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.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- moneycontrol— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
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.
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
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