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Indian hit movie 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood records

The Ranveer Singh sequel crossed INR10 billion in domestic takings in 18 days, according to producers, and drew praise and criticism for its nationalist tone.

  • On Wednesday, producers announced that "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has become the highest-grossing Bollywood Hindi-language film, achieving the milestone since its March 19 release.
  • Starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film depicts an undercover Indian intelligence agent in Pakistan and is beloved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • After 18 days, the film crossed the $108 million mark in domestic takings and became the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, exceeding $25 million in takings.
  • Veteran film distributor Raj Bansal said, "Dhurandhar has become a massive cinematic phenomenon," as the film's dominance prompts other producers to delay their releases.
  • Despite its success, the film trails domestic hits "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" and "Pushpa 2: The Rule," and remains behind the 2016 wrestling drama "Dangal.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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