Dhurandhar 2 is one of the biggest Indian films of 2026. The film, officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released in theatres on 19 March 2026. It became a major box office success and later reached streaming platforms. This article covers the complete Dhurandhar 2 box office collection, the full cast, the storyline, key records, controversies, and the OTT release date on JioHotstar and Netflix.

Dhurandhar 2 Movie Overview

Dhurandhar 2 is a Hindi spy action thriller. It is the direct sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar. It is also the final chapter of the Dhurandhar duology. Aditya Dhar wrote and directed the film. Jio Studios and B62 Studios produced it.

The film was shot back-to-back with the first part. Principal photography began in July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The shoot ended in October 2025. Other scenes were filmed at several locations across India.

The table below lists the core details of the film.

Detail	Information
Official Title	Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Director and Writer	Aditya Dhar
Additional Screenplay	Ojas Gautam and Shivkumar V. Panicker
Producers	Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande
Production Houses	Jio Studios and B62 Studios
Cinematography	Vikash Nowlakha
Editing	Shivkumar V. Panicker
Music and Background Score	Shashwat Sachdev
Theatrical Release	19 March 2026
Paid Previews	18 March 2026
Original Language	Hindi
Dubbed Versions	Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam
Runtime	229 minutes (3 hours 49 minutes)
Certification	A (Adults Only) by CBFC
Combined Budget (Both Parts)	Around ₹250 to ₹255 crore
IMDb Rating	8.2 out of 10

Dhurandhar 2 Cast and Characters

Dhurandhar 2 features a large ensemble cast. Ranveer Singh anchors the film as an undercover agent. The table below lists the main cast and their characters.

Actor	Character	Role Description
Ranveer Singh	Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza Ali Mazari	Lead role. An undercover Indian intelligence agent who becomes “Sher-e-Baloch” in Karachi’s underworld.
Arjun Rampal	Major Iqbal	Main antagonist. A Pakistani military and ISI officer who sets a trap for Hamza.
Sanjay Dutt	S.P. Choudhary Aslam	A tough and controversial police officer in Karachi.
R. Madhavan	Ajay Sanyal	The intelligence mastermind who runs “Mission Dhurandhar.”
Akshaye Khanna	Rehman Dakait	The former Lyari underworld don, seen in flashbacks and the story arc.
Sara Arjun	Yalina Jamali	An important supporting role.
Rakesh Bedi	Jameel Jamali	A Pakistani political and local figure.
Danish Pandor	Uzair Baloch	Part of the Lyari gang network.
Gaurav Gera	Mohammad Aalam	Supporting role.
Manav Gohil	Sushant Bansal	Part of the Indian intelligence team.
Yami Gautam	Shazia Bano	A special and pivotal role.
Saumya Tandon	Ulfat	Rehman Dakait’s wife.

Dhurandhar 2 Storyline Summary

Dhurandhar 2 picks up where the first film ended. The story moves through four main phases.

The film opens with a backstory set in 2002. It shows how a personal tragedy leads Ajay Sanyal to recruit Jaskirat Singh Rangi for “Mission Dhurandhar.” The early scenes build his transformation into a new identity.

After the death of Rehman Dakait, Hamza Ali Mazari takes control of Karachi’s Lyari underworld. He rises as “Sher-e-Baloch.” His power grows quickly in the city. His mission targets those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the network of “Bade Sahab.”

Hamza’s duty as an agent clashes with his personal desire for revenge. This conflict drives the emotional core of the film. Major Iqbal grows suspicious of Hamza’s real identity. He sets a dangerous trap to expose him. The film also includes references to real events such as 26/11 and demonetisation.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection

Dhurandhar 2 earned huge numbers in India and overseas. The film crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide within its first week. It became the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time. The table below shows the lifetime figures as tracked by different sources.

Collection Category	Amount
Worldwide Gross (Bollywood Hungama tally)	₹1,852.44 crore
Worldwide Gross (Sacnilk final tracking)	₹1,813.39 crore
Worldwide Gross (producer and final trade figures)	₹1,852.44 crore
India Net (All Languages)	₹1,108.09 crore to ₹1,149.30 crore
India Gross	₹1,361 crore to ₹1,376.51 crore
Overseas Gross	₹438 crore to ₹475.93 crore
Total Tickets Sold	More than 4 crore

The figures differ slightly because trackers count net, gross, and overseas numbers in different ways. The film’s theatrical run lasted more than 106 days. It played in cinemas across India with more than 5.27 lakh shows.

Dhurandhar 2 Language-Wise India Net Collection

The table below shows the India net collection for each language.

Language	India Net Collection
Hindi	₹1,080.76 crore
Telugu	₹43.07 crore
Tamil	₹19.83 crore
Kannada	₹3.87 crore
Malayalam	₹1.77 crore
Total	₹1,149.30 crore

Dhurandhar 2 Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India Net)

The table below shows the daily performance during the first two weeks.

Day	Date	India Net Collection
Day 0 (Paid Previews)	Wednesday, 18 March	₹43.00 crore
Day 1 (Opening Day)	Thursday, 19 March	₹102.55 crore
Day 2	Friday, 20 March	₹80.72 crore
Day 3	Saturday, 21 March	₹113.00 crore
Day 4	Sunday, 22 March	₹114.85 crore
Day 5	Monday, 23 March	₹65.00 crore
Day 6	Tuesday, 24 March	₹56.60 crore
Day 7	Wednesday, 25 March	₹48.75 crore
Day 8	Thursday, 26 March	₹49.70 crore
Day 9	Friday, 27 March	₹41.75 crore
Day 10	Saturday, 28 March	₹62.85 crore
Day 11	Sunday, 29 March	₹68.10 crore
Day 12	Monday, 30 March	₹25.30 crore
Day 13	Tuesday, 31 March	₹27.25 crore

The table below shows the weekly totals.

Period	India Net	India Gross
Week 1 (Days 0 to 8)	₹674.17 crore	₹807.29 crore
Days 0 to 13	₹899.42 crore	Not available

The film crossed ₹1,436.81 crore worldwide by Day 13.

Alternate Tracker Figures for Early Collections

Some trackers report different early numbers. The table below lists these figures for comparison.

Tracker	Premiere	Day 1	Opening Weekend Note
Box Office India Tracker	₹40.00 crore	₹75.50 crore	Day 3 peaked at ₹108.00 crore
Worldwide Opening Weekend (Gross)	Not separately listed	Not separately listed	₹759.91 crore

The same tracker reported a worldwide total of ₹1,686.34 crore and India net of ₹1,077.69 crore at its final update.

Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Milestones

The film moved past key milestones throughout its run. The table below lists the major ones.

Milestone	Detail
Advance Bookings	Worldwide advance bookings crossed ₹56 crore before release
Opening Weekend Worldwide Gross	₹759.91 crore
₹1,000 Crore Worldwide	Crossed within the first week
First ₹1,000 Crore Net Hindi Film	Achieved on 6 April 2026 in India
₹1,500 Crore Worldwide	Achieved in the second week, the fastest for an Indian film
Worldwide Total after Third Weekend	₹1,622 crore
Overseas Gross after Fourth Weekend	$42.25 million (around ₹397 crore)
Worldwide Total after Fourth Weekend	₹1,577 crore

The film’s worldwide figures differ across tracking sites. The lifetime figure is ₹1,852.44 crore in the most widely cited tally.

Dhurandhar 2 Franchise Earnings

Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 together earned more than ₹3,200 crore worldwide. This makes the duology the biggest film franchise in Indian cinema.

Dhurandhar 2 Overseas Box Office Performance

Overseas markets added a large share to the film’s total. The film became the first Indian film to cross $25 million in North America. It also became the first Indian film to cross €1 million in Germany. Overseas collections reached about $42 million by the fourth weekend.

The table below shows the country-wise records.

Market	Achievement
North America	First Indian film to cross $25 million
United Kingdom	£4.38 million and above
Australia	A$8.25 million and above
New Zealand	NZ$1.29 million and above
Germany	Highest-grossing Indian film, first to cross €1 million

The film was not released in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The original Dhurandhar faced the same restriction.

Dhurandhar 2 Records and Achievements

Dhurandhar 2 set many records during its theatrical run. The table below lists the most important ones.

Record	Achievement
Highest Paid Previews in India	₹75 crore gross on 18 March, beating the record of Stree 2
Biggest Bollywood Opening Day	₹145.55 crore India net including previews, and ₹226 to ₹240 crore worldwide gross
First ₹1,000 Crore Net Hindi Film	Achieved on 6 April 2026
Fastest ₹1,500 Crore Worldwide Indian Film	Achieved in the second week
Second-Highest-Grossing Indian Film	Worldwide ranking of all time
Second-Highest-Grossing Hindi Film	Worldwide ranking
Highest-Grossing Hindi Film	Domestic ranking
Highest-Grossing A-Rated Indian Film	All-time ranking
North America Record	First Indian film above $25 million

The film also beat several older records. It surpassed the earlier opening records of Adipurush and Jawan.

Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Date

Dhurandhar 2 follows a split streaming model. The first film streamed on Netflix. The sequel uses two platforms for different markets. JioHotstar holds the Indian digital rights. Netflix streams the film internationally and later in India. Satellite rights reportedly went to Star Gold.

Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Date on JioHotstar

JioHotstar premiered the film in India on 4 June 2026. The special premiere started at 7:00 PM IST. The premiere included 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage. Full streaming for all subscribers began on 5 June 2026.

Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Date on Netflix

Netflix began streaming the film internationally on 15 May 2026. Markets include the USA, the UK, Canada, the UAE, and other international territories. Netflix India added the film on 19 June 2026.

The table below summarises the full streaming schedule.

Platform	Region	Release Date and Time
Netflix	International Markets	15 May 2026
JioHotstar	India (Special Premiere)	4 June 2026, 7:00 PM IST
JioHotstar	India (Full Streaming)	5 June 2026
Netflix	India	19 June 2026

Dhurandhar 2 OTT Version: Raw and Undekha

The OTT version is titled “Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Raw and Undekha.” It is an uncut and extended version. It includes 3 to 6 minutes of extra action scenes and unseen footage. These scenes were removed by the CBFC for the theatrical release. The OTT version runs for 3 hours and 52 minutes. The theatrical version runs for 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Dhurandhar 2 OTT Languages and Subtitles

The film streams in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. English subtitles are available with all language versions.

Dhurandhar 2 Controversies and Censorship

The film faced several controversies before and after its release.

The CBFC asked for 21 modifications before granting the A certificate. These changes included removing four scenes of extreme violence and revising subtitles. Some paid preview shows on 18 March were delayed or cancelled because of the last-minute review.

A copyright dispute arose over the use of the song “Rang De Lal.” The track reused the famous song “Tirchi Topi Wale” from the film Tridev. Trimurti Films filed a copyright case in the Delhi High Court. The court referred the matter to mediation.

A public interest litigation was also filed in the Delhi High Court. It raised concerns about certain military details shown in the film under the Official Secrets Act. The court asked the CBFC and the government to review the matter.

Dhurandhar 2 Songs and Music

Shashwat Sachdev composed the music and background score for Dhurandhar 2. He also worked on the first film, Dhurandhar. The lyrics for the soundtrack were written by Irshad Kamil and Kumaar. The soundtrack came in two versions: a standard album and an extended album.

The standard album released on 17 March 2026, two days before the film hit theatres. It contains five songs. The table below lists the tracks.

No.	Song	Singer(s)
1	Aari Aari	Navtej Singh Rehal (Bombay Rockers), Shashwat Sachdev, Khan Saab, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Reble, and Token
2	Main Aur Tu	Jasmine Sandlas, Reble, and Shashwat Sachdev
3	Jaan Se Guzarte Hain (Remake)	Khan Saab and Shashwat Sachdev
4	Aakhri Ishq	Jubin Nautiyal
5	Wild Ride	Ellisar and Shashwat Sachdev

The extended album followed on 24 March 2026. It adds more tracks to the standard list. These include Vaari Jaavan, Phir Se with Arijit Singh, Didi (Sher-E-Baloch), Destiny – Mann Atkeya, Jaiye Sajana, Tere Ishq Ne, Hum Pyaar Karne Wale, and Kanhaiyya. The film’s song “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” also appears in the extended album.

Jaiye Sajana, sung by Jasmine Sandlas and Satinder Sartaaj, is among the most streamed tracks from the album. Aari Aari is the opening song and features multiple singers. Main Aur Tu, featuring a rap verse by Reble, was released as a second single.

The soundtrack’s “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” reuses the hit “Tirchi Topi Wale” from the film Tridev. This use led to the copyright dispute discussed above.

Dhurandhar 2 Critical and Audience Reception

Audiences loved the film. Its IMDb rating of 8.2 out of 10 reflects strong fan support. Critics praised the performances of Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan. They also appreciated the scale of the action sequences.

Some critics pointed out the film’s long runtime of 229 minutes. Others criticised the amount of gore in several scenes. Despite these views, the film remained a major commercial success.

Why Dhurandhar 2 Became a Major Hit

The film combined a strong story, large-scale action, and a powerful lead performance. Ranveer Singh’s transformation into Hamza Ali Mazari drew wide praise. The ensemble cast added depth to the story.

The film also used real-world events as a backdrop. Many viewers connected with its references to political and historical events. The repeat viewership helped the film sustain its earnings for weeks after release.

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