Dhurandhar Becomes India’s Biggest Blockbuster, Surpasses Baahubali 2

Indian cinema has witnessed a historic moment as the Dhurandhar franchise has officially emerged as the largest blockbuster of all time , surpassing the long-standing record set by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With its cumulative global box office crossing ₹2000 crore and still climbing , the franchise has redefined commercial success in Bollywood.

The first instalment had already set the tone by entering the ₹1000 crore club, but it is the extraordinary performance of Part 2 that has sealed this milestone. Released to massive anticipation, the sequel raced past the ₹1000 crore mark within just a week, propelling the combined earnings beyond the historic benchmark previously held by Baahubali 2 . Trade analysts believe the numbers will continue to surge as the film maintains strong momentum across domestic and international markets.

While audiences remain captivated by the film’s grand storytelling, scale, and technical brilliance , industry insiders are equally focused on the strategic brilliance of director Aditya Dhar. In a move that is now being hailed as visionary, Dhar not only directed the film but also came on board as a co-producer.

This dual role has proven to be a game-changer. Unlike a fixed director’s fee, his stake as a producer allows him to directly share in the film’s massive profits. Though official figures are yet to be disclosed, estimates suggest that Dhar could earn several hundred crores from the franchise making it one of the most lucrative creative decisions in recent Bollywood history.

With Dhurandhar now sitting at the top of the box office hierarchy, the franchise stands as a testament to the power of combining creative excellence with smart financial strategy , marking a new era in Indian cinema where filmmakers are also rewriting the rules of success behind the scenes.