BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, March 26 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has finished its first week (7 days) with historic numbers that no other Bollywood film could reach before in the same number of days. The movie officially entered the 1000 crores club at the worldwide box office and became the joint fastest Indian film to do so. Starring Ranveer Singh, The Revenge has been on a record-breaking spree from the premiere day itself to the current day. It has shattered daily records by a distance that it will be an uphill task for future films to beat or even match. Here is a breakdown of how every major box office record the film has created in the first week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. The biggest paid previews at the Indian box office. 2. The biggest opening day in Hindi at the Indian box office. 3. The biggest second day in a single language at the Indian box office. 4. The biggest third day in a single language at the Indian box office. 5. The biggest fourth day in a single language at the Indian box office. 6. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office. 7. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the worldwide box office (515+ crore gross). 8. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office (370 crore gross). 10. The biggest single-day collection in a single Indian language (~107 crore net, day 4), beating RRR's 103 crore Telugu net opening day. 11. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day in Hindi. 12. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day twice in Hindi. 13. The first Indian movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day twice in a single language. 14. The first film ever to score 75+ crore net in a single language in back-to-back four days. 15. The biggest extended 4-day opening weekend for an Indian film at the overseas box office (210+ crore gross). 16. The biggest opening weekend at the overseas box office without the Gulf. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17. The biggest opening day for a Bollywood film at the overseas box office (including previews). 18. The biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film in North America (~$14 million). 19. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America (~$9.6 million). 20. The biggest 5th day in a single language at the Indian box office 21. The biggest 6th day in a single language at the Indian box office 22. The biggest 7th day in a single language at the Indian box office. 23. The first film ever to score 50+ crore net on 6 consecutive days at the Indian box office. 24. The biggest first week ever in a single language at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 25. The biggest first week ever for an Indian film at the overseas box office. 26. The fastest Bollywood film ever to cross 1000 crores worldwide (7 days) 27. The joint fastest Indian film ever to cross 1000 crores worldwide. 28. The first Indian film of 2026 to cross 1000 crores worldwide. 29. The fastest film ever to cross 500 crore net in Hindi (6 days) 30. Dhurandhar becomes the only Indian franchise to cross 1000 crore with each film at the worldwide box office. 31. The biggest extended first week ever for an Indian film. 32. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 at the domestic, overseas, and worldwide box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The Aditya Dhar spy universe has officially entered a state of theatrical hyper-scaling, creating a rare phenomenon where a blockbuster is still playing in its 15th week as its sequel takes over the market. This simultaneous run of two mega-hits from the same franchise is a watershed moment for Indian cinema, signaling a total saturation of the theatrical landscape. While the first installment continues to defy the laws of gravity, the newly released sequel has already crossed the 1,000 crore worldwide mark in just seven days. What makes this terminal stage of the run particularly fascinating is the anomalous growth recorded in the film's week-wise trajectory. After hitting a stabilization point in its 13th week with a collection of 0.08 crore rupees, the movie witnessed a sharp resurgence. Figures more than doubled in Week 14 to reach 0.21 crore rupees, marking a massive 162.50 percent increase. This momentum has exploded in the 15th week, which is currently trending toward a weekly total of approximately 1.40 crore rupees. This nearly 600 percent jump from previous lows is a rare box office phenomenon, directly fueled by the record-breaking arrival of the sequel, which has converted the original's final week into a high-demand catch-up window for viewers. DHURANDHAR WEEK 15 (DAY 99 - DAY 105) (DAILY BREAKDOWN) DAY INDIA NET Day 99 (15th Friday) ₹ 0.18 Cr Day 100 (15th Sat) ₹ 0.30 Cr Day 101 (15th Sun) ₹ 0.40 Cr Day 102 (15th Mon) ₹ 0.15 Cr Day 103 (15th Tue) ₹ 0.20 Cr Day 104 (15th Wed) ₹ 0.10 Cr TOTAL (104 DAYS) ₹ 840.20 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The transition between the two installments has been a masterclass in theatrical economics. While the original is sealing its 840-crore domestic run, Dhurandhar 2 has sprinted to a 1,006.50 crore worldwide gross in its debut week alone. This record-breaking performance is anchored by a monumental India Net of 623.42 crore rupees in just seven days, with the Hindi version alone breaching the 500-crore mark. The fact that the sequel has surpassed the lifetime global collection of hits like Animal in less than 144 hours indicates that the franchise is now operating at a baseline nearly 60 percent higher than its predecessors. The Dhurandhar franchise has engineered a rare double-engine dominance that extends far beyond the big screen, creating a unique situation where both chapters are currently running in theaters simultaneously. While the sequel continues to shatter global records, the massive hype has triggered a 130 percent surge in digital viewership for the first installment on Netflix, pushing it back to the top of the global streaming charts. This creates a remarkable industry cycle where a single movie brand is essentially competing against its own past records, effectively normalizing 100-crore daily nets and rewriting the operational scale for the entire film industry. As both chapters continue to run simultaneously, the industry focus has shifted from mere opening numbers to total market saturation. With Part 1 holding its ground after 105 days and Part 2 rewriting the opening-week playbook, the franchise has created a theatrical monopoly. This combined domestic footprint has pushed the commercial ceiling of Bollywood into a new dimension, where the 1000-crore milestone has transitioned from a distant lifetime target to a standardized weekly reality.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The opening week of Youth has established a significant benchmark for mid-range theatrical endurance, marking a successful transition for Ken Karunas into a directorial role. Closing its first seven days with a cumulative India Net of 23.90 crore rupees, the project demonstrates a robust baseline and effective market penetration. While Karunas has previously established his presence as an actor, this directorial debut highlights a high level of organic audience engagement, successfully converting initial interest into sustained weekday footfalls. For a production led by a first-time filmmaker, these figures indicate strong commercial viability and a clear resonance with the target demographic in the current theatrical cycle. The global performance of the film reflects a healthy 1.4x multiplier from its domestic net, with the worldwide gross collection standing around 33 crore rupees. This includes a steady overseas contribution of 5.50 crore rupees, which is impressive for a debutant project. On the domestic front, the India gross of around 27.50 crore rupees is largely driven by the Tamil Nadu circuit, which continues to be the primary stronghold for the film, contributing 2+ crore rupees to the gross total on Day 7 alone. What makes the performance of Youth noteworthy is its resilience in the Kerala market. While the state was largely dominated by the massive hype surrounding Aadu 3, Ken Karunas' project managed to collect 8 lakhs on its seventh day, taking its total Kerala gross to 64 lakhs for the week. This ability to maintain footfalls in a neighbouring state during a high-competition window suggests that the film's coming-of-age narrative has found resonance with the youth audience across borders, transcending the typical limitations of a regional debut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The state-wise gross breakdown for Day 7 further highlights the expanding theatrical footprint of the movie, with Tamil Nadu acting as the primary engine at 2.20 crore rupees, while Karnataka and Kerala provided solid auxiliary support with 15 lakhs and 8 lakhs, respectively. Much of the industry buzz has centred on the raw and realistic portrayal of Gen-Z struggles, a thematic choice that has allowed for a stabilisation trend usually reserved for more established stars. By maintaining a total Day 7 India gross of around 2.25 crore rupees and recording significant weekday occupancies of 34 per cent in Telugu regions and nearly 40 per cent in Karnataka, the project demonstrates strong organic audience interest that is now outpacing its initial marketing push. As Youth moves into its second week, the focus will be on how it handles the redistribution of screens. With a worldwide total of around 33 crore rupees already in the bank, the film is well on its way to being classified as a profitable venture. This success serves as a strong validation for Ken Karunas as a director-actor, proving that even in an era of 1000-crore blockbusters, there is ample space for content-driven cinema to achieve significant commercial milestones through targeted audience engagement.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, March 26 - Aditya Dhar has issued a strong statement addressing the controversy surrounding his film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, firmly dismissing viral visuals as fake and AI-generated. The director, while expressing gratitude for the film's massive success, warned audiences against falling for manipulated content being circulated online with misleading intent. The controversy erupted after a morphed image went viral on social media, allegedly showing a character, played by Ranveer Singh, smoking while wearing a turban. The image sparked outrage among sections of the Sikh community, raising concerns over representation. However, Dhar categorically denied the authenticity of the visual, clarifying that no such scene exists in the film or any official promotional material. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In his statement, Dhar revealed that certain individuals are using artificial intelligence tools to manipulate officially released content and spread false narratives. He described the act as a "deliberate attempt to misrepresent and provoke," emphasising that such misinformation is not only irresponsible but also harmful. The director made it clear that the team behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge has maintained the highest level of sensitivity in portraying all characters. Reaffirming his respect for the Sikh community, Dhar stated that every portrayal in the film has been handled with utmost dignity, responsibility, and cultural awareness. He strongly condemned any claims suggesting otherwise, calling them "malicious and dishonest." His statement also urged audiences to rely only on verified and official sources rather than believing in AI-driven content circulating on social media. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 🙏@RanveerOfficial @rampalarjun @duttsanjay @ActorMadhavan #AkshayeKhanna #SaraArjun @bolbedibol @AdityaDharFilms #JyotiDeshpande @LokeshDharB62 @jiostudios @B62Studios @TSeries @JioHotstar @StarGoldIndia pic.twitter.com/VMCS4ImdG4— Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 26, 2026 The director concluded with a firm warning, asserting that such acts of spreading misinformation will be dealt with seriously. Meanwhile, despite the ongoing controversy, Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its historic box office run, remaining one of the most talked-about films currently in cinemas.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, March 26 - Ryan Gosling-fronted Project Hail Mary has officially crossed the $100 million mark in North America within just 6 days of its release. The sci-fi epic has not only lived up to expectations but has also emerged as one of the fastest-performing original films in recent times. The film opened to a stellar response over its first weekend and maintained a strong hold through the weekdays, thanks to glowing word-of-mouth (one of the highest ratings for a sci-fi film on Rotten Tomatoes). Crossing the century mark in under a week is a rare feat for a non-franchise sci-fi film, putting Project Hail Mary in elite company and signalling long legs at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film adapts the bestselling novel by Andy Weir. Its blend of emotional storytelling, high-concept science, and visually immersive space sequences has struck a chord with audiences worldwide. Premium formats like IMAX have also played a key role in boosting collections. With such a strong start, industry chatter around a sequel or potential franchise expansion is already gaining traction. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the makers are toying with the idea of the film's sequel, but there is nothing concrete on the table to proceed with. But the discussion about turning this into a franchise is ongoing. Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Sunny Deol has once again proved that the roar of his performance remains one of the most powerful forces in Indian cinema as Border 2 makes a grand transition from the silver screen to the digital world. After commanding a massive presence at the box office, the war drama has now found its home on Netflix where it has instantly become a global phenomenon. This latest sequel to the iconic 1997 classic has not just satisfied the nostalgia of old fans but has also captured the attention of a new generation of viewers who are hungry for high-stakes patriotic storytelling. In its opening week spanning from March 16 to March 22 in 2026, the film recorded an impressive 11.1 million viewing hours which equates to approximately 3.3 million individual views. This remarkable feat has secured the second position for the film on the global top 10 list for non-English movies, marking one of the strongest debuts for an Indian sequel on the platform. The sheer scale of the project, with a runtime exceeding three hours, has not deterred audiences who seem to be re-watching the intense combat sequences and emotional high points that define this military epic. The success of this film has also contributed to a historic milestone for the Indian entertainment industry as a whole during this specific week in March. For the first time in the history of the streaming giant, Indian titles occupied all three of the top spots on the global non-English film charts. While the Tamil action drama Made in Korea led the rankings with 12.7 million hours, Border 2 held strong in the second spot with its 11.1 million hours, followed by Dhurandhar in the third position with 7.9 million hours. This unprecedented clean sweep of the podium highlights the massive shift in global viewing habits where Indian content is now a primary choice for international subscribers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The geographical reach of the film is equally stunning as it has trended in the top 10 lists of 16 different countries. From being the most-watched movie in India and Mauritius to capturing the interest of viewers in Kenya and Nigeria, the appeal of the Indian soldier story has transcended borders. In the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the film has maintained a dominant presence in countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, showcasing a universal resonance that few regional films manage to achieve. Before its arrival on digital screens, the movie had already established its dominance at the ticket counters with a worldwide gross collection surpassing 450 crore rupees. With a net collection in India reaching 329.43 crore rupees and a significant overseas contribution of 57.25 crore rupees, the film has been officially declared a superhit. The massive India share of over 87 percent indicates that while the film has found global takers, its heart remains deeply rooted in the domestic audience that has supported the franchise for decades. As the movie moves into its second week on the streaming platform, the focus now shifts toward its long-term sustainability on the global charts. The successful combination of a legacy brand with modern production values has clearly resonated with the digital audience on an international scale. This performance not only solidifies the standing of the franchise in the current market but also serves as a strong indicator of the growing potential for Indian high-budget war films in the global streaming ecosystem.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the English movie Project Hail Mary box office collection which is a sci-fi space film. This film is directed by Christopher Miller and produced by Pascal Pictures, Waypoint Entertainment, Open Invite Films, and Lord Miller Productions with Sony Pictures. ## Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce in key roles. ## Project Hail Mary Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 2.25 CrEnglish: 2 Cr Hindi: 0.17 Cr Telugu: 0.05 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 2.9 CrEnglish: 2.65 Cr Hindi: 0.15 Cr Telugu: 0.05 Cr Tamil: 0.05 Cr 28.89% Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 4.6 CrEnglish: 4.25 Cr Hindi: 0.25 Cr Telugu: 0.05 Cr Tamil: 0.05 Cr 58.62% Day 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 4.75 CrEnglish: 4.35 Cr Hindi: 0.3 Cr Telugu: 0.05 Cr Tamil: 0.05 Cr 3.26% Day 5 [1st Monday] ₹ 2.25 CrEnglish: 2.15 Cr Hindi: 0.06 Cr Telugu: 0.02 Cr Tamil: 0.02 Cr -52.63% Day 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 2.95 CrEnglish: 2.75 Cr Hindi: 0.14 Cr Telugu: 0.03 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr 31.11% Day 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 2.45 CrEnglish: 2.3 Cr Hindi: 0.1 Cr Telugu: 0.02 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr -16.95% Day 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 2.55 CrEnglish: 2.4 Cr Hindi: 0.1 Cr Telugu: 0.02 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr 4.08% Week 1 Collection ₹ 24.7 CrEnglish: 22.85 Cr Hindi: 1.27 Cr Telugu: 0.29 Cr Tamil: 0.29 Cr - Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 3.75 CrEnglish: 3.6 Cr Hindi: 0.12 Cr Telugu: 0.02 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 47.06% Day 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 4.55 CrEnglish: 4.4 Cr Hindi: 0.13 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 21.33% Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 4.9 CrEnglish: 4.67 Cr Hindi: 0.2 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.02 Cr 7.69% Day 12 [2nd Monday] ₹ 1.75 CrEnglish: 1.68 Cr Hindi: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -64.29% Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 1.95 CrEnglish: 1.85 Cr Hindi: 0.08 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 11.43% Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 1.75 CrEnglish: 1.68 Cr Hindi: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -10.26% Day 15 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 1.65 CrEnglish: 1.58 Cr Hindi: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -5.71% Week 2 Collection ₹ 20.3 CrEnglish: 19.46 Cr Hindi: 0.68 Cr Telugu: 0.08 Cr Tamil: 0.08 Cr -17.81% Day 16 [3rd Friday] ₹ 1.85 CrEnglish: 1.77 Cr Hindi: 0.04 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr 12.12% Day 17 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 4.1 CrEnglish: 4 Cr Hindi: 0.09 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 121.62% Day 18 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 3.95 CrEnglish: 3.8 Cr Hindi: 0.14 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -3.66% Day 19 [3rd Monday] ₹ 1.2 CrEnglish: 1.14 Cr Hindi: 0.05 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -69.62% Day 20 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 1.75 CrEnglish: 1.67 Cr Hindi: 0.07 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 45.83% Day 21 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 1.15 CrEnglish: 1.1 Cr Hindi: 0.04 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -34.29% Day 22 [4th Thursday] ₹ 1.05 CrEnglish: 1 Cr Hindi: 0.04 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -8.70% Week 3 Collection ₹ 15.05 CrEnglish: 14.48 Cr Hindi: 0.47 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.09 Cr -25.86% Day 23 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.82 CrEnglish: 0.8 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -21.90% Day 24 [4th Saturday] ₹ 1.76 CrEnglish: 1.74 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 114.63% Day 25 [4th Sunday] ₹ 1.87 CrEnglish: 1.85 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 6.25% Day 26 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.45 CrEnglish: 0.43 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -75.94% Day 27 [4th Tuesday] ₹ 0.57 CrEnglish: 0.55 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 26.67% Day 28 [4th Wednesday] ₹ 0.63 CrEnglish: 0.61 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 10.53% Day 29 [5th Thursday] ₹ 0.34 CrEnglish: 0.32 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -46.03% Week 4 Collection ₹ 6.44 CrEnglish: 6.3 Cr Hindi: 0.07 Cr Telugu: 0 Cr Tamil: 0.07 Cr -57.21% Day 30 [5th Friday] ₹ 0.41 CrEnglish: 0.4 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 20.59% Day 31 [5th Saturday] ₹ 0.97 CrEnglish: 0.95 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 136.59% Day 32 [5th Sunday] ₹ 0.98 CrEnglish: 0.95 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Telugu: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 1.03% Day 33 [5th Monday] ₹ 0.24 CrEnglish: 0.22 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -75.51% Day 34 [5th Tuesday] ₹ 0.27 CrEnglish: 0.25 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 12.50% Day 35 [5th Wednesday] ₹ 0.28 CrEnglish: 0.25 Cr Telugu: 0.02 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 3.70% Day 36 [6th Thursday] ₹ 0.22 CrEnglish: 0.21 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr -21.43% Week 5 Collection ₹ 3.37 CrEnglish: 3.23 Cr Hindi: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.03 Cr Tamil: 0.06 Cr -47.67% Day 37 [6th Friday] ₹ 0.34 CrEnglish: 0.32 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 54.55% Day 38 [6th Saturday] ₹ 0.43 CrEnglish: 0.42 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 26.47% Day 39 [6th Sunday] ₹ 0.36 CrEnglish: 0.35 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -16.28% Day 40 [6th Monday] ₹ 0.1 CrEnglish: 0.1 Cr -72.22% Day 41 [6th Tuesday] ₹ 0.15 CrEnglish: 0.14 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 50.00% Day 42 [6th Wednesday] ₹ 0.17 CrEnglish: 0.16 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 13.33% Day 43 [7th Thursday] ₹ 0.16 CrEnglish: 0.16 Cr -5.88% Week 6 Collection ₹ 1.71 CrEnglish: 1.65 Cr Hindi: 0.01 Cr Telugu: 0 Cr Tamil: 0.05 Cr -49.26% Total ₹ 71.57 CrEnglish: 67.97 Cr Hindi: 2.55 Cr Telugu: 0.41 Cr Tamil: 0.64 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 71.57 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 5783.02 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 2900 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 85.52 Cr ## Project Hail Mary Budget: ₹ 1875 Cr [$200M] * Approx ## Project Hail Mary Verdict: Coming Soon ## Project Hail Mary Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 26th March 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, March 26 - In a major development for Bollywood, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has joined forces with producer Bhushan Kumar for a new film based on Operation Sindoor. The project is already generating significant buzz as it marks the coming together of a filmmaker known for politically charged narratives and one of the industry's biggest production houses, T-Series. The film is inspired by the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan, which chronicles India's covert military response following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Staying true to his filmmaking style, Agnihotri is expected to present a gritty, realistic portrayal of the operation, focusing on strategy, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Backing the film is I Am Buddha Productions along with T-Series, indicating a large-scale production mounted with significant resources. Given Bhushan Kumar's track record of backing commercially successful films, the collaboration is likely to ensure both scale and reach, positioning the film as a major theatrical event. Speaking about the project, Vivek Agnihotri hinted that some stories "choose you," emphasising his intent to bring out lesser-known truths with authenticity and depth. His previous work in the genre has struck a chord with audiences, and Operation Sindoor appears to be a continuation of that narrative space—one that blends real events with cinematic storytelling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the film has been officially announced, key details, including the cast, shooting schedule, and release date, are yet to be revealed. However, with a subject rooted in recent history and a powerful creative-producer combination at the helm, Operation Sindoor is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated projects in the coming years. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, March 25 - Dhurandhar 2 has stormed past the monumental 1000 crore mark at the worldwide box office in just 7 days, emerging as the joint fastest Indian film ever to achieve this feat. The sequel has not only lived up to its massive pre-release hype but has gone several steps ahead, delivering a record-shattering run that has stunned the trade and audiences alike. The film opened to a historic weekend and continued its dream run through the weekdays, showing minimal drops across key markets. It became the biggest first-week grosser in a single language in the opening weekend itself, beating Pushpa 2's 425 crore Hindi net first week collection. Strong word of mouth, repeat value, and widespread appeal across regions have ensured packed houses, with both domestic and overseas markets contributing significantly to this milestone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Breakdown & Records (7 Days) Record Type Dhurandhar 2 Remarks 1000 Cr Milestone 7 Days Joins fastest with Pushpa 2 India Gross ₹ 745+ Cr Biggest for Bollywood Overseas Gross ₹ 262 Cr Biggest for Indian film Single Language Record Highest First Week (587+ Cr Net) Surpassed Pushpa 2 Hindi net record 7-Day Worldwide Total ₹ 1007+ Cr Among biggest 7-day totals globally 1000 Cr Club Rank 10th Indian Film Elite global box office club Hindi Film Rank 5th Film Joins Pathaan, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Dangal What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the sheer consistency in collections. While most big-ticket films tend to slow down after the opening weekend, Dhurandhar 2 has maintained extraordinary momentum, signalling a rare box office phenomenon. The film's performance in mass circuits, coupled with strong urban occupancy, has created a perfect storm at the ticket windows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 and Pushpa 2 Box Office Comparison (7 Days) Record Type Dhurandhar 2 Pushpa 2 1000 Cr Milestone 7 Days 7 Days India Gross ₹ 745+ Cr ₹ 821.65 Cr Overseas Gross ₹ 262 Cr ₹ 190 Cr Single Language Record Highest First Week (587+ Cr Net in Hindi) Second Highest (425+ Cr In Hindi) 7-Day Worldwide Total ₹ 1007+ Cr ₹ 1011.65 Cr 1000 Cr Club Rank 10th Indian Film 8th Indian Film Breaking down the box office, the spy action thriller has grossed 745+ crores in India alone, while overseas collection is 262 crores in 7 days. The biggest cumulative 7-day collection belongs to Pushpa 2, which minted 1011 crore gross worldwide. Whether Dhurandhar 2 can surpass this figure depends on what the final collection will be in overseas markets for the day. With the 1000 crore barrier breached in just a week, Dhurandhar 2 becomes the 10th Indian film of all-time to achieve this feat. Among the Bollywood films, it is the 5th film, after Pathaan, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Dangal, to achieve this feat. The question now is how far Dhurandhar 2 can go. Trade experts are already predicting a long and dominant run, with several more records in sight. At this pace, the film is not just a blockbuster; it's shaping up to be a defining moment for modern Indian cinema. Will It Beat Pushpa 2's All-Time Domestic Record? Pushpa 2: The Rule is currently the highest-grossing film at the Indian box office with 1471.10 crores across all languages. The question is, can Dhurandhar 2 surpass this and become the biggest Indian blockbuster of all time? The trade, however, is not looking at this record. In fact, it is predicting a much higher lifetime total for Aditya Dhar's directorial film that Pushpa 2's record is not even in conversation. The coming days will clear everything. Stay tuned..

BY SACNILK TEAM

The Ranveer Singh-led espionage thriller, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, has achieved a monumental milestone by entering the top tier of Indian cinema in record time. On its first Tuesday, the film successfully bypassed the lifetime worldwide gross collections of several major blockbusters, including Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal and Salman Khan starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan. This achievement is statistically significant as the Aditya Dhar directorial has reached the 937 crore mark in just six days, a feat that previously took weeks for other industry titans to accomplish. The trajectory of the film indicates an extraordinary level of market saturation across both domestic and international circuits. With a total India gross of 687.49 crore and a robust overseas contribution of 250.00 crore, Dhurandhar 2 has effectively pushed down the lifetime collections of Bajrangi Bhaijaan (922 Cr), Animal (915 Cr), and the 2024 hit Stree 2 (857 Cr). The 937.49 crore total positions the film as a certain contender to breach the monumental 1,000 crore mark on its seventh day (Wednesday), setting its sights on the next immediate hurdles: the lifetime numbers of Kalki 2898 AD and Pathaan. Dhurandhar 2: Global Targets - All-Time Worldwide Gross Comparison MOVIE NAMEWORLDWIDE GROSS Dangal₹ 2,070.00 Cr Baahubali 2: The Conclusion₹ 1,788 Cr Pushpa 2: The Rule₹ 1,742.10 Cr Dhurandhar₹ 1,307.35 Cr RRR₹ 1,230.00 Cr K.G.F: Chapter 2₹ 1,215.00 Cr Jawan₹ 1,160.00 Cr Pathaan₹ 1,055.00 Cr Kalki 2898 AD₹ 1,042.25 Cr Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge₹ 937.49 Cr (In 6 Days) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Market analysis suggests that Dhurandhar 2 is currently operating in a league of its own, with its day 6 gross outperforming the lifetime pace of almost all 2023 and 2024 releases. By surpassing Animal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan within less than a week, the film is now only 12 percent away from hitting the 1,055 crore milestone set by Pathaan. While it still has to clear the gargantuan records of Jawan (1,160 Cr), RRR (1,230 Cr), and the original Dhurandhar Part 1 (1,307 Cr), the current momentum suggests that these targets will be challenged before the conclusion of its second weekend. The breakdown of the global collections reveals that the film is displaying unprecedented strength in its domestic performance, with the India Gross of 687.49 crore accounting for a massive 73.33 percent of its total worldwide revenue. This high domestic-to-overseas ratio highlights that the Dhurandhar brand has achieved a level of market penetration in the Hindi heartland that is rarely seen even for the biggest historic blockbusters. While the film has already decimated the lifetime records of Animal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan in under a week, it is now entering a territory where it could potentially challenge the absolute legends of Indian cinema. Given the staggering weekday footfall and the scale of the current momentum, it remains a wait and watch scenario to see if Dhurandhar 2 can bridge the gap to the 2,000 crore bracket and eventually stand on par with or even surpass the all-time records of Dangal. The core logic behind this historic run is the combination of the established Dhurandhar brand and the technical scale of the sequel. Unlike the first installment, which built its momentum over time, the second part arrived with the highest-ever pre-release hype for a Bollywood franchise. If the film sustains its current sub-15 percent daily drop, it will officially become the fastest film in Indian history to rewrite the records of the top 10 all-time grossers. While the film is set to enter the 1,000 crore club on its seventh day, the combined momentum of the domestic Hindi run and international collections is expected to push the total past the 1,100 crore mark by the end of its first full week. By the time the film enters its second weekend, it will not only be in a position to shatter the lifetime records of its own prequel, Dhurandhar Part 1, but could also legitimately challenge the massive benchmarks set by Pushpa 2: The Rule, should it maintain this unprecedented box office trajectory.

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Kochi, March 25 - After years of being celebrated as one of the finest sequels in Indian cinema, Drishyam 2 is gearing up for a long-awaited theatrical release on April 10. The film originally skipped cinemas and premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video in February 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a move that sparked massive debate across the exhibition industry. At the time, the decision deprived the Jeethu Joseph directorial of what many believed would have been a historic box office run. The sequel to the 2013 classic not only carried immense anticipation but also delivered critically, with audiences hailing it as one of the smartest thrillers in recent memory. Yet, despite its success, it never experienced the collective theatrical frenzy that its narrative scale arguably deserved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A full-fledged theatrical release now presents an interesting opportunity. With nostalgia, strong word-of-mouth, and the ever-growing cult status of Georgekutty's story, Drishyam 2 could draw both first-time viewers and fans eager to relive the suspense on the big screen. However, the landscape has changed, audiences have already consumed the film digitally, and convincing them to return to theatres will depend heavily on marketing and positioning. The bigger question remains: can a delayed theatrical run recreate lost glory, or will it merely serve as a symbolic gesture? Either way, Drishyam 2 heading to cinemas is less about numbers and more about closure, giving one of Indian cinema's most celebrated thrillers the theatrical moment it arguably always deserved. Meanwhile, Drishyam 3, which was scheduled to release on April 2, has been postponed to May 2026 due to the Middle East war. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, March 25 - The phenomenal run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to rewrite benchmarks, this time in the digital ticketing space. The Ranveer Singh-led blockbuster has crossed 10 million tickets on BookMyShow, securing its place among the 11 films to reach this mark as the highest ticket-selling films on the platform. This milestone underlines the film's massive reach and sustained audience pull well beyond its opening frenzy. The list of the highest ticket sold on BMS is topped by Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2: The Rule with a staggering 20.40+ million tickets, setting a benchmark that remains untouched so far. It is followed by KGF Chapter 2 (17+M) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (16+M), both of which were historic theatrical juggernauts in their time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first Dhurandhar, released in December last year, is the 4th highest ticket-selling movie on BMS with 14.20 million tickets. Films like Kantara Chapter 1 (14.1M), RRR (13.4M), and Kalki 2898 AD (13.10+M) also are among the top selling title, along with Chhaava (12.55+M), Jawan (12.4M), and Stree 2 (11.15+M), demonstrating how diverse genres, from historical dramas to mass entertainers and horror-comedies, have managed to attract huge footfalls. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 will be eyeing the top spot in BMS ticket sales count. The film is still in its 7th day of release, and with strong momentum clearly by its side, the film is expected to claim the top spot in the long run. Overall, Dhurandhar 2 has generated over 20 million footfalls in India so far, already the most-watched title of 2026 in India. At this point, the movie is looking at 35+ million or more lifetime footfalls. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Number of Tickets Sold on BookMyShow Rank Movie Industry Tickets Sold (BMS) 1 Pushpa 2: The Rule Telugu 20.40+M 2 KGF Chapter 2 Kannada 17.1M 3 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Telugu 16M 4 Dhurandhar Hindi 14.20M 5 Kantara Chapter 1 Kannada 14.1M 6 RRR Telugu 13.4M 7 Kalki 2898 AD Telugu 13.10+M 8 Chhaava Hindi 12.55+M 9 Jawan Hindi 12.4M 10 Stree 2 Hindi 11.15+M 11 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi 10M+