Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the 2026 spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, collected Rs 372.2 crore in its first three days at the box office, according to tracking data. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan, was released on March 19, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr.
The sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent who continues to infiltrate Karachi’s criminal syndicates and Pakistani politics while avenging the 26/11 attacks. Produced by Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios and B62 Studios, it is the final instalment of the duology.
Strong Opening Despite Mixed Response
The film opened with Rs 51.6 crore in paid previews on March 18, followed by Rs 121 crore on its first full day and Rs 96.8 crore on day two. In Australia, the film crossed AUD 1 million in a single day, setting benchmarks for Indian cinema in overseas markets.
The film was released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, following fan demand. It received an A (adults only) certificate from the CBFC for strong violence, with a finalised runtime of 229 minutes after some violent visuals and profanities were censored. Overseas screenings reportedly run for 235 minutes.
Critical Reception
Reviews have been divided, with praise for storytelling alongside criticism for nationalist propaganda. Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, calling it an engaging, twist-filled entertainer, despite its political and gore elements.
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated it 2 out of 5, stating it fails to match the standard of the first part. Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute described the sequel as angrier, louder, and more blatant in its messaging.
Several reviewers noted the film’s hyper-nationalistic tone, with Nandini Ramnath of Scroll comparing it to other Indian action films, but with a pro-government propaganda angle.
Streaming and Regional Response
JioHotstar acquired the post-theatrical digital streaming rights for Rs 150 crore, replacing Netflix, which had held rights for the previous film. Like its predecessor, the film was banned across Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Paid preview shows on March 18 faced technical and censorship-related delays, particularly affecting Kannada and Malayalam screenings.
The film continues to play in theatres across India and international markets.
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