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Dhurandhar: The Revenge Closes In on Pushpa 2 Just Rs 135 Crore Short of Becoming India’s Top‑Grossing Film

By Editorial Team
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5 min read
Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge confronting the audience
Dhurandhar: The Revenge vs Pushpa 2 the box‑office battle of the year.

Dhurandhar The Revenge box office collection: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is just Rs 135 crore away from beating Pushpa 2 at the Indian box office.

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has completed four weeks in theatres and is now just Rs 135 crore away from becoming India’s highest‑grossing film. The box‑office update has put the spotlight back on the film’s performance and its ongoing race with Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2.

If you are scrolling through the latest news India, you will notice a lot of chatter about this race. It feels a bit like watching two heavyweight boxers in the ring, except both are Indian movies, and the crowd is our whole nation. Many people were surprised by this when the numbers first came out, and the excitement has hardly faded.

Where Dhurandhar 2 Stands Now

After 28 days in cinemas, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has collected Rs 1,099.72 crore (net) in India, with a gross figure of Rs 1,316.45 crore. Worldwide, the film has reached a whopping Rs 1,733.20 crore, including Rs 416.75 crore from overseas markets, as per Sacnilk. As of now, Pushpa 2 continues to hold the top position with Rs 1,234.10 crore net in India.

What happened next is interesting the numbers kept moving, week after week, and the gap narrowed steadily. You can almost feel the tension each time a new report drops, especially when you are a fan of Ranveer Singh and you keep checking the box‑office charts on your phone.

How The Numbers Played Out

The film opened with huge numbers and saw its biggest boost in the first week.

  • Week 1 collections stood at Rs 674.17 crore
  • Week 2 at Rs 263.65 crore
  • Week 3 at Rs 110.60 crore

On Day 28, the film earned Rs 4.05 crore domestically. It began its run with Rs 102.55 crore on March 19, while paid previews on March 18 brought in Rs 43 crore. Through the first week, daily collections ranged between Rs 40 crore and Rs 60 crore before dipping in the following weeks.

In most cases, the drop after week one is normal it’s similar to how a new smartphone’s sales peak in the first few days and then settle. But for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the drop was slower than many expected, which kept the conversation alive on social media and made it a piece of trending news India.

The Pushpa 2 Factor

One of the key reasons Dhurandhar: The Revenge has not yet overtaken Pushpa 2 lies in its regional performance. “According to the regional breakdown, Pushpa 2’s domestic dominance was built on a massive dual‑engine: a Rs 945.75 crore Hindi market contribution coupled with a staggering Rs 511.70 crore from the South Indian states (including Rs 320.23 crore from AP/TG alone),” reported Sacnilk.

While Ranveer Singh’s film has matched the Hindi market contribution, it has not generated similar numbers in the southern states, which has slowed its climb towards the top spot. This regional gap is something I noticed when I was travelling from Delhi to Hyderabad; the posters of Pushpa 2 were everywhere, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge banners were mostly limited to the North.

Many people were surprised by this difference, especially because Dhurandhar: The Revenge has a pan‑India appeal. The contrast feels a bit like a cricket match where one side dominates in one zone while the other dominates elsewhere.

Records Dhurandhar Has Already Broken

Even without taking the number one position yet, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already achieved major milestones. The franchise has crossed Rs 3,000 crore worldwide, making it the first Indian film franchise to do so. It has also become the highest‑grossing Indian film without contributions from Gulf countries and China.

That’s a pretty big deal, right? If you think about it, most Indian movies rely heavily on overseas earnings, especially from the Middle East and China. Dhurandhar: The Revenge managing to hit those numbers purely with domestic and other overseas markets is a testament to the film’s staying power. It’s a piece of viral news that keeps popping up in WhatsApp forwards and Twitter threads.

During a conversation with a friend who works in the film‑distribution business, Ranveer Singh’s name came up repeatedly. He said, “Ranveer Singh’s pull in the Hindi belt is undeniable, but we all need a stronger push in the South if we want to beat Pushpa 2.” That practical observation adds a layer of realism to the whole race.

Cast, Release, And What’s Next?

The film stars Ranveer Singh along with Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. It was released in theatres on March 19 and continues to run in cinemas into its fourth week.

Every time I see a new poster of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in a mall, I can’t help but think about the next weeks. Will the film finally close the Rs 135 crore gap? Will Pushpa 2 hold on a little longer? The suspense is real, and it’s exactly the kind of breaking news India loves to follow.

In most cases, a film’s destiny is decided by word‑of‑mouth and repeat viewership. I have spoken to a few cinema‑goers in Mumbai and they told me they are planning to watch Dhurandhar: The Revenge again just to be part of the story. That kind of grassroots support is what often turns a good movie into a historic one.

So, as we keep an eye on the box‑office tables, the next update could be the one that finally swings the pendulum. Keep checking the latest news India for any fresh figures, because the battle is far from over.

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