Dhurandhar 2 day 2 box-office report: Ranveer Singh’s spy drama experiences a big drop, still collects Rs 96 crore

Dhurandhar 2 has achieved remarkable box-office success, earning ₹268 crore in its first two days. This espionage thriller, a sequel to the 2025 film, follows an Indian operative's missions in Karachi and his personal quest for justice. The film, ...

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Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2
Dhurandhar 2 is continuing its unstoppable theatrical run, smashing revenue milestones within days of release. The eagerly awaited follow-up to Ranveer Singh’s earlier blockbuster opened to an extraordinary response, raking in an enormous ₹121 crore on day one itself. Although the second day witnessed a noticeable dip, the film still managed to secure a strong ₹96.76 crore, reflecting sustained audience interest and widespread buzz surrounding the project.

Within just two days, the film’s cumulative earnings have surged to an astounding ₹268 crore, firmly establishing it as one of the biggest box-office performers in recent times.

Film Overview and Cast

Titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, this 2026 Indian action-packed espionage thriller is both written and helmed by Aditya Dhar. The project has been backed by Aditya Dhar alongside Lokesh Dhar and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Serving as a direct continuation of the 2025 film Dhurandhar, it also marks the concluding chapter of the two-part saga.


The movie boasts a powerful ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, and Manav Gohil, many of whom return to reprise their roles from the original installment.

Plot and Inspiration

The narrative revolves around a covert Indian intelligence operative who persists in penetrating criminal networks based in Karachi while navigating the complexities of Pakistani political systems. Alongside these high-stakes missions, the protagonist is driven by a personal quest for justice linked to the tragic 2008 Mumbai attacks, all while confronting even larger threats that escalate the story’s intensity.

The storyline draws loose inspiration from several real-world geopolitical developments in South Asia, including 2014 Indian general election and the sweeping economic reform of 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation, among other regional events.
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Production and Technical Details

Filming for both installments was carried out consecutively, with principal photography commencing in July 2024 in Bangkok and wrapping up in October 2025. The production spanned multiple locations, including Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, while certain international locations in Thailand were used to replicate Pakistani settings.

The film’s technical crew features music composed by Shashwat Sachdev, visuals captured by cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, and editing handled by Shivkumar V. Panicker. With a runtime of 229 minutes, the film stands among the lengthiest Indian cinematic productions ever made, further emphasizing its grand scale and ambitious storytelling.
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