Dhurandhar Breaks Streaming Records; Sequel's OTT Rights Sold for Rs 150 Crore
Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar achieved record-breaking success, garnering 7.6 million views on Netflix within its opening weekend and topping charts in multiple countries, including Pakistan and the UAE, despite bans in Gulf cinemas. Produced by Jio Studios, the film's sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, will release theatrically on March 19, 2026, and stream exclusively on Jio Hotstar. The digital rights for the sequel were sold for a reported Rs 150 crore, nearly double the first film's deal, marking one of the largest OTT transactions in recent years.
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 (76/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- moneycontrol— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- moneycontrol— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- wion— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- moneycontrol— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a largely entertainment-focused narrative with minimal political framing. Coverage includes perspectives from industry sources, streaming platforms, and audience reception without partisan commentary. Some mention of geopolitical sensitivities arises regarding the film's ban in Gulf countries, but this is reported factually without editorializing. Overall, the sources emphasize commercial success and distribution details rather than political viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is predominantly positive, highlighting Dhurandhar's commercial achievements, record-breaking streaming numbers, and strong audience demand. While some reports note regional bans and content sensitivities, these are presented neutrally. The anticipation for the sequel and its high-value digital rights deal further contribute to an optimistic and celebratory sentiment in the coverage.