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Bollywood's latest blockbuster, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is rewriting the rules for Indian cinema in overseas markets, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film internationally in history. With audiences around the world flocking to theatres, the film has become a cultural phenomenon, particularly in the United States, which now leads as its biggest overseas market.
The film's second weekend alone raked in an impressive $7.2 million across major territories. The US contributed $2.8 million, followed by Canada with $1.4 million, the US at $0.9 million, Australia & New Zealand at $1 million, and other regions collectively adding $1.1 million. Notably, the film reached the $36 million mark globally in just 11 days, a record achievement accomplished without accounting for the Gulf markets.
North America remains the strongest performing region, with combined earnings from the US and Canada surpassing $23 million. The US alone accounts for $14.7 million, demonstrating the growing appetite for Bollywood content in the American market. Analysts attribute the film's success to its star-studded cast, including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, as well as high production values and engaging storytelling.
Australia has also contributed significantly, crossing Australian $6 million, while Germany exceeded $1 million. In the UK, Dhurandhar: The Revenge ranks second with £3.4 million, just behind Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. Across all overseas markets, the film has retained over 80 per cent of its screen time into the second week, reflecting strong word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest.
The overseas total currently stands at US$ 36.7 million, with the US leading at US$ 14.7 million, followed by Canada (US$ 6 million), Australia & New Zealand (US$ 5.1 million), the UK (US$ 4.6 million), and the Rest of World contributing US$ 6.3 million. This performance is a significant milestone for Indian cinema, highlighting its expanding global influence and the ability to compete with international releases.
The film’s ongoing overseas momentum suggests it could continue to break records in weeks to come. Social media buzz around #DhurandharTheRevenge has amplified its global appeal, attracting audiences across continents and languages. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X have seen fans share day-wise box office updates, showing India’s National Box Office Collections surpassing ₹1,023 crore worldwide in just 11 days, with ₹342 crore from overseas.
Producers Jio Studios, B62 Studios, and T-Series, along with director Aditya Dhar, have praised the audiences for embracing the film worldwide. With its record-setting US performance, Dhurandhar The Revenge underscores the growing impact of Indian films in global markets and sets new benchmarks for future international releases.
