'Dhurandhar 2' creates box office records in North America, Germany
What's the story
The spy-action sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, distributed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, has reportedly crossed a whopping ₹1,622cr ($174.4 million) worldwide by its third weekend. This makes it the first Indian film to cross $25 million in North America and €1 million ($1.1 million) in Germany! Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film's India gross stands at an impressive ₹1,213.74 crore.
Record-breaking performance
More about the new records
The film has set new benchmarks in North America, becoming the first Indian film to cross the $25 million mark. This feat surpasses SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which previously held the record at $20.2 million. In Germany, it became the highest-grossing Indian title of all time by crossing the €1 million mark.
Sustained success
Jio Studios's global distribution fuels success
The film's international success is a result of its global distribution, backed by Jio Studios. It was released in around 2,200 cinemas and on 3,000 screens internationally (excluding Gulf regions where it remains banned). The sequel has shown remarkable resilience, with over 80% of overseas screens continuing to showcase the film into its second week and maintaining strong performance through the third week.
Box office triumph
'Dhurandhar 2' outperforms its predecessor's overseas lifetime collections
The sequel has outperformed the overseas lifetime collections of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, in just 10 days. It now ranks fourth on the all-time charts for Indian cinema, above Dhurandhar and below Dangal, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and Pushpa 2: The Rule. It also crossed ₹1,000cr net collection in India within 18 days. This remarkable success underscores the film's widespread appeal and audience demand across both domestic and international markets.