Dhurandhar Overtakes Pushpa 2 at Worldwide Box Office

Dhurandhar 2 overtakes Pushpa 2 in the worldwide box-office race after a Day 31 crossover that changed the all-time ranking. The crossover was real, but the old version of this page mixed wrong credits, conflicting totals and even an impossible 2023 date. This refresh separates verified release facts from trade estimates and shows exactly how the two blockbusters compare.

One point matters before any record claim: Indian box-office totals are not centrally audited, so different trackers can publish different final figures. For a like-for-like comparison, this article uses Sacnilk’s figures for both films and flags other major estimates where they differ.

Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2: Key Facts

• Official title: Dhurandhar: The Revenge, widely referred to as Dhurandhar 2.
• Director: Aditya Dhar, not Rohit Shetty.
• Theatrical release: 19 March 2026, after paid previews on 18 March.
• Languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
• Pushpa 2 crossover: Day 31, after the films were almost level on Day 30.
• Sacnilk final worldwide estimate: about ₹1,813.39 crore for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
• Sacnilk Pushpa 2 final worldwide estimate: about ₹1,742.10 crore.
• Worldwide gap on that tracker: roughly ₹71.29 crore in favour of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Jio Studios’ official trailer confirms that Aditya Dhar wrote, directed and produced the film. It also confirms the 19 March 2026 worldwide release and the five-language rollout. That corrects two of the biggest errors in the previous article.

When Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2 on Day 31

The headline Dhurandhar 2 overtakes Pushpa 2 became accurate during the film’s fifth weekend, around Day 31. On Day 30, India Today reported a worldwide gross of about ₹1,741.73 crore, leaving the sequel just short of Pushpa 2’s ₹1,742.10 crore lifetime estimate. By Day 31, major reports placed Dhurandhar: The Revenge above that mark.

The Indian Express reported the crossover on 19 April 2026, with the film above ₹1,748 crore worldwide. The Week also reported that the sequel had moved ahead of Pushpa 2. So the important record is not a speculative later update: the crossover itself was established during the film’s fifth weekend.

The old post opened with ₹1,743 crore, then later claimed ₹800 crore and ₹600 crore in separate “latest update” sections. Those numbers could not all describe the same later stage of the run. The refreshed version removes that contradiction and uses dated milestones instead.

Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2: Final Comparison

The most revealing comparison is not just the final worldwide total. Pushpa 2 remained stronger in India on Sacnilk’s final estimates, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge made up the difference overseas. That is why the sequel could win the worldwide comparison without beating Pushpa 2 on every domestic metric.

On these figures, Dhurandhar: The Revenge trails Pushpa 2 by roughly ₹95.61 crore in India gross. However, it leads by about ₹167 crore overseas. That overseas advantage is the decisive reason the worldwide ranking flips.

This distinction matters because fans often compare an India-net figure with a worldwide-gross figure. Those are different measures. Movieshala’s explainer on how box office collections are tracked in India breaks down the difference between net, gross, overseas and worldwide totals.

Why Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2 Despite Tracker Differences

The claim Dhurandhar 2 overtakes Pushpa 2 survives tracker differences because the like-for-like final comparison still places it ahead worldwide. India has no single public, audited box-office authority. Trackers combine multiplex sales, distributor reports, overseas estimates and single-screen data. Their methods and cut-off times vary, so a final total can move even after the theatrical run is effectively over.

Sacnilk currently lists about ₹1,813.39 crore worldwide. A later Times of India end-of-run report quoted about ₹1,813.11 crore, which is very close. Bollywood Hungama, however, lists a higher worldwide gross of about ₹1,852.44 crore because its overseas and domestic gross estimates differ.

That spread is not a reason to dismiss the record. It is a reason to compare films using the same tracker. When Sacnilk’s final figures are used for both titles, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is above Pushpa 2. For a deeper explanation of why gross and nett figures diverge, see Movieshala’s gross, nett and distributor share guide.

What the Old Article Got Wrong

The earlier version had several errors that could weaken trust. It credited Rohit Shetty as director, although Jio Studios names Aditya Dhar as writer, director and producer. It also described the film as a Telugu title, even though it is a Hindi-led multilingual release.

More seriously, the page contained the line “As of October 2023” while discussing a film released in March 2026. Two separate April update blocks then gave incompatible totals. The refreshed article removes those impossible dates and unsupported claims about awards, a documentary and a third instalment.

• The director is Aditya Dhar.
• The official title is Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
• The film released worldwide on 19 March 2026.
• The Pushpa 2 worldwide crossover happened around Day 31.
• The final worldwide figure should be treated as a trade estimate, not an audited account.

How Big Was the Record After Pushpa 2?

Passing Pushpa 2 was not the final milestone. In early May, India Today and NDTV reported that Dhurandhar: The Revenge had also moved ahead of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion on the tracker totals they were using. That put it second among Indian films worldwide in those reports, behind Dangal.

Those all-time rankings require caution because historic films have multiple reported totals, especially when re-releases and overseas runs are counted differently. The cleaner statement is that the sequel moved above Pushpa 2 and later above the widely cited Baahubali 2 benchmark used by major Indian trade reports.

The broader story fits the rise of nationwide releases. Movieshala’s feature on the evolution of pan-India cinema shows how multilingual launches expanded the ceiling for Indian blockbusters. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a Hindi-led example of that same distribution logic.

Why Dhurandhar: The Revenge Travelled So Strongly

Its overseas performance is the most important clue. On Sacnilk’s final numbers, the film earned about ₹438 crore overseas versus about ₹271 crore for Pushpa 2. That ₹167 crore advantage did most of the work in the worldwide comparison.

The release strategy also mattered. Jio Studios launched the film in five Indian languages, which widened domestic access from day one. The official campaign positioned it as a national event rather than a single-language Hindi release, so the sequel entered theatres with franchise awareness already built.

Another factor was the opening scale. Sacnilk’s final tracker shows a huge first week before the normal week-on-week slowdown. Yet the key achievement was staying in cinemas long enough to keep adding crores after the opening rush had faded.

Did Dhurandhar 2 Beat Pushpa 2 in India?

No, not on Sacnilk’s final India figures. Pushpa 2 finished higher in India net and India gross. The phrase Dhurandhar 2 overtakes Pushpa 2 applies to worldwide gross, driven by a much stronger overseas total.

This is the most important correction to fan-war headlines. “Beat Pushpa 2” needs a metric attached to it.

Worldwide gross: yes. India net: no. India gross: no.

Without that label, a technically true headline can still leave readers with the wrong impression.

How to Read “Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2” Correctly

A clean comparison needs three labels: the market, the accounting type and the source. “Worldwide gross” combines India gross with overseas gross, while India net removes tax from domestic ticket revenue. Mixing these numbers creates record claims that sound dramatic but compare unlike figures.

The safest method is simple. First, choose one tracker for both films. Next, compare the same metric on both sides.

Finally, note the date or whether the number is a final total. This approach avoids most arguments caused by revised estimates or screenshots captured mid-run.

• Use the same tracker: Sacnilk versus Sacnilk is more useful than Sacnilk versus a producer poster.
• Use the same metric: worldwide gross should be compared with worldwide gross.
• Check the cut-off: a Day 30 total cannot be compared fairly with another film’s final lifetime figure without saying so.
• Treat precision cautiously: ₹1,813.39 crore is still a trade estimate, not an audited government total.

That framework is why this refresh keeps the headline claim but removes overconfident wording around the exact total. The record survives the correction because the like-for-like final estimate still places Dhurandhar: The Revenge ahead of Pushpa 2.

Where Can You Watch Dhurandhar: The Revenge Now?

The theatrical run has ended. JioStar announced that Dhurandhar: The Revenge would premiere on JioHotstar on 4 June 2026 through a special event, with wider availability from 5 June. The platform promoted an extended “RAW & Undekha” version for streaming.

Streaming availability can change by country or plan, so check JioHotstar directly before subscribing for the film. The OTT release does not change the theatrical box-office totals because streaming rights and viewing are separate from cinema ticket revenue.

Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2: The Bottom Line

The headline Dhurandhar 2 overtakes Pushpa 2 tells only part of the story. The film genuinely moved past Pushpa 2 worldwide during its fifth weekend and finished ahead on Sacnilk’s like-for-like final estimate. However, Pushpa 2 still leads on India net and India gross.

The best way to read the record is simple: use one tracker, label the metric and avoid treating trade estimates as audited accounts. On that basis, the crossover is clear, the overseas advantage explains it, and the old page’s conflicting claims can be retired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is “Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2” Accurate Worldwide?

Yes. Using Sacnilk’s figures for both films, Dhurandhar: The Revenge finished at about ₹1,813.39 crore worldwide while Pushpa 2 finished at about ₹1,742.10 crore. The gap is roughly ₹71.29 crore.

On which day did Dhurandhar: The Revenge pass Pushpa 2?

The crossover happened around Day 31. On Day 30, the films were almost level at roughly ₹1,741.73 crore versus ₹1,742.10 crore. Reports on 18-19 April then placed Dhurandhar: The Revenge above Pushpa 2.

What Final Total Supports Dhurandhar 2 Overtakes Pushpa 2?

Sacnilk lists about ₹1,813.39 crore worldwide, while a Times of India end-of-run report quoted about ₹1,813.11 crore. Bollywood Hungama lists a higher estimate near ₹1,852.44 crore, so the exact total depends on the tracker used.

Who directed Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Aditya Dhar directed the film. Jio Studios’ official trailer credits him as writer, director and producer. The earlier version of this page incorrectly named Rohit Shetty.

Is Dhurandhar: The Revenge a Telugu film?

No. It is a Hindi-led Indian action thriller that released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Jio Studios confirmed the five-language worldwide rollout for 19 March 2026.

Did Dhurandhar: The Revenge beat Pushpa 2 in India?

No. Sacnilk’s final estimates put Pushpa 2 ahead in both India net and India gross. Dhurandhar: The Revenge won the worldwide comparison because its overseas gross was much higher.

Why do websites show different Dhurandhar 2 totals?

Indian box-office data is not published by one central audited authority. Trade trackers use different multiplex, distributor and overseas inputs, so their totals can vary. Compare two films on the same tracker for the fairest result.

Did Dhurandhar: The Revenge later pass Baahubali 2?

Yes, according to major Indian reports using contemporary tracker totals. India Today and NDTV reported in early May that the film had moved ahead of the widely cited Baahubali 2 worldwide benchmark. Historic totals can vary by source, so the exact all-time ranking should always include the tracker context.

Where is Dhurandhar: The Revenge streaming?

JioStar announced its JioHotstar premiere for 4 June 2026, with wider availability from 5 June. Check the platform for current regional availability because streaming rights can change.