Aditya Dhar has delivered an engaging thriller in Dhurandhar and has been receiving an amazing response from the audience. Its spectacular response can be reflected in its excellent box office numbers, which surpassed all expectations. Not only in India, but Dhurandhar is also earning praise internationally.
Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 1:
According to Hindustan Times, Dhurandhar collected Rs 40 crore worldwide on Day 1. The movie has surpassed the collection of Saiyaara and Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster film ‘Padmaavat’. Saiyaara reportedly earned Rs 28.75 crore worldwide on its opening day, whereas, Ranveer’s Padmaavat collected Rs 37 crore on day 1.
The movie earned Rs 27 crore on day 1 in India and has collected Rs 42 crore approximately in total as of now.
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Dhurandhar also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles.
It made it to headlines regarding its plot as it was rumoured that the movie is based on Major Mohit Sharma. However, director Aditya Dhar has dismissed these rumours and issued an official clarification.
He wrote on X, “Hi, sir – our film Dhurandhar is not based on the life of braveheart Major Mohit Sharma AC(P) SM. This is an official clarification. I assure you, if we do make a biopic on Mohit sir in the future, we will do it with full consent and in complete consultation with the family, and in a way that truly honors his sacrifice for the nation and the legacy it has left for all of us.”
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is confirmed to return with a sequel. It will hit the theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid 2026. The movie will also clash with Kannada star Yash’s next film, ‘Toxic’. It will be one of the biggest box office clashes of 2026.
