Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) exceeded trade expectations right from its premiere shows, delivering record-breaking collections day after day. Even in the Telugu version, Ranveer Singh‘s spy thriller collected strong numbers.
The second weekend saw a slight dip in evening and night shows, but the film still registered a record second weekend for Bollywood, maintaining strong overall momentum.
Monday Drop Signals IPL Effect
The real slide became visible on Monday's box office numbers, with collections witnessing a sharp decline.
The dip is largely attributed to the Indian Premier League (IPL), which kicked off last Saturday. The tournament has started affecting both occupancy and evening show footfalls.
Cricket remains the most-followed sport in India. During events like the IPL or World Cups, box office numbers — especially for evening and night shows — routinely take a hit.
Big Targets, New Obstacle
Despite the IPL headwind, Dhurandhar 2 is still on a historic box office run. To surpass the benchmarks set by Pushpa 2: The Rule and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the film needs to collect another ₹400 Cr+.
That requires a steady run over the next few weeks — a tall order with IPL matches dominating prime-time slots every evening.