The Week 4 Slowdown: Day 23 & 24 Report
After maintaining double-digit earnings through most of its third week, the film saw its lowest single-day collection on Friday, April 10 (Day 23):
Day 23 (Friday) Collection: Approximately ₹6.70 crore - ₹7.25 crore (Net India).
Occupancy: Despite running across over 8,400 screens, the average occupancy dipped to around 13%.
The Trend: While the Friday collection was a 6.3% drop from Thursday (₹7.15 crore), early tracking for Saturday (Day 24) shows a healthy 98.3% retention, suggesting a significant surge is likely over the fourth weekend.
The ₹1,671 Crore Global Landmark
Despite the domestic slowdown, the film's global stature is undisputed:
Worldwide Gross: The total tally has reached ₹1,671.26 crore, inching closer to the ambitious ₹1,700 crore target.
Domestic Total: The India net collection currently stands at ₹1,055.12 crore - ₹1,088.25 crore, officially making it the first Bollywood film to enter the ₹1,100 crore club (approaching fast).
Overseas Power: International markets have contributed a massive ₹410 crore, with North America leading the charge at over $25 million.
'Dhurandhar 2' vs. The All-Time Legends
Milestone Status Vs. Baahubali 2 Surpassed the 9-year-old India net record (₹1,030.42 Cr) in just 22 days. Vs. Pushpa 2 Currently trailing Pushpa 2: The Rule (₹1,742.10 Cr) by approximately ₹71 crore globally. Vs. Jawan/Pathaan Officially the highest-grossing original Hindi film in history. Profitability With a combined budget of ~₹300-450 crore for both parts, the film has achieved a net ROI of over 360%.
Digital Rights: The ₹150 Crore JioHotstar Deal
As the theatrical run enters its twilight phase, the buzz has shifted to the small screen:
The Platform: In a massive shift, the makers have reportedly bypassed Netflix for a ₹120–₹150 crore streaming deal with JioHotstar Sparks.
The Release: While the theatrical window is being strictly protected, the film is expected to debut on OTT in late May 2026, roughly eight weeks after its March 19 release.
The "Uncut" Hype: Fans are already anticipating the digital release, as the OTT version is rumored to include the original, uncut scenes that were muted or removed in the third-week theatrical digital prints to attract family audiences.
SantaBanta Verdict:
'Dhurandhar 2' is no longer fighting other films; it is fighting its own unprecedented scale. While the Monday-to-Friday drops look steep on paper, they are still larger than the opening days of most major releases this year. By successfully navigating the IPL 2026 season and legal hurdles over its "Oye Oye" track, Ranveer Singh has delivered a cultural reset for the Indian action genre.
