8 top Indian movies with the highest global box office openings ahead of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar The Revenge

Indian cinema has witnessed several record-breaking openings at the global box office over the past few years. Now, the spotlight is on Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which is gearing up for its theatrical release on March 19. Advance bookings have already begun, and trade circles are eagerly waiting to see how the film performs worldwide on its first day. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi in key roles. Ahead of its release, here is a look at some of the biggest global opening day collections achieved by Indian films over the years.

Top Indian movies with highest worldwide box office openings

1. Pushpa 2: The Rule - Rs 257 crore

The biggest opening day record for an Indian film currently belongs to Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film, starring Allu Arjun, created history by collecting around Rs 257 crore worldwide on its opening day, according to box office tracking portal Sacnilk. The sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa broke multiple records, including the biggest opening for an Indian film and the highest opening for an Allu Arjun starrer.


2. RRR - Rs 223 crore

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, RRR stormed the global box office when it was released. The epic action drama starring Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. earned an estimated Rs 223 crore worldwide on its opening day. The film’s massive debut surpassed the director’s own earlier blockbuster Baahubali 2, proving the enormous global reach of Indian cinema.



3. Jawan - Rs 129 crore

Shah Rukh Khan delivered another major blockbuster with Jawan. The high-energy action drama opened to around Rs 129 crore globally on its first day, making it one of the biggest openings for a Hindi film. Apart from its strong domestic numbers, the film also performed exceptionally well overseas and even topped the Australian box office at one point.

4. Animal - Rs 116

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, got off to a powerful start at the global box office. The film reportedly earned around Rs 116 crore worldwide on Day 1, as shared by the makers on X (formerly called Twitter), making it the biggest opening for a non-holiday Hindi release.

5. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion - Rs 217

Released in 2017, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion made history at the box office by becoming the first Indian film to cross Rs 100 crore worldwide on its opening day. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film had a massive release across 6,500 screens in India, with theatres reporting houseful shows in many cities. Celebrating the milestone, Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions, shared the figures on X (formerly Twitter). The film eventually went on to collect around Rs 217 crore worldwide on its first day, setting a benchmark that very few Indian films have managed to match.



6. Kalki 2898 AD - Rs 191.5 crore

The futuristic epic Kalki 2898 AD stunned audiences with its grand scale and visual spectacle. Featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, the team of Kalki 2898 AD shared a poster on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that the film earned more than Rs 191.5 crore worldwide across all languages on its opening day.

7. KGF: Chapter 2 - Rs 134 crore

The action-packed sequel KGF: Chapter 2 also delivered a thunderous opening at the global box office. Starring Yash in the lead role, the film opened to massive numbers across languages and territories. It earned over Rs 134 crore in India on its first day, contributing to a huge worldwide debut.

8. Leo - Rs 140 crore

Tamil superstar Vijay’s Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, also recorded a massive global opening. According to reports by Sacnilk, the action thriller collected around Rs 140 crore worldwide on Day 1, making it one of the biggest openers in Tamil cinema.

With so many Indian films delivering record-breaking openings in recent years, expectations are naturally high for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. As the release date approaches and advance bookings pick up pace, all eyes are now on whether the Ranveer Singh starrer can join this elite list of box office giants. Stay tuned!