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IIE DIGITAL DESK : Bollywood, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has delivered a historic box office performance, storming past the ₹200 crore mark globally on its opening day and rewriting record books across the Indian film industry. Directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, the sequel has not only lived up to expectations but exceeded them in spectacular fashion.

Released on March 19 across a massive 21,728 screens nationwide, the film generated unprecedented buzz even before its official debut. Early indicators from advance bookings and paid preview shows on March 18 had already hinted at a blockbuster opening, and the film delivered on that promise emphatically. Despite facing minor disruptions on release day due to technical issues that led to the cancellation of several shows, the film’s momentum remained unstoppable.

On its first day alone, the film collected an impressive ₹102.55 crore in India, setting a new benchmark for Hindi cinema. Globally, the total opening day collection soared to approximately ₹240 crore, making it the highest opening in Indian cinema history. This remarkable feat places the film ahead of several South Indian mega-hits that previously dominated the box office charts.

 ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ surpassed the opening day collections of blockbusters like Pushpa 2: The Rule, RRR, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and KGF Chapter 2, all of which had set formidable records in recent years. The achievement is being seen as a significant moment for the Hindi film industry, which had been facing stiff competition from South Indian cinema in recent times.

Another notable milestone is that the film has become the first A-certified (adult-rated) movie to achieve such massive single-day earnings, breaking conventional assumptions about audience reach and market potential for such films. Its strong performance in international markets has further amplified its success, particularly in North America, where it reportedly earned around $9 million on its opening day, signaling a robust overseas appeal.

Trade analysts believe that the film’s success marks a major comeback moment for Ranveer Singh, whose recent projects had not performed up to expectations. With ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ the actor appears to have regained his box office dominance, delivering one of the biggest hits of his career.

The film’s success also represents a broader shift in the dynamics of Indian cinema, with Bollywood reclaiming some lost ground in the face of South Indian dominance. By outperforming some of the biggest pan-India blockbusters, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has not only set new commercial benchmarks but also reignited confidence in the Hindi film industry’s ability to deliver global-scale hits.

The film continues its theatrical run, all eyes will be on whether it can sustain this extraordinary momentum and set even bigger records in the days to come. For now, its explosive opening has firmly established it as a landmark moment in Indian box office history.