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# Dhurandhar Roars Past Kalki 2898 AD: Ranveer Singh's Spy Thriller Claims #2 Spot in North America! Imagine a Bollywood powerhouse not just challenging South Indian giants but **surpassing them** at the North American box office—**Dhurandhar** has done exactly that, dethroning Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's *Kalki 2898 AD* to become the **second highest-grossing Indian film** there with **$18.57 million**.[4][1][2] Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring **Ranveer Singh** alongside a stellar cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, this spy action thriller has been on an unstoppable tear since its December 5, 2025 release.[4][5][6] What started with a solid **$522K opening day** exploded in the second weekend, hitting peaks like **$1.4 million on Saturday**, and kept climbing even into January.[4] By early Saturday morning, it crossed *Kalki*'s **$18.57 million**, leaving Pathaan's **$17.49 million** far behind and securing its spot as the **top Bollywood grosser** in the region—now just behind *Baahubali 2*'s **$22 million**.[1][2][4][5]

*Epic action vibes: Ranveer Singh dominating the screen, just like at the box office. (Unsplash free stock image)*

Fans are buzzing because *Dhurandhar* isn't just a Hindi release—it's smashed records purely on its Hindi prowess, outpacing South-dubbed hits like *RRR* and *Pushpa 2*.[4][2] Worldwide, it's grossed over **₹1,164 crore**, including **₹250 crore overseas**, making it the **highest-grossing A-rated Indian film of 2025** and the top single-language earner.[3] At home, it's sold over **13 million BookMyShow tickets**, beating *Chhaava* and *Jawan*.[3] Even on day 29, it's holding strong despite new releases, with experts eyeing a potential challenge to *Baahubali 2*—and get this, **Dhurandhar 2** drops March 19, 2026, dubbed in Southern languages for even bigger reach![4][5][9] This isn't just a win for Ranveer or Aditya Dhar; it's proof Bollywood's gripping stories can conquer global hearts. From record-breaking daily hauls to becoming the **third-then-second biggest Indian film in North America**, *Dhurandhar* is redefining blockbuster territory.[1][2][3][4] What do you think—will *Dhurandhar* snag the #1 spot from *Baahubali 2*? Drop your predictions in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's keep the hype alive for part 2! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Dhurandhar_Box_Office_North_America_Becomes_the_HighestGrossing_Bollywood_Movie_By_Surpassing_Shah_Rukh_Khans_Pathaan
2.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/dhurandhar-north-america-box-office-only-3-87-crores-away-from-becoming-2nd-highest-indian-grosser-ever/
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-day-28-box-office-collection-update-ranveer-singh-film-earns-rs-1117-9-crore-10450222/
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-beats-prabhas-deepika-padukones-kalki-2898-ad-as-the-2nd-highest-grossing-indian-film-in-north-america/articleshow/126331154.cms
5.https://jang.com.pk/en/56325-ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-smashes-north-american-box-office-records-news
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dhurandhar/box-office/
7.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65642683/
8.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhurandhar
9.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/dhurandhar-box-office-collection-day-29-crosses-250-profits-but-breaks-its-double-digit-streak/


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