Ranveer Singh’s action blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 crosses Rs16 billion worldwide in just 18 days, proving its massive global appeal despite not releasing in Gulf countries.
Dhurandhar 2 continues its unstoppable run at the global box office, emerging as one of the biggest commercial hits in recent Bollywood history. Headlined by powerhouse performer Ranveer Singh, the action-packed sequel has now crossed the remarkable milestone of Rs16 billion worldwide within just 18 days of its theatrical release.
Interestingly, the film has achieved this extraordinary feat despite not releasing in major overseas markets such as the Gulf countries, highlighting its strong performance in other territories and its massive popularity among audiences in India and beyond.
According to trade analysts and reports from major entertainment trackers, the film witnessed a strong boost during its third weekend, pushing its total collections beyond expectations. The momentum gained over the weekend has significantly strengthened its global box office performance, with industry experts predicting that the film’s earnings could climb even higher in the coming weeks.
Back home in India, the film has already surpassed the Rs10 billion net collection mark, firmly establishing itself as a blockbuster. The achievement not only demonstrates the star power of Ranveer Singh but also reflects the continued audience demand for high-budget action spectacles.
In our review, we said Dhurandhar: The Revenge was undeniably a spectacle engineered for scale. Explosions erupted at regular intervals, violence was dialled up to an almost numbing degree, and Ranveer Singh was placed front and centre as an indestructible, hyper-macho force. But as our three-out-of-five-star review pointed out, this was also a film weighed down by its own excess. At nearly four hours, the narrative felt indulgent and overstretched, with at least half an hour that could have easily been trimmed without losing impact. What begins as a gripping espionage setup gradually morphs into a bloated ode to its leading man, where emotional depth and nuance take a backseat to spectacle and swagger.
The film also features strong performances from a talented supporting cast, including R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, who help maintain audience engagement throughout the film’s lengthy runtime.
In the same review, I said the film’s attempted to weave in real-world political beats and larger nationalistic undertones often came across as blunt rather than layered. There are flashes of intrigue, and a capable supporting cast including R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal keeps things intermittently engaging, but you’re not always fully invested like the original chapter which was exhilirating. In the end, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is never quite a snooze fest, you are never bored, but you are often aware of just how much it overreaches, delivering a larger-than-life experience that is as excessive as its price tag, but not nearly as impactful as it believes itself to be.
The success of Dhurandhar 2 highlights Bollywood’s continued ability to deliver large-scale cinematic experiences that attract audiences globally. With its strong box office numbers and continued momentum, the film has set a high benchmark for upcoming releases this year.
Source : Gulf News
