Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has achieved a remarkable milestone in Karnataka, crossing the Rs 100-crore mark in just 11 days, a new record for a non-Kannada film. This success, driven by strong word-of-mouth, signals the growing reach of Hindi cinema in South Indian markets, surpassing the previous benchmarks set by films like “Baahubali 2”.
Hindi film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, is rewriting box office records across India and across the world. In just 11 days of its release, the film has collected around Rs 1,365 crore globally, making it one of the fastest growing films in Indian cinema.
Besides its global popularity, the film showed good results at the box office in Karnataka, a state that usually gives priority to local films. This stunning and unexpected success has left most in the industry, including film trade analysts, and even the entire country completely unprepared as the film continues to attract viewers.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ crosses Rs 100 crore mark in Karnataka, sets new record
One of the highlights of the film’s success is its set in Karnataka. According to India Today, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in the state in just 11 days, a rare feat for a non-Kannada film. It has collected around Rs 102 crore so far and is expected to earn more in the coming days. This makes it one of the very few non-Kannada films to reach this milestone. Earlier, films like ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ had set similar benchmarks, but ‘Dhurandhar 2’ reached the Rs 100-crore club much faster, setting a new record.
Strong word of mouth helps ‘Dhurandhar 2’ take control of Karnataka
The film was a huge hit in Karnataka, and not just in big cities like Bangalore. It performed well in several parts of the state, showing that it was well received by the general population. Word of mouth and good reviews help it stay consistent in the sets even after the first weekend. This rarely happens with Hindi films in Karnataka, as they mostly succeed in big cities. But ‘Dhurandhar 2’ changed this rule and reached out to people in different parts of the state.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ signals the growing reach of Hindi films in the southern markets
The remarkable performance of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ in Karnataka depicts a change in the Indian film industry. Earlier, South Indian films like ‘KGF’ and ‘Kantara’ dominated in their home region and also performed better in the rest of the country. But now, Hindi films are steadily witnessing a significant presence in other South Indian states as well. Earlier, ‘Paatan’ and ‘Jawan’ paved the way for it in such states, and now ‘Durandhar 2’ is taking it further.
A stellar collection like this one is expected to cross Rs 125 crore in Karnataka as well, marking a new record high.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data contained in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are completed. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
