The SPY Universe has officially cemented its place as a juggernaut in Indian cinema, with Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continuing to rewrite history books even as it enters its ninth week of release. It is rare to see a film maintain this level of conversation two months after its debut, but this sequel has proven that the audience's appetite for this cinematic world is far from satisfied.
If we look at the performance on Day 61, which was its ninth Monday, the movie earned a net collection of 0.15 crore. This represents a 76.2 percent drop from the 0.63 crore it managed on the previous day. While the numbers are naturally tapering off, we have to keep in mind that the film is still running on about 390 shows across the country. For a movie to even have nearly 400 shows at the end of its second month is a feat that most blockbusters fail to achieve.
The total India net collection now stands at a staggering 1,146.13 crore, while the domestic gross has reached 1,371.69 crore. When you factor in the overseas market, where it has collected 426.67 crore, the total worldwide gross stands at a massive 1,798.36 crore. We are looking at a film that is just a few steps away from the 1,800 crore milestone, which will officially make it the second-highest-grossing Indian movie of all time, trailing only behind Dangal.
However, there is a very important distinction to make when comparing Dhurandhar 2 with Dangal. While Dangal remains at the top spot due to its massive success in China, Dhurandhar 2 has achieved these numbers without a China release. If we look at the Phase 1 records—which refers to the initial global release excluding markets like China—Dhurandhar 2 is the undisputed king. It is the number one Indian film in history when comparing pure organic growth across standard global territories. This is a record that is unlikely to be broken anytime soon, as it reflects a level of domestic and NRI dominance that we have never seen before.
Comparing the sequel to the first Dhurandhar highlights how much the brand has grown on digital platforms like BookMyShow. The original film ended its run with 14.19 million tickets sold, but the sequel has already moved past 18.33 million. This brings the total ticket sales for the franchise to 32.52 million on this platform alone. The most significant jump is seen in the pre-sales, where the first film had 224 thousand tickets booked before release, while the sequel opened with a massive 2.41 million pre-booked tickets.
The way these two films performed over time also shows a shift in audience behavior. The first Dhurandhar actually saw its highest sales in the second week with 4.73 million tickets, indicating it was a word-of-mouth success. On the other hand, Dhurandhar 2 functioned as a massive front-loaded blockbuster, pulling in 8.92 million tickets in its first extended week. Even though the numbers have naturally slowed down by the ninth week, the sequel still managed to sell 30 thousand tickets over its latest weekend, showing that it still has a steady presence in the market despite the long theatrical run.
The ticket sales data further supports this incredible run. On its 61st day, the film sold 5.24 thousand tickets on BookMyShow alone. Looking at the bigger picture, the total ticket sales have crossed 1.83 crore, which is a testament to the film's massive footfall. Even on a weekday in its ninth week, the national chains are still seeing activity. PVR contributed around 680 tickets, Inox followed with 600, and Cinepolis added roughly 270. This brings the total across the three major national chains to approximately 1,550 tickets for the day, showing that the movie is still a preferred choice for urban audiences.
When we break down the regional performance for the Hindi version on its 61st day the National Capital Region operated with 67 shows and maintained an overall occupancy of 12 percent, peaking during the afternoon shows at 15 percent. Mumbai, however, showed even stronger momentum despite having fewer shows. With 37 shows in the region, Mumbai recorded an impressive overall occupancy of 18 percent, with evening shows climbing as high as 23 percent. Even in Ahmedabad, where morning shows were quiet, the film picked up pace in the afternoon to reach a 13 percent overall occupancy across its 21 shows. These figures indicate that the Hindi belt is still providing a steady flow of audience, particularly in the metro cities during late-day screenings.
As the film winds down its theatrical journey, it has firmly established itself as the ultimate king of the box office. Whether or not it eventually opens in China, its current standing as the highest-grossing film in Phase 1 history is a monumental achievement for the SPY Universe. It has not just collected money; it has created a benchmark for how a franchise should be scaled in Indian cinema.
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