Dhurandhar: The Revenge sets North American record for Indian films

The Bollywood action film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has broken the record for the highest-grossing Indian movie in North America. It earned $4.9 million in its second weekend across 987 screens, reaching a cumulative total of $22.9 million. The movie ranked No. 4 at the box office.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover agent in Pakistan. The film maintained a strong position in its second weekend, a rarity for Indian releases. It boasts a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes from over 1,000 ratings, surpassing the previous record set by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017, according to Deadline's box office report.

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Illustrative movie poster of Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', capturing pre-release excitement for the March 19 theatrical debut.
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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge builds anticipation ahead of March release

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Ranveer Singh's upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge is generating significant buzz following the release of its trailer. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to hit theatres on March 19, with its digital premiere confirmed for Hotstar. Advance bookings indicate strong pre-release interest, while scheduling avoids a clash with Yash's Toxic.

Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has sold over 12.5 lakh tickets in advance bookings in India three days before release, grossing nearly Rs 70 crore. Theatre chains have added post-midnight shows, including shifting Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's slot at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir. Worldwide pre-sales stand at Rs 123-130 crore.

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As part of the Dhurandhar franchise coverage, the sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge clashes with Yash's Toxic, Nani's Peddi, Ram Charan's The Paradise, and Dhamaal 4 in a crowded March 2026 slate during Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid. The original film re-releases on 500 worldwide screens ahead of the March 19 debut, while the sequel surges past ₹50 crore in advance bookings.

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