Dhurandhar 2 Makes History by Toppling Baahubali 2's North American Record
In a monumental achievement for Indian cinema, the spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has officially ended the nine-year reign of 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' at the North American box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the film has emerged as the new highest-grossing Indian film in the region, marking a significant milestone in the industry's global reach.
Record-Breaking Numbers and Rapid Success
According to industry reports from Sacnilk, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' crossed the previous record of USD 20.80 million held by 'Baahubali 2' in just nine days of its release. The film's momentum continued to build, with Deadline reporting that it has since achieved a cumulative total haul of USD 22.9 million in North America alone. This rapid ascent highlights the film's widespread appeal and strong performance in key international markets.
Heartfelt Congratulations from the Baahubali Team
The record-breaking feat was met with gracious acknowledgment from the creators of the previous record-holder. The official social media handle of 'Baahubali' extended a heartfelt note of congratulations to the 'Dhurandhar 2' team, stating: "Congratulations to @AdityaDharFilms and the entire team of #Dhurandhar2TheRevenge on breaking the 9-year-old records of #Baahubali2 and setting new box office benchmarks in India, USA and worldwide!"
This message was in response to a post by Shobu Yarlagadda, producer of 'Baahubali 2', who shared his personal appreciation for the film. He wrote: "Yesterday I watched #Dhurandhar2TheRevenge and needless to say I loved it and thoroughly enjoyed the film! Happy to see it breaking all the records and setting new box office benchmarks in India and worldwide! Congratulations to the entire team."
Impressive Overseas and Worldwide Collections
The success of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' extends beyond North America. According to industry tracker Venky Box Office, the film has recorded an impressive overseas total of USD 34.25 million within just 10 days of its release. On a global scale, the film has earned an estimated worldwide collection of Rs 1,361.95 crore, comprising:
- An all-India gross total of Rs 1,011.95 crore
- An overseas total of Rs 350 crore
- An India net total estimated at Rs 846.87 crore
Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films in North America
With this achievement, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' now leads the list of highest-grossing Indian films at the North American box office. The current top five rankings are as follows:
- 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' (2025) - USD 22.9 million
- 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' (2016) - USD 20.80 million
- 'Dhurandhar' (2025) - USD 20.65 million (the first part of the saga)
- 'Kalki 2898 AD' (2024) - USD 18.60 million
- 'Pathaan' (2023) - USD 17.49 million
This reshuffling of the rankings underscores the dynamic nature of box office performance and the growing influence of Indian cinema on the global stage. The success of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' not only celebrates a new record but also signals a promising trend for future Indian film releases in international markets.
