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Dhurandhar Powers Toward Rs 200 Crore in India as Star Endorsements Fuel Weekday Surge

New high-profile reviews are sustaining buzz for the Karachi-set spy thriller after a robust day-six hold.

Overview

  • Trade reports place the India net at about Rs 179.75 crore after six days, with strong weekday estimates near Rs 26–27 crore on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Global grosses are reported in the Rs 224–233 crore range within the first week, reflecting solid overseas traction alongside domestic momentum.
  • Akshay Kumar praised the film as a gripping, hard-hitting story, while Hrithik Roshan lauded the craft but noted he disagrees with its politics.
  • Streaming rights for both parts are reported to have been sold to Netflix for roughly Rs 130 crore, and the sequel is slated for March 19, 2026.
  • Public debate continues over political and gender portrayals, with Pakistan’s PPP objecting to the use of Benazir Bhutto’s images and actor Saumya Tandon defending the film against misogyny claims.