ‘All We Imagine as Light’ won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2024, topped international critics' polls, and received Golden Globe nominations. This is not an isolated achievement. ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ anatomised domestic patriarchy with formal economy. ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ reconstructed masculinity from within with an intelligence that few other Indian industries were simultaneously attempting. Kerala's Human Development Index, approximately 0.782, is the highest of any major Indian state, leading India on gender equity, literacy, and access to public services. Malayalam cinema did not produce great films because its filmmakers are more talented. It produced great films because its audience expected to be treated as thinking adults. The distance between ‘Tateeree’ and ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is not a distance of taste. It is a distance of development.

One objection deserves a direct answer. What about filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, whose transgressive work serious critics celebrate? The distinction here is not between explicit and non-explicit content but between portraiture and provocation. The expletives in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ are the precise dialect of feudal, caste-ridden Bihar, rendered so that the audience confronts what it might prefer to look away from. In ‘Tateeree’ and ‘Sarke Chunar’, no such relationship exists. The content does not illuminate a social reality; it decorates a fantasy. To conflate the two is to confuse a surgeon's instrument with a street brawler's on the grounds that both are sharp.

Which brings us to the third cultural event of this period, the one that generated the least outrage and is perhaps the most revealing. The Film Federation of India's jury chose not to submit ‘All We Imagine as Light’ as India's official Oscar entry, despite its Grand Prix at Cannes. The film, directed by a woman and centred on two women navigating longing and dislocation in Mumbai, was passed over. The two facts, a jury that could not recognise what it was looking at, and a mainstream industry that found ‘Sarke Chunar’ a rational commercial bet, are two expressions of the same social formation: one that does not yet have the broadly distributed cultural capacity to demand, reward, or even reliably identify its own best work.

The accountability failures are real. In ‘Tateeree’, Badshah's apology invoking his identity as a son of Haryana was the public relations equivalent of the mechanism the song deployed: enough contrition to release institutional pressure, not enough to address what it revealed about his assumptions regarding his audience. In ‘Sarke Chunar’, the performer most visible in the controversy was arguably among the least culpable, having recorded the Kannada version three years earlier and objected to the Hindi translation on becoming aware of it. Those with the least power received the most scrutiny. The CBFC, noting the song was on YouTube and therefore outside its jurisdiction, exemplifies a regulatory architecture that has exempted itself from the most widely consumed format of audiovisual content in the country.

The appropriate response is not censorship. The history of state censorship of popular culture is a history of suppressed symptoms and unchanged conditions: more hypocrisy, less art, no development. The Bihar Police crackdown on vulgar Bhojpuri songs is well-intentioned. It is also a precise metaphor for everything this moment is getting wrong: silence the expression, leave the conditions intact, declare the problem solved. The structural answer, the only one that addresses root causes, is what Kerala spent six decades building: a society in which foundational needs are broadly met, education is genuinely accessible, and the capacity to engage with serious culture is not the exclusive property of a small elite.

The culture a society makes is the most honest account it gives of itself, not its stated aspirations or its official mythology, but what it pays to watch on an idle evening, and what its gatekeepers quietly pass over in favour of something safer. The question India needs to ask is not what is wrong with the artists who made these songs. It is what kind of society produces both ‘Tateeree’ and ‘All We Imagine as Light’, and responds to the first with institutional theatre and to the second with institutional indifference.

(Harsh Pratap Singh is a lawyer and legal academic. He has taught at IIM Rohtak and writes on law, culture, and political economy.)

(The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of THE WEEK.)

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Mon Mar 23 22:50:58 IST 2026

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has set new records across various regions during its first weekend. It is now the second Indian film after Pushpa 2 to have a record opening weekend collection, minting Rs 761 crore worldwide in four days.

Pushpa 2 raked in Rs 795.5 crore in four days. It earned Rs 145 crore in net collection from the paid previews and opening day.

Here are the 19 box office records broken by Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge during its first weekend, according to Sacnilk:

1. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie worldwide

2. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the worldwide box office (Rs 515+ crore gross).

3. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office.

4. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office (Rs 370 crore gross).

5. The biggest extended 4-day opening weekend for an Indian film at the overseas box office (Rs 190+ crore gross).

6. The biggest opening weekend at the overseas box office without the Gulf.

7. The biggest opening day for a Bollywood film at the overseas box office (including previews).

8. The biggest paid previews at the Indian box office.

9. The biggest opening day in Hindi at the Indian box office.

10. The biggest second day in Hindi at the Indian box office.

11. The biggest third day in Hindi at the Indian box office.

12. The biggest fourth day in Hindi at the Indian box office.

13. The biggest single-day collection in a single Indian language (Rs ~107 crore net), beating RRR's Rs 103 crore Telugu net opening day.

14. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day in Hindi.

15. The first movie ever to score Rs 100+ crore net single day twice in Hindi.

16. The first film ever to score Rs 75+ crore net in a single language in back-to-back four days.

17. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 at the domestic, overseas, and worldwide box office in just 4 days.

18. The biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film in North America (~$14 million).

19. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America (~$9.6 million).

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer show the rise of Hamza Ali Mazari in the Karachi underworld. It also digs into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi before he became a covert operative. It also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.

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Mon Mar 23 17:28:52 IST 2026

It was recently revealed that Prime Video is bringing Vishal Bhardwaj's Shahid Kapoor-starrer "O'Romeo" to streaming. However, the makers are not bringing it directly to the subscription-based format yet. It will first become available on rental, on March 27, followed by the regular streaming in April.

This approach is similar to the arrangement that Prime Video had with Anurag Kashyap, with his two-part crime saga "Nishaanchi". The first part was first released on a rental basis and later for the regular subscribers. However, the second part was released directly to subscribers.

"O'Romeo" has Tripti Dimri as the female lead, and is a romance-based gangster drama, in which she plays a woman looking to hire a contract killer to avenge the murder of her husband. After she ends up at the door of Shahid's character, things take a complicated turn.

Other lead cast members include Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, and Vikrant Massey.

Released theatrically on February 13, "O'Romeo" marks the fourth collaboration between Shahid and Bhardwaj. They have previously worked together on "Kaminey", "Haider", and "Rangoon".

The film was met with mixed reviews upon release. In its review, THE WEEK wrote that the film is "delicious on paper" but suffers from a thin plot, adding that while Shahid Kapoor is "terrific" as the main character Ustara, the film "never quite interrogates the ‘why’ behind the intensity of his love for Afsha. His leap from a bloodthirsty assassin to besotted 'Romeo' feels abrupt, and the transformation, though passionately performed, doesn’t fully land."

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Mon Mar 23 16:44:46 IST 2026

Actor Rakesh Bedi is one of the best things about "Dhurandhar: The Revenge". The second part showed that the actor's morally complex character, Jameel Jamali, a politician and the father-in-law of Ranveer Singh's character Hamza/Jaskirat, has a crucial role in the succeeding events, even more than what we saw in the original "Dhurandhar".

In his latest Instagram post, the actor requested fans not to post spoilers from the movie. "I am proud to be a part of 'Dhurandhar'. Not only has it broken and shattered, but also destroyed all kinds of box office records, and entered the hearts of the people in India and worldwide... It's a commercial hit and has made an impact on Indians who have seen the film. However, I have one request: Please don't capture scenes from the film while you are seeing it and post them on social media. They are spoilers, especially the last scenes... the climax of the film... because it's not right. That is being a spoilsport," he said.

The movie, featuring Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy embedded in the criminal underworld of Karachi's Lyari and makes major structural and political changes with the help of allies from different corners, was released in theatres on March 19, and is fast emerging as one of the biggest blockbusters in Hindi cinema.

The Aditya Dhar directorial has attained a worldwide box office record of over Rs 700 crore (according to the makers and trade figures) through its extended weekend, the highest ever for a Hindi film and second only to "Pushpa 2".

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Mon Mar 23 15:47:37 IST 2026

The makers of actor Tovino Thomas' much-anticipated film "Pallichattambi" has released its first teaser, revealing a high intensity political thriller. The team behind this period action movie, directed by Dijo Jose Anonty (known for "Queen" and "Jana Gana Mana"), also announced that its official theatrical release date is April 10.

Kayadu Lohar stars alongside Tovino in the female lead role. The film was shot in locations like Thodupuzha and Mysore, with other prominent cast members including Vijayaraghavan, Sudheer Karamana, Baburaj, Vinod Kedamangalam, and Prashanth Alexander.

In "Pallichattambi", Tovino steps back into a retro setting, reminiscent of his role in "Ajayante Randaam Moshanam". Set in the 1950s and 60s, the film was written by S. Suresh Babu.

Produced by Naufal and Brijeesh under the banner of Worldwide Films, Pallichattambi also has Charan, Chanukya, Chaitanya, and Thanzeer co-producing through C Cube Bro Entertainments. The film's music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, with cinematography handled by Tijo Tomy. Dileep Nath serves as the production designer.

Tovino, who was last seen in "Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra" opposite Kalyani Priyadarshan, has an exciting slate of upcoming projects, including Pallichattambi, Athiradi, and the highly anticipated sequel to "Lokah".

In addition, Tovino is set to star in "Athiradi", which features Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan. Directed by Arun Anirudhan, who co-wrote the script for "Minnal Murali", the film is scheduled to release during Onam.

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Mon Mar 23 15:19:20 IST 2026

Pawan Kalyan's "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" has once again seen a drop in overall collections on Day 4, as opposed to Day 3. The film has only managed to pull in a total gross of around Rs 82 crore, a dismal number compared to the numbers generated by Kalyan's "They Call Him OG" (between Rs 200-226 crore) and "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" (Rs 103.22 crore) in the same span.

It goes without saying that the major chunk of its collection came from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing roughly Rs 62.42 crore in the first three days.

Although the number is in the same ballpark as what "Mirai" grossed in the same time, we must keep in mind the vast differences between the two movies.

"Mirai" was an original idea without a superstar headlining, which is obviously not the case with "Ustaad Bhagat Singh". Another recent example of a big Telugu production that did relatively much better business was "Kuberaa", which did close to 88 crore in 4 days.

It's been a little over a decade since Pawan Kalyan had a well-rounded blockbuster. Helmed by Harish Shankar, "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" hit theatres on March 19, 2026.

Yet, despite a strong opening, the film’s box office numbers dipped noticeably on Day 2 and Day 3. It struggled to keep up the initial momentum, likely due to mixed critical feedback and the simultaneous success of "Dhurandhar 2," which continues to dominate many screens.

"Ustaad Bhagat Singh" was reportedly produced on a budget of Rs 150 crore. At this rate, it's doubtful whether this movie will reach the “break-even” point. To be considered a safe financial bet, the film must surpass Rs 150 crore in total collections.

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Mon Mar 23 11:54:35 IST 2026

Box office records are being crushed by Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge with each passing day, as the Ranveer Singh-led spy-action thriller registered the best opening collections ever by a Hindi film.

After having become the fastest ₹500 crore grosser worldwide, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is in contention to break many other records, including some held by iconic blockbusters like RRR, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Pushpa 2: The Rule. Interestingly, S. S. Rajamouli, the director of the period adventures flick RRR and Baahubali , hailed Aditya Dhar after watching Dhurandhar: The Revenge. "I loved 'Dhurandhar-1', but 'The Revenge' surpassed the original in both scale and soul. The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless... But it's the emotional stakes that really ground it... @adityadharfilms you hit it out of the park. It takes guts to make and release a film 4 hours long. The audience is glued to the seat till the last frame," he wrote.

Meanwhile, there are a few milestones that Dhurandhar 2 can break in the coming days that box office collection enthusiasts may love to keep track of. Here is a quick look at some of them.

As Dhurandhar 2 breached the ₹400 crore nett mark domestically, it secured the biggest opening weekend ever for a Bollywood title. With advance bookings across India showing consistent interest among film lovers, the movie could well become the first to record a ₹50 crore collection on a weekday.

As things stand, it is possible for Dhurandhar 2 to get past the ₹1,000 crore mark in its opening week itself. If accomplished, it would be a remarkable feat, as even Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule could not get it done despite humbling several box office records. It is also worth mentioning that Dhurandhar 2's box office collection is the biggest-ever opening weekend globally in the Hindi film industry's history, and it is only behind Pushpa 2: The Rule at the national level. At the worldwide box office, Dhurandhar 2 has grossed 700+ crore in its extended four-day weekend, Sacnilk reported.

In another report, the box office tracking platform said that Dhurandhar: The Revenge has "already grossed around $11 million through Saturday in North America. The extended 4-day weekend is estimated at $13.5 million, which is the record for an Indian film in the region, beating Kalki 2898 AD's $11.2 million. This explosive start has firmly placed the film among the biggest overseas openers ever for Indian cinema."

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion remains the highest-grossing Indian film in North America with an estimated $22+ million total collection. Finally, the Prabhas-starrer seems to have found a match, and many are placing their money on Dhurandhar 2 to shatter this benchmark set in 2017.

[Data is compiled from independent sources linked to distributors and theater owners. Estimated figures could have a correction in the following day(s) when revised figures are obtained. This website doesn't take responsibility for the authenticity of these numbers]

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Mon Mar 23 12:23:25 IST 2026

"Dhurandhar 2" seems to be moving at bullet speed in theatres across India and abroad. After crossing the 400-crore mark in India in three days, the Ranveer Singh biggie has crossed the 500-crore mark after 4 days.

At the moment of writing this report, Sacnilk data pins the total India gross at Rs 545.66 crore. Adding the overseas gross, the overall worldwide gross is expected to have crossed the Rs 700 crore on Day 5, as the number was around Rs 692 crore on the fourth day. Some estimates say the number has already touched 750.

That's basically the lifetime gross of Aamir Khan's "PK", which was released 12 years ago. However, it failed to beat the five-day worldwide record of "Pushpa 2" (Rs 922 crore). "Dhurandhar 2" is also expected to cross the opening week record of "Baahubali 2" (Rs 800 crore).

"Dhurandhar 2" is already the fastest 300-crore and 400-crore grosser. It has already crossed the lifetime gross of "Baahubali: The Beginning" (appr. Rs 650 crore) and the 7-day worldwide gross of "RRR" (Rs 709 crore).

The original "Dhurandhar" took two weeks to gross the same amount worldwide. "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" managed to pull off the same in just four days, undoubtedly an astonishing feat.

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If "Dhurandhar 2" shows consistent performance the same way the first "Dhurandhar" did, it can easily reach the 1000-crore mark, unlike the first film, which took a month to reach the same number. Let's remember that in this day and age, when the box office run of most Bollywood movies dips after the first week, "Dhurandhar" picked up in the second week and did better business overall. In comparison, the sequel is moving at four times the pace.

"Dhurandhar" was the fastest Bollywood film of 2025 to reach the Rs 700 crore club. Its lifetime run concluded with over Rs 1,300 crore — and it's still playing in theatres.

In the U.S box office, "Dhurandhar 2" is at the third position in the Top 10 list, with Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" at the number one spot.

"Dhurandhar 2" is expected to overtake, in the coming week, the lifetime gross of blockbusters such as "Chhaava" (Rs 808 crore), "Kantara - Chapter 1" (Rs 852.36 crore), "Stree 2" (Rs 857 crore), "Secret Superstar" (Rs 913 crore), "Animal" (Rs 915 crore), "Bhajrangi Bhaijaan" (Rs 922 crore).

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Mon Mar 23 11:52:48 IST 2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge made history on Saturday by scoring the first 100 crore nett in Hindi in a single day. However, the Aditya Dhar masterpiece did not stop there, as it repeated the feat again on Sunday, becoming the first Bollywood movie to do so!

According to available information, it was S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR which had previously managed a 100+ crore nett single-day figure in the history of the Indian film industry. It was in 2022 that the Telugu period action movie managed to break the three-digit mark in a single day. Thus, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the first Hindi movie to achieve this feat.

Box office data-tracking website Sacnilk called this unique feat "a scenario that is virtually unheard of in Indian cinema" as it is an "extremely rare feat for a film to collect 100 crore or more in a single day on two separate occasions."

The consecutive 100 crore nett collections helped Dhurandhar 2 to get past the ₹400 crore mark in style—perhaps a bit faster than many anticipated. At this rate, the Ranveer Singh action extravaganza can manage ₹50 crore on a weekday before getting past the ₹1,000 crore mark in its opening week itself, Sacnilk claimed.

Earlier, Dhurandhar 2 had crossed the mark of ₹300 crore at the domestic box office within three days of its release. The film had delivered a record-breaking opening, earning ₹43 crore from paid previews on Wednesday and ₹102.55 crore on its first day.

Also starring R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, the film was released on Thursday and is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 release, Dhurandhar. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film was released in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.