Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar continues to script box office history with an extraordinary global run, despite not releasing in the Middle East. Driven by a sensational performance in North America and a record-breaking domestic haul, the Ranveer Singh-led film has now beaten Jawan and RRR in the US market, pushing the Dhurandhar box office collection into elite territory.
Domestic collections remain steady after five weeks
By Tuesday evening, Dhurandhar had earned ₹781.75 crore net in India, taking its domestic gross to nearly ₹938 crore. While daily earnings have finally dipped below ₹5 crore, this slowdown has come only after five weeks in theatres. The film continues to stay competitive against newer releases, reinforcing the long-term strength of the Dhurandhar box office collection at home.
Worldwide total closes in on RRR
Globally, Dhurandhar has now grossed ₹1222 crore, putting it just ₹8 crore away from SS Rajamouli’s RRR, which collected ₹1230 crore worldwide in 2022. Trade experts expect Dhurandhar to equal or surpass that figure by the end of Wednesday, a milestone that would further cement the Dhurandhar box office collection among the biggest Indian films of all time.
Dhurandhar beats Jawan and RRR in the US
The film’s overseas run has been led by an unprecedented response in North America. As of Tuesday, Dhurandhar’s total overseas earnings stood at $31.5 million. Out of this, the US and Canada alone contributed $20 million.
With this figure, Dhurandhar has officially overtaken RRR ($15.3 million), Jawan ($15.6 million), and Kalki 2898 AD ($18 million) in North America. The Dhurandhar box office collection in the region is now closing in on Baahubali 2’s all-time record of $20.7 million, the highest ever for an Indian film in the territory.
Why this box office run is historic
What makes Dhurandhar’s success exceptional is its ability to dominate overseas markets without support from the Middle East. Similar to how global audiences embraced RRR during its theatrical run, as analysed earlier by Kiddaan (internal link), Dhurandhar’s appeal has translated into strong repeat viewership and sustained buzz. Fan reactions and theatre response videos circulating on platforms like YouTube (outbound link) have further fuelled its momentum.
At its current pace, the Dhurandhar box office collection is poised to make history once again.
FAQs
Q: What is the current Dhurandhar box office collection worldwide?
A: The Dhurandhar box office collection has reached ₹1222 crore globally and is expected to cross RRR’s lifetime total soon.
Q: How did Dhurandhar beat Jawan and RRR in the US?
A: Dhurandhar earned $20 million in the US and Canada, surpassing the North America totals of Jawan and RRR.
Q: Why is the Dhurandhar box office collection significant without a Middle East release?
A: Strong domestic earnings and a record-breaking North America run have offset the absence of Middle East markets.
Q: Can Dhurandhar become the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film ever?
A: Yes, if current trends continue, the film is set to secure the fourth spot among India’s highest-grossing films.
