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thebalanced.newsDhurandhar 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.
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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.
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Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 20 Apr, 03:29 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv20 Apr, 03:29 ami Dhurandhar 2 i Box Office Collection Day 32: Ranveer Singh Film Holds Steady At Rs 1,115.67 Crore In India Amid i Bhooth Bangla i Release
- 2freepressjournal20 Apr, 03:39 amDhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 32: Despite Bhooth Bangla Release, Ranveer Singh Starrer Continues To Do Well; Collects 12.55 Crore During Its 5th Weekend
- 3news1820 Apr, 04:00 amWill There Be Dhurandhar 3? Rakesh Bedi Responds To Fan Buzz
- 4indianexpress20 Apr, 04:15 amDhurandhar 2 box office collection day 32: Ranveer Singh's film Rs 120 cr away from beating Pushpa 2
- 5english20 Apr, 04:32 amIs Dhurandhar 3 In The Making? Durandhar 2's Rakesh Bedi Opens Up
- 6economictimes20 Apr, 04:46 amDhurandhar 2 OTT release new details: When and where to watch Ranveer Singh's hit spy thriller movie online
- 7indiatoday20 Apr, 05:02 amDhurandhar 2 box office Day 32: Ranveer's film Rs 53 crore away from Baahubali 2
- 8thetelegraph20 Apr, 05:19 amRanveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' getting a third instalment? Rakesh Bedi responds
- 9firstpost20 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
- 10indianexpress20 Apr, 05:58 amRakesh Bedi on 'Bachcha hai tu mera' craze; why Dhurandhar 3 might never happen
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
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