Hold onto your seats, because the global box office just got a major shake-up! Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller, has stormed its way to becoming the #3 film worldwide, leaving even Hollywood heavyweights like Wicked: For Good and Predator: Badlands in its dust after a staggering $25 million second weekend. But here's where it gets controversial: Can a Bollywood film truly dominate the global stage, or is this just a fleeting moment of glory? Let’s dive in.
Dhurandhar’s journey started on a high note, raking in just over $17 million (₹158 crore) during its opening weekend. But what happened next was unprecedented. Instead of the usual post-debut slowdown, the film accelerated in its second weekend, setting new records in Bollywood box office history. By the end of its first week, it had already grossed ₹319 crore worldwide, including $7.8 million from international markets. Its second weekend (December 12-14) added another ₹225 crore ($25 million), with a strong $5.85 million coming from overseas. Fast forward to now, and its global collection stands at a whopping ₹639 crore ($71 million), with $16 million earned internationally.
And this is the part most people miss: Dhurandhar didn’t just compete—it surpassed major international releases. While Zootopia 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 led with over $30 million each, Dhurandhar outperformed Wicked: For Good (which earned $13 million in the same period) and left films like Predator: Badlands ($1.5 million), Now You See Me: Now You Don’t ($3 million), and Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution ($2.5 million) far behind. But is this a sign of Bollywood’s rising global clout, or just a one-off success? Let us know in the comments!
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a gripping spy thriller that follows Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian operative infiltrating Karachi’s underworld. With a star-studded cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan, the film has clearly struck a chord with audiences worldwide. But here’s the real question: Can Bollywood sustain this momentum, or will Hollywood reclaim its throne? Share your thoughts below—this debate is just getting started!
