9 Years Of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion; Why This Footfall King Remains The Avatar Of Indian Cinema

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Celebrating 9 years of Baahubali 2. From 10.8 crore ticket sales to being the first ₹1000 crore net film in India, explore every record set by S.S. Rajamouli's masterpiece.

9 Years Of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion; Why This Footfall King Remains The Avatar Of Indian Cinema

Nine years ago, on April 28, 2017, S.S. Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion hit the screens, fundamentally altering the trajectory of the Indian film industry. Beyond the staggering monetary figures, the film is often described as the Avatar of Indian Cinema due to its unprecedented reach. While modern blockbusters like the 2026 hit Dhurandhar 2 and Pushpa 2: The Rule have surpassed it in nominal collection figures, Baahubali 2 remains the undisputed champion of audience engagement. With over 10.8 crore tickets sold, it is the only Indian film of the 21st century to achieve such a feat. To match this level of admissions at today’s tripled ticket prices, a film would need to earn over ₹3,000 crore in the domestic market alone.

The film's legacy is built on a foundation of firsts that many high-budget productions still struggle to replicate. From its opening day, where it maintained a near-impossible 95% occupancy across India, to its final theatrical run, the film dominated every circuit. It was the first Indian production to earn over ₹1,000 crore net in the domestic market and the first to gross ₹1,000 crore worldwide, achieving the latter in just ten days. Its regional dominance was so absolute that it became the highest-grossing film in nearly every Indian state, and it remains the only movie in history where all four primary languages (Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam) collected over ₹50 crore net each.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the records established by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion:

  • Domestic Benchmarks: It set the record for the biggest opening day with ₹121 crore and the biggest first Monday with over ₹80 crore net across all languages.
  • The ₹1000 Crore Pioneer: It is the first and only film to surpass ₹1,000 crore net domestically and served as the creator of the ₹400 crore through ₹1000 crore NBOC clubs.
  • Unrivaled Footfalls: The film recorded over 1.05 crore admissions on its first day alone and finished its run with an estimated 10.8 crore ticket sales, the highest this century.
  • Kerala Box Office: It was the first film to open at ₹5 crore in Kerala and became the first non-Malayalam film to cross ₹50 crore in the state, eventually finishing at over ₹75 crore. After 9 years, no non-Malayalam film has surpassed this collection.
  • Global Release Scale: It premiered on over 9,000 screens worldwide (6,500 in India), setting a record for the widest release at the time.
  • North American Dominance: It was the first Indian film to cross the $20 million mark in the USA, a record that stood for eight years, and earned a massive $10.43 million in its opening weekend.
  • China & Japan Market: It holds the 5th highest collection for an Indian film in China and saw the 3rd highest opening there behind Secret Superstar and Hindi Medium. In Japan, it remained the 3rd highest Indian grosser for years.
  • Guinness World Record: To promote the franchise, a massive poster covering 51,598.21 square feet (the size of 18 tennis courts) was unveiled in Kochi, officially becoming the world’s largest poster.
  • Nepal Dominance :It still holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film in Nepal.
  • Non-Hindi Mastery: It was the first South Indian film to collect over ₹500 crore net in North India
  • Middle East Milestones: In the UAE, it sold over 100,000 tickets in advance, beating Fast and Furious. It was also the first Indian film to receive a standing ovation from the UAE censor board.
  • IMAX & Prestigious Screenings: It recorded the biggest IMAX launch for an Indian film ($1.8 million) and became the first non-English film since 1871 to be screened at the Royal Albert Hall with a live orchestral score.
  • Pre-Release & Digital: It was the first film to earn over ₹500 crore from satellite, theatrical, and digital rights before release. Netflix acquired the streaming rights for a then-record ₹25.5 crore.
  • Television Records: Its Hindi premiere on Sony MAX garnered 2.6 crore impressions, outperforming its closest competitor by 500%. The Telugu premiere delivered a historic 22.7 TRP.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is effectively the architect of the modern Pan-India concept. Its ability to maintain a second-highest worldwide grosser position and a 7th highest overseas grosser rank for nearly a decade speaks to its enduring appeal. While inflation may allow newer films to touch higher revenue milestones, the 10-crore-plus footfall record stands as a near-impossible mountain to climb. Nine years later, the saga of Mahendra Baahubali remains the gold standard for cinematic scale and commercial success in Indian history.

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Dhurandhar 2 Creates History in Karnataka; First Hindi Film to Cross 100 Cr, Joins Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2 Club

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just setting records at the national and global box office, but its performance in Karnataka is emerging as one of the most interesting box office stories of its run. Karnataka has traditionally been a market dominated by Kannada and Telugu films, with only a handful of Hindi films managing to perform strongly in the state. Dhurandhar 2, however, is emerging as one of the biggest Hindi film performers in the state in recent years. Historically, non-Kannada films that performed at an extraordinary level in Karnataka were mostly Telugu big-budget spectacles such as Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2, RRR and Kalki 2898 AD. These films had strong Telugu market penetration and dubbed versions which helped them perform across the state beyond Bengaluru city. Hindi films, on the other hand, traditionally depended heavily on multiplex business in Bengaluru and had limited reach in the rest of Karnataka. This trend has slowly started changing in the post-pandemic era with large-scale pan-India films. The dominance of local cinema in Karnataka can be understood better by looking at the all-time highest-grossing films in the state. Highest Grossing Movies in Karnataka (All Languages) RANK MOVIE NAME TOTAL GROSS 1 Kantara Chapter 1 ₹247+ Cr 2 Kantara (2022) ₹183.60 Cr 3 KGF Chapter 2 ₹183 Cr 4 KGF Chapter 1 ₹135 Cr 5 Baahubali 2 ₹129 Cr The list above clearly shows that the Karnataka box office is largely dominated by Kannada films, with Kantara and KGF franchise films occupying most of the top positions. Baahubali 2 remains the only non-Kannada film in the top five highest-grossing films of all time in Karnataka, which shows how difficult it is for films from other industries to reach the top tier in this market. This is why the performance of films like Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2 and now Dhurandhar 2 becomes significant, as these films are among the few non-Kannada films that have managed to perform at a very high level in the state. Baahubali 2 was the film that completely changed the box office landscape in Karnataka for non-Kannada films when it released in 2017. The film performed at unprecedented levels and became the benchmark for all non-Kannada films in the state. Years later, Pushpa 2 continued the trend and again demonstrated the massive potential of Telugu pan-India cinema in Karnataka. These films were not just hits; they expanded the overall market size for non-Kannada films in the state. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In comparison, Hindi films rarely reached those levels historically. Even big Bollywood blockbusters usually performed strongly only in Bengaluru and Mysuru circuits, while Telugu and Tamil films dominated mass circuits across the state. The first Dhurandhar film itself was considered a very strong performer for a Hindi film in Karnataka, collecting numbers comparable to several Telugu releases, which was a rare achievement for Bollywood in the state. Now with Dhurandhar 2, the trend appears to be moving further. The sequel opened to very strong numbers in Karnataka and maintained excellent momentum through the first week and second weekend, indicating strong acceptance beyond just the multiplex audience. This is significant because for a Hindi film to sustain in Karnataka beyond the opening weekend, it usually requires either exceptional word of mouth or franchise value, and Dhurandhar 2 seems to be benefiting from both. The larger significance of Dhurandhar 2's performance in Karnataka is not just about the final number it will achieve, but what it represents for the Hindi film market in South India. For many years, Telugu and Tamil films expanded into North India and became pan-India successes, but the reverse was relatively rare. With films like Pathaan, Jawan, and now Dhurandhar franchise, Hindi films are slowly expanding their reach in South Indian markets as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If the current trend continues, Dhurandhar 2 could emerge as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time in Karnataka and one of the biggest non-Kannada performers in the state in recent years. More importantly, it would signal a shift where large Hindi franchise films can perform in South Indian markets not just as urban hits but as broader regional successes. In trade terms, this run is important not only for the film itself but for the overall Hindi film market in Karnataka. A strong performance here increases the theatrical value of future Hindi big-budget films in the state, improves distribution pricing, and expands the market size. That is why Dhurandhar 2's Karnataka performance could have long-term implications beyond just the box office numbers of this film. In conclusion, Dhurandhar 2's Karnataka run should not be viewed only in terms of collections, but in terms of market expansion. Just like Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2 expanded the non-Kannada film market in Karnataka, Dhurandhar 2 has the potential to further strengthen the position of large-scale Hindi franchise films in the state, which could have long-term implications for the theatrical market going forward.

Dhurandhar 2 Overseas Box Office: Record Run in Australia, UK and Historic Breakthrough in Germany and Hong Kong Bollywood
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Dhurandhar 2 Overseas Box Office: Record Run in Australia, UK and Historic Breakthrough in Germany and Hong Kong

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just performing well overseas — it is redefining the scale, consistency, and market reach of Indian cinema across global territories. In just 11 days, the film has established dominance across key markets like Australia, UK, Germany, New Zealand, and even non-traditional markets like Hong Kong, setting benchmarks that very few Indian films have managed historically. What makes the overseas run even more significant is that the film is not just performing in traditional strongholds of Indian cinema, but is also expanding into markets that were historically dominated by specific stars, languages, or dubbed versions. In several territories, the film is now challenging or even surpassing markets that were once considered exclusive strongholds of certain superstars and industries. In Australia, the film has already emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, collecting A$6.37M in just 11 days. It has comfortably crossed the lifetime numbers of films like Pathaan, Jawan, and Animal, and has done so in record time. The film also became the first ever Indian title to breach the A$6M mark within just 10 days, highlighting its extraordinary pace and strong trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Australia has emerged as one of the biggest overseas markets for Telugu cinema over the past decade, with big spectacle films dominating the territory. Dhurandhar 2 becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in Australia shows that the film has not only entered the market but completely dominated a territory that was previously driven heavily by large-scale action spectacles and franchise films. Top Indian Grossers in AustraliaMOVIE NAMETOTAL COLLECTIONDhurandhar 2: The RevengeA$6.37M+DhurandharA$5.61MAnimalA$5.02MPathaanA$4.72MJawanA$4.68M (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The United Kingdom market tells a similar story of dominance. Dhurandhar 2 has already entered the prestigious £3M club within just 10 days, becoming the first 18+ rated Indian film to achieve this milestone. It now stands as the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time in the region, surpassing the lifetime collections of several major Indian releases. The UK has traditionally been one of the strongest overseas markets for Bollywood and especially star-driven films due to the large South Asian diaspora. Dhurandhar 2 entering the top all-time list within just 10 days shows a clear shift in audience trends and indicates that the film is performing like a long-run blockbuster rather than just an opening-driven hit. Top Indian Grossers in UKMOVIE NAMETOTAL COLLECTIONPathaan£4.38MDhurandhar 2: The Revenge£3.21MSaiyaara£3.21MJawan£3.10MDhurandhar£3.05M Germany, a market where Indian films traditionally struggle to cross even €100K in their opening weekend, is now witnessing a historic run with Dhurandhar 2 heading towards the €1M mark after already collecting €841K in just 10 days with strong second weekend growth. Historically, Indian films in Germany were limited to niche diaspora screenings and film festivals, and the market has largely been dominated by Shah Rukh Khan films — with 4 out of the top 5 highest-grossing Bollywood films in Germany being SRK starrers such as Pathaan (€888K), Jawan (€688K), Dunki (€460K), and My Name Is Khan (€375K), highlighting his long-standing brand value in the region. Dhurandhar 2 performing at this level without a dubbed version and without that traditional market base indicates that the film is not just performing in the market but expanding the market itself and attracting a new audience segment beyond the usual diaspora and niche Indian cinema audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) New Zealand is another territory where the film is rewriting records. With NZ$988K in 11 days, it is set to enter the NZ$1M club, becoming only the second Indian film after Pathaan to do so. Notably, it has already surpassed the lifetime collections of most Indian films in the region within just 10 days, indicating a very strong trend in the market. Top Indian Grossers in New Zealand RANK MOVIE NAME TOTAL COLLECTION 1 Pathaan NZ$1.37M 2 Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge NZ$988K+ 3 Jawan NZ$955K 4 Animal NZ$903K 5 Padmaavat NZ$874K 6 Pushpa 2 The Rule NZ$847K With NZ$988K in just 11 days, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has already become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time in New Zealand, surpassing the lifetime collections of Jawan, Animal, Padmaavat and Pushpa 2, and is now second only to Pathaan in the market. Perhaps the most surprising performance comes from Hong Kong, where Dhurandhar 2 has crossed HK$1.15M despite releasing in just two theatres and without Chinese subtitles. This is significant from a distribution perspective because Indian films in East Asian markets usually rely heavily on local language subtitles or dubbed versions to reach wider audiences. Films like Dangal in China succeeded largely because of a Mandarin-dubbed version tailored for the local audience, whereas Dhurandhar 2 is performing purely on word of mouth and genre appeal rather than localization, making this a rare breakthrough for Indian cinema in the region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When compared to previous global blockbusters, Dhurandhar 2 stands out not just for its openings, but for its consistency and expansion into newer markets. While most Indian films rely heavily on traditional diaspora markets, Dhurandhar 2 is showing growth across Europe and East Asia as well, which is a very rare trend for an Indian commercial film. The overall overseas trajectory clearly indicates that the film is not just opening big, but trending like a long-run blockbuster across multiple territories simultaneously. From dominating traditional markets like Australia and the UK to expanding into newer territories like Germany and Hong Kong, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is setting a new benchmark for overseas box office performance for Indian cinema.

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark Bollywood
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Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark

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Hyderabad, March 30 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history, both domestically and globally. The film has achieved a massive milestone by surpassing the entire lifetime collection of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, within just 11 days of release. With this feat, it has become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the worldwide box office. At the overseas box office, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. While the first part had already established a strong overseas presence with 300 crore gross, the sequel has taken things to another level, raking in approximately 342 crore in just 11 days. Despite its lengthy runtime of nearly four hours, audiences across global markets are flocking to cinemas in unprecedented numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In North America, The Revenge has delivered a historic performance by surpassing the long-standing record of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With close to $23 million in just 11 days, it has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. Not only that, but it has also exceeded Baahubali 2's footfall count, that too within two weeks. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film currently ranks as the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie at the overseas box office (excluding China). If the current momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is expected to climb to the top spot by its third weekend, potentially becoming the biggest Indian grosser outside India, an extraordinary feat that seemed unimaginable when the first instalment released just months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At Overseas Box Office (Without China) S. No. Movie Overseas Gross 1 Jawan (2023) ₹ 400 Cr 2 Pathaan (2023) ₹ 397.50 Cr 3 Baahubali 2 (2017) ₹ 371 Cr 4 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) ₹ 342 Cr 5 RRR (2022) ₹ 314 Cr Data as of March 29, 2026, and not adjusted for inflation.