Dhurandhar 2 Box Office: ₹330 Cr Worldwide! Will it Beat Pushpa 2?
"Dhurandhar 2" is smashing box office records, earning ₹330 Cr globally.
Top Summary
- What happened: "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" grossed over ₹330 crore worldwide and ₹96.76 crore net in India on Day 2.
- Why it matters: The film is challenging the opening weekend record held by "Pushpa 2", potentially surpassing ₹354 crore.
- What changes for people: Tamil and Telugu versions are now in theaters, promising increased viewership and revenue.
- Who is affected: The Indian film industry, fans of Ranveer Singh and action films, and box office analysts.
Dhurandhar 2 Dominates Day 2
Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" continues its box office reign. The film has grossed over ₹240 crore globally on Day 1.
Day 2 saw the film earn ₹96.76 crore at the India net box office. The Hindi version contributed the bulk of the collections.
Regional Versions Released
Tamil and Telugu versions launched today after delays. Technical issues prevented paid previews and the first two days of release.
The film's worldwide box office earnings have surpassed ₹330 crore.
Chasing Box Office Records
Industry trackers estimate the film's total in India at approximately ₹226.27 crore. Another ₹128 crore is needed to beat Allu Arjun’s "Pushpa 2".
"Dhurandhar 2" has already broken several records. It surpassed the Day 2 collections of both "KGF: Chapter 2" (₹90.50 crore) and "Pushpa 2" (₹96 crore).
Potential for Record-Breaking Weekend
"Dhurandhar 2" aims to challenge the ₹354 crore opening weekend record. "Pushpa 2" currently holds this record.
The Tamil and Telugu versions are expected to boost earnings further. Collections are projected to exceed ₹100 crore on Saturday and Sunday.
Controversy and Commentary
Former politician Sanjay Jha criticized the film's pro-BJP stance. He deemed it a "risky career move" for Ranveer Singh.
"Ranveer Singh is a talented actor... but it is a very risky career move to get slotted like Mr Kumar as a pro-BJP cheerleader actor."
Jha described demonetisation as an "awful embarrassing scam". He also called "Dhurandhar 1" pretentious and insufferable.
What to Watch Next
Keep an eye on weekend box office numbers. The performance of the Tamil and Telugu versions will be crucial in determining if "Dhurandhar 2" can break the opening weekend record set by "Pushpa 2".