The box office battle among Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, Jawan, Pathaan, and Animal has turned into one of the most intense comparisons in recent Indian cinema history. With Dhurandhar 2 delivering a historic start and crossing ₹200 crore in just two days, the film has set a new benchmark for opening performance. This detailed comparison covers day-wise collections, opening records, and total earnings to understand how these four blockbuster films stack up against each other.
Dhurandhar 2 Creates History in First 48 Hours
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has emerged as the clear leader in the opening race. The film collected a massive ₹226.27 crore India net in just two days, surpassing all recent big-ticket releases by a huge margin.
On Day 2, the film earned ₹80.72 crore across more than 20,000 shows, witnessing only a 21.3% drop from its opening day. It had already crossed ₹100 crore on Day 1 itself, making it one of the fastest films to hit this milestone.
With regional versions still expanding, especially in South Indian markets, the film is expected to grow even further over the weekend.
Titans Leaderboard: Day 1 and Day 2 India Net Comparison
When comparing the first two days’ performance, Dhurandhar 2 comfortably leads the chart:
- Dhurandhar 2: ₹226.27 Cr
- Animal: ₹130.07 Cr
- Jawan: ₹128.23 Cr
- Pathaan: ₹127.50 Cr
In terms of India gross collections as well, Dhurandhar 2 has crossed ₹269 crore, significantly ahead of the competition.
Day 2 Performance Analysis of All Four Films
Dhurandhar 2
The film showed a normal drop after a huge opening but still maintained exceptional momentum. Crossing ₹200 crore in two days highlights its massive audience pull and strong word-of-mouth.
Pathaan
Pathaan collected ₹70.50 crore on Day 2, showing a strong jump due to the Republic Day holiday. It crossed ₹100 crore in two days and set new benchmarks at the time for single-day collections.
Jawan
Jawan maintained solid consistency with ₹53.23 crore on Day 2. The film performed strongly across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu markets, proving its pan-India appeal. Its worldwide total reached ₹239.47 crore in just two days.
Animal
Animal earned ₹66.27 crore on Day 2, taking its total to ₹130.07 crore. It emerged as one of the biggest non-holiday openers and the highest-grossing A-rated Indian film at the time.
Opening Day Records and Advance Booking Trends
Dhurandhar 2
The film recorded ₹52.35 crore in advance booking with over 1.4 million tickets sold. It crossed ₹100 crore India net on Day 1, setting a new opening benchmark.
Jawan
With ₹40.75 crore in advance booking and over 1.57 million tickets sold, Jawan had one of the strongest pre-release buzzes. It also saw significant contributions from South Indian dubbed versions.
Animal
Animal registered ₹33.97 crore in advance booking and became the biggest opener for an A-rated film. It also marked the highest opening of Ranbir Kapoor’s career.
Pathaan
Pathaan had ₹32.01 crore in advance booking and released across a record number of screens. It became the biggest opener of Shah Rukh Khan’s career at the time.
Worldwide Performance and Market Impact
While Jawan and Animal had already crossed ₹230 crore worldwide within two days, Dhurandhar 2 is expected to surpass these numbers quickly given its massive domestic momentum.
The film’s strong hold in metro cities and expanding footprint in regional markets could help it dominate the global box office in the coming days.
Conclusion
The early box office trend clearly places Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge far ahead of Jawan, Pathaan, and Animal in terms of opening performance. With record-breaking Day 1 and Day 2 collections, it has set a new gold standard for Bollywood blockbusters.
However, the real test lies in long-term sustainability. While the opening numbers are historic, it remains to be seen whether Dhurandhar 2 can maintain its momentum and outperform the lifetime collections of these blockbuster films.
