‘Dhurandhar 2’ continues record-breaking run, faces show cancellations in telugu states

Following a historic ₹102.55 crore opening day , Dhurandhar 2 continued to dominate the domestic box office on Friday, with early estimates suggesting Day 2 collections in India hovering between ₹32 crore and ₹37 crore net. With this, the film has already surpassed the ₹180-200 crore net mark in just two days, reflecting sustained audience enthusiasm and strong occupancy across multiplexes and single-screen theatres in Hindi-speaking regions. Industry experts note that this two-day performance firmly establishes the film as one of the fastest grossers in recent Hindi cinema.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel follows Ranveer Singh as an Indian intelligence operative working undercover in Pakistan’s underworld. The narrative ties his mission to the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, blending elements of espionage, action, and personal revenge. The film’s gritty sequences, intricate plotting, and large-scale production values have drawn widespread attention, with filmmakers and actors praising its execution. Ram Gopal Varma described it as visually compelling, while Allu Arjun highlighted the film’s energy and cinematic swagger.

Despite the commercial success, the film has also sparked debate among critics and viewers. Some reviewers characterized it as excessively violent, with critic Ramya calling it “an endurance test,” while others pointed to chronological inconsistencies and questioned certain narrative choices as propagandist. Nevertheless, the critical conversation has only intensified public curiosity, contributing to high occupancy rates across urban and semi-urban centres.

In the Telugu states, however, Dhurandhar 2 has faced logistical challenges, with reports of show cancellations in several theatres. Sources indicate that regional theatre policies and scheduling conflicts have led to temporary reductions in screenings, creating disappointment among audiences eager to watch the film. Trade analysts, however, expect these disruptions to have a limited impact on overall box office performance, given the film’s strong pull in Hindi-speaking territories.

Box office observers predict that if the current momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2 could rank among the highest-grossing Hindi films of the decade. With packed shows, robust word-of-mouth, and anticipation building over the weekend, the film’s trajectory suggests a historic run that may redefine opening-weekend benchmarks for future releases.