Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has created history at the Indian box office by registering the biggest opening day ever for a Bollywood film. The film has dethroned Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and set a new benchmark for Hindi cinema openings, taking Day 1 collections to an entirely new level.
Dhurandhar 2 Creates Record-Breaking Opening
Dhurandhar 2 collected approximately ₹73 crore net on its Thursday opening day in India. This figure excludes paid previews held on Wednesday evening, which added another ₹39 crore net.
When combined, the total reaches around ₹112 crore net, making it one of the biggest opening figures ever recorded for a Hindi film.
Beats Jawan to Become No.1 Bollywood Opener
The standalone Thursday collection of ₹73 crore has officially surpassed Jawan’s previous record of ₹64.50 crore. This achievement puts Dhurandhar 2 at the top of the list of highest opening day collections in Bollywood.
The film’s massive scale, strong advance booking, and high screen count contributed significantly to this historic feat.
Debate Around Including Paid Previews
There is an ongoing discussion in the industry about whether paid previews should be included in opening day collections. Traditionally, Bollywood has reported preview collections separately, unlike South Indian films where previews are often included in Day 1 totals.
If previews are included, Dhurandhar 2’s opening day figure rises significantly. However, some argue that previews inflate numbers since they spread collections over more than one day.
Massive Show Count Boosts Collection
The film benefited from an unusually high number of shows. Around 11,000 shows were screened during paid previews on Wednesday, followed by nearly 21,000 shows on Thursday.
This brings the total to approximately 32,000 shows, which is far higher than a typical single-day release. This extended screening window played a key role in boosting overall collections.
Top 10 Highest Opening Bollywood FIlm of All Time in India
Here’s the list of the biggest opening day collections in Hindi cinema:
- Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (2026) – ₹73.00 crore
- Jawan (2023) – ₹64.50 crore
- Pathaan (2023) – ₹55.75 crore
- Stree 2 (2024) – ₹53.25 crore
- Animal (2023) – ₹51.50 crore
- War (2019) – ₹50.75 crore
- Thugs of Hindostan (2018) – ₹48.25 crore
- Bharat (2019) – ₹41.50 crore
- Tiger 3 (2023) – ₹40.75 crore
- Singham Again (2024) – ₹40.25 crore
What This Means for Bollywood
Dhurandhar 2’s record-breaking opening indicates a shift in Bollywood’s box office potential. With larger releases, aggressive advance bookings, and wider distribution, Hindi films are now competing strongly with pan-India and South Indian blockbusters.
The film’s performance over the coming days will determine whether it can sustain this momentum and emerge as one of the biggest hits in Bollywood history.
