The Indian box office is witnessing a massive showdown between Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Both films released on March 19, 2026, creating one of the biggest Bollywood vs South cinema clashes of the year.
Dhurandhar 2 had already built strong momentum with paid previews on March 18, earning an impressive ₹43 crore even before its official release.
Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 2
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has continued its record-breaking run at the box office. As per early estimates, the film collected around ₹96.91 crore on its second day.
With this, the total collection of the film has reached a massive ₹242.46 crore within just two days, including previews. The film recorded its highest occupancy of 62.7% in the Hindi version, followed by 37% in Telugu.
The action-packed entertainer has been receiving overwhelmingly positive responses from audiences and critics, further boosting its box office performance.
Celebrities Praise Ranveer Singh’s Performance
Several prominent stars including Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, and Ram Gopal Varma have praised the film.
The appreciation has largely been directed towards Ranveer Singh’s performance and director Aditya Dhar’s execution, helping the film maintain strong momentum.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 2
On the other hand, Ustaad Bhagat Singh witnessed a significant drop on its second day. After opening with ₹34.75 crore on Day 1, the film earned approximately ₹9.23 crore on Day 2, according to early estimates.
The total occupancy in the Telugu version stood at around 34% across more than 4,500 shows, indicating a slowdown compared to its opening day.
Box Office Comparison: Dhurandhar 2 vs Ustaad Bhagat Singh
While Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office with record-breaking numbers, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is struggling to maintain its initial momentum.
The stark difference in Day 2 collections highlights the strong audience preference currently leaning towards Ranveer Singh’s high-octane entertainer.
