‘Dhurandhar 2’ Nears ₹1,000 Crore Mark, Dominates Box Office; ‘Project Hail Mary’ and ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ Trail Behind

Mumbai, India — April 4, 2026

Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues its historic box office run, inching closer to the coveted ₹1,000 crore milestone in India. Since its release on March 19, the film has delivered record-breaking numbers and maintained strong momentum into its third weekend.

Record-Breaking India Collection

The film opened with a massive ₹102.55 crore on its first day, setting the tone for its blockbuster trajectory. It collected ₹674.17 crore in its first week, followed by ₹263.65 crore in the second week.

On its third Friday, the film added ₹21.55 crore, taking its total India net collection to ₹959.37 crore. With this performance, Dhurandhar 2 has already emerged as one of the highest-grossing films in Indian box office history and is expected to cross ₹1,000 crore over the weekend.

Global Box Office Performance

The film’s dominance extends beyond India. Within just 16 days, Dhurandhar 2 has amassed an impressive ₹1,148.58 crore worldwide.

Trade analysts suggest the film could challenge the lifetime global earnings of Pushpa 2: The Rule, which stands at ₹1,742.10 crore, if the current pace continues.

Competition at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary (India Collection)

The Hollywood sci-fi film, released in India on March 26, has struggled to gain momentum amid Dhurandhar 2’s dominance.

• Friday Collection: ₹3.55 crore
• Total India Collection: ₹28.25 crore

The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Ken Leung.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh (India Collection)

Starring Pawan Kalyan, this Telugu-language film has underperformed compared to expectations.

• Friday Collection: ₹12 lakh
• Total India Collection: ₹71.53 crore

Despite strong fan anticipation, the film has failed to keep pace with the box office juggernaut of Dhurandhar 2.

Box Office Outlook

With strong weekend trends and sustained audience interest, Dhurandhar 2 is poised to enter the ₹1,000 crore club in India within days. Its global performance also indicates potential to challenge some of the biggest records in Indian cinema history.

Industry experts believe the film’s consistent earnings, coupled with limited competition, could help it maintain dominance in the coming weeks.