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Dhurandhar 2 Becomes First Indian Film To Top $25 Million In North America: Key Highlights of Its Record-Breaking Run and Analysing How Far It Can Go
Los Angeles, April 4 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has scripted history at the North American box office by becoming the first Indian film of all-time to cross the $25 million mark. This massive achievement puts it well ahead of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, whose record stood unbeaten for nearly a decade. The Ranveer Singh starrer has displayed remarkable consistency in the United States and Canada, maintaining strong collections not just over weekends but also during weekdays. The sensational performance of its predecessor, which became the first Bollywood film to top $20 million, has played a massive role in its record-breaking run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Key Highlights Of The Record-Breaking Run - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the first Indian film to cross $25M in North America. - Surpasses Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ($20.80M) to become the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. - Strong word-of-mouth and repeat value are driving collections. - Growing appeal among non-diaspora audiences. - Record premiere for Bollywood, and the biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film. - Fastest to reach the $15 million and $20 million mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) How Far Dhurandhar 2 Can Climb In North America? Trade pundits believe the film is far from done. With momentum still intact, with weekend jumps expected, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is on track to cross $30 million soon. If the current trend continues without major drops, the film could even push towards the $32β35 million range, setting an unprecedented benchmark. On the global front as well, the film is enjoying a historic run, already ranking among the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. However, its North American performance stands out as a landmark moment, one that signals the growing footprint of Indian cinema in international markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Dhurandhar 2 $25+ million* 2 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million 3 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million Data as of April 3, 2026.