Dhurandhar 2 Surpasses Baahubali 2 in India, Nears Rs 1,640 Crore Worldwide
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Dhurandhar 2 Surpasses Baahubali 2 in India, Nears Rs 1,640 Crore Worldwide

Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has achieved significant box office success since its March 19 release. It became the fastest Indian film to cross Rs 1,000 crore net domestically, surpassing Baahubali 2's lifetime India collection of Rs 1,030 crore within 20 days. The film has grossed over Rs 1,640 crore worldwide, ranking among the top Indian earners globally. Despite a weekday dip in collections, it maintains strong audience interest and continues to set new records. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Cyber has registered an FIR against piracy activities involving the film on Telegram.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
74%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2199 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents commercial and entertainment perspectives, focusing on box office performance and piracy issues. Coverage includes industry data, official statements, and law enforcement actions without political framing. Sources emphasize the film's achievements and challenges like piracy, reflecting a neutral stance centered on the film's market impact and legal responses.

Sentiment — Positive (74/100)

Overall sentiment is positive, highlighting Dhurandhar 2's record-breaking box office milestones and sustained audience engagement. While acknowledging a slowdown in weekday earnings, the tone remains optimistic about the film's continued success. The piracy reports introduce a cautionary note but are presented factually without emotional language, maintaining a balanced tone.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
zeenewsDhurandhar 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Ranveer Singh's film after it reportedly bags Rs 155 crore dealCenterPositive
indiatodayDhurandhar 2's blockbuster month in cinemas: What it means for the industryCenterPositive
englishNot Netflix, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Bags Rs 150 Crore OTT Deal With This PlatformCenterPositive
ndtvi Dhurandhar 2 i Bags Rs 155 Crore OTT Deal With JioHotstar, Release Likely After IPL 2026CenterPositive
indiatvnewsWhen will Dhurandhar Part 2 release on OTT? Here's what is known so farCenterPositive
timesnowDay 32 Still ROARING! Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Wins Big Against Akshay Kumar's Bhooth BanglaCenterPositive
moneycontrolSpirit, Raaka, Varanasi and more: Upcoming films that could break Dhurandhar's box office records- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
moneycontrolDhurandhar 2 OTT release update: Ranveer Singh film bags Rs 150 Crore digital deal with THIS platform, streaming details insideCenterPositive
moneycontrolDhurandhar 2 OTT release update: Ranveer Singh film bags Rs 150 Crore digital deal with THIS platform, streaming details insideCenterPositive
timesnowDhurandhar 2 Just Rs 5 Crore Away From Overtaking Baahubali 2 To Emerge Second Highest Grossing Indian Film WorldwideCenterPositive
news18Dhurandhar 2 BEATS Pushpa 2 To Become 3rd Highest Grossing Indian Film Globally; Can It Beat Dangal?CenterPositive
indianexpressRakesh Bedi on 'Bachcha hai tu mera' craze; why Dhurandhar 3 might never happenCenterPositive
firstpost'Dhurandhar 2' Worldwide Box-Office: Ranveer Singh's blockbuster mints Rs 1783 crore globally as it completes 30 days of dominanceCenterPositive
thetelegraphRanveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' getting a third instalment? Rakesh Bedi respondsCenterPositive
indiatodayDhurandhar 2 box office Day 32: Ranveer's film Rs 53 crore away from Baahubali 2CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 20 Apr, 05:02 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday20 Apr, 05:02 am
    Dhurandhar 2 box office Day 32: Ranveer's film Rs 53 crore away from Baahubali 2
  2. 2
    thetelegraph20 Apr, 05:19 am
    Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' getting a third instalment? Rakesh Bedi responds
  3. 3
    firstpost20 Apr, 05:55 am
    'Dhurandhar 2' Worldwide Box-Office: Ranveer Singh's blockbuster mints Rs 1783 crore globally as it completes 30 days of dominance
  4. 4
    indianexpress20 Apr, 05:58 am
    Rakesh Bedi on 'Bachcha hai tu mera' craze; why Dhurandhar 3 might never happen
  5. 5
    news1820 Apr, 06:15 am
    Dhurandhar 2 BEATS Pushpa 2 To Become 3rd Highest Grossing Indian Film Globally; Can It Beat Dangal?
  6. 6
    timesnow20 Apr, 07:15 am
    Dhurandhar 2 Just Rs 5 Crore Away From Overtaking Baahubali 2 To Emerge Second Highest Grossing Indian Film Worldwide
  7. 7
    moneycontrol20 Apr, 07:45 am
    Dhurandhar 2 OTT release update: Ranveer Singh film bags Rs 150 Crore digital deal with THIS platform, streaming details inside
  8. 8
    moneycontrol20 Apr, 07:45 am
    Dhurandhar 2 OTT release update: Ranveer Singh film bags Rs 150 Crore digital deal with THIS platform, streaming details inside
  9. 9
    moneycontrol20 Apr, 08:09 am
    Spirit, Raaka, Varanasi and more: Upcoming films that could break Dhurandhar's box office records- Moneycontrol.com
  10. 10
    timesnow20 Apr, 10:09 am
    Day 32 Still ROARING! Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Wins Big Against Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Sources analysed
2199
Last analysed
20 Apr 2026
Key entities
Ranveer SinghCroreIndian rupeeIndiaBox officeR. MadhavanHindi cinemaBaahubali 2: The ConclusionSequelSara ArjunCinema of IndiaRakesh Bedi