A six-week run that keeps rewriting history
Almost six weeks after release, Dhurandhar continues to do what very few Indian films have managed — grow stronger overseas with time. Headlined by Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has now created history in North America, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film ever in the US and Canada.
With its worldwide total hovering just short of the ₹1300 crore milestone, Dhurandhar has added yet another massive achievement to its already record-stacked theatrical run.
A new king in North America
According to trade estimates, Dhurandhar has grossed over $21 million in the US and Canada, officially surpassing the long-standing North American record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which earned $20.7 million during its 2017 run.
This is a particularly notable feat given that Dhurandhar faced limited or no release in several Middle Eastern markets, making its North American performance the backbone of its overseas dominance.
Overseas numbers paint a blockbuster picture
While the film has already crossed ₹800 crore net in India (nearing ₹1000 crore gross domestically), its international story has been just as impressive.
- Total overseas gross: ~$32 million
- North America alone: ~$21 million
- Worldwide gross: ~₹1296 crore
The North American surge has been driven by strong repeat viewership, premium format screenings, and consistent weekend holds — rare for a Hindi-language film this deep into its run.
Beating modern-era blockbusters
In the process, Dhurandhar has overtaken several recent heavyweights in the US market, including:
- Kalki 2898 AD
- Pathaan
- Jawan
- RRR
- Pushpa 2
- Animal
- Dangal
The film has also emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in Australia and currently ranks 13th among the highest-grossing Indian films overseas — a position expected to climb further if the run holds.
Star power and sustained word-of-mouth
Beyond Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar features a formidable ensemble including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
Critics and audiences alike have praised the film’s gritty tone, layered performances, and Dhar’s grounded take on the spy genre — factors that appear to be fueling its unusually long legs at the box office.
Final Words
With Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh has not just delivered a blockbuster — he’s fronted a global performer that’s resetting benchmarks for Hindi cinema overseas. Crossing $21 million in North America and dethroning a nine-year-old Baahubali 2 record is no small feat.
As the film inches closer to the ₹1300 crore club worldwide, one thing is clear: Dhurandhar’s box office story is no longer just about numbers — it’s about changing what’s possible for Indian films on the global stage.
