Mumbai, India — January 5, 2026
Ranveer Singh’s action drama Dhurandhar has unleashed an unprecedented box office tsunami, rewriting Bollywood history by crossing the ₹1,200 crore mark worldwide. As of early January 2026, the film has officially emerged as the highest-grossing original Hindi film without a China release.
According to trade tracking estimates, Dhurandhar has earned approximately ₹1,235 crore in global gross collections, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (₹1,148 crore) and Pathaan (₹1,050 crore). The milestone is particularly significant as the film achieved this feat without tapping the lucrative Chinese market.
Domestically, Dhurandhar continues to dominate Indian cinemas, recording over ₹812 crore in net box office collections. The film has maintained strong weekday numbers while competing with major international releases, reflecting sustained audience interest.
Buoyed by the historic success, the makers have officially fast-tracked the sequel. Director Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh have confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Eid holiday. Industry buzz suggests the sequel will explore the backstory of Akshaye Khanna’s character, Rahman Dacoit, while advancing Ranveer Singh’s mission-driven narrative.
Trade analysts attribute the film’s success to several key factors. Ranveer Singh’s transformation into a raw, intense action avatar marked a sharp departure from his romantic image and resonated strongly with audiences. Akshaye Khanna’s return as a formidable antagonist has been widely praised, while Aditya Dhar’s direction once again reinforced his reputation as a master of large-scale action storytelling following Uri.
Box office experts now project Dhurandhar’s lifetime global collection to potentially reach ₹1,300 crore. The film has already become the biggest blockbuster of Ranveer Singh’s career, firmly placing him at the forefront of Bollywood’s top-tier stars in 2026.
