Dhurandhar 2 has become the highest-grossing Hindi film in the United Kingdom, surpassing the previous record held by Pathaan [1].
The film's performance signals a shift in the global reach of Indian cinema, demonstrating that high-scale storytelling can break long-standing international box-office barriers.
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the movie has achieved significant milestones across multiple territories. After more than 40 days of release, the film reached a worldwide gross of over ₹1,790 crore [2, 3]. This total allows Dhurandhar 2 to overtake Baahubali 2 in global earnings [2, 4].
In the United Kingdom, the film climbed the Hindi box-office charts to take the top spot [1]. Industry analysts said this success is due to the growing global appeal of Indian cinema and a strong audience response to the scale of the production [1].
The film also made inroads in North America. It surpassed the previous North American box-office record of $20.2 million, which had been held by Baahubali 2 [4].
These figures place Dhurandhar 2 as the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time [2]. The movie's trajectory suggests a broadening demographic of viewers outside of traditional diaspora markets, a trend that is helping the film maintain its momentum weeks after its initial debut.
“Dhurandhar 2 has become the highest-grossing Hindi film in the United Kingdom”
The success of Dhurandhar 2 reflects the increasing commercial viability of Indian 'event' cinema in Western markets. By breaking records in both the UK and North America, the film demonstrates that the scale and production quality of modern Hindi cinema are now capable of competing with global blockbusters, moving beyond niche appeal to achieve mainstream international financial success.
