'Dhurandhar 2' Outperforms 'Border 2' in Half a Day! Becomes the Biggest Opener of 2026
'Dhurandhar 2' achieved remarkable box office success, surpassing 'Border 2' in just half a day since its release.
'Dhurandhar 2' was anticipated to create a stir at the box office even before its announcement, and it has quickly met those expectations. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, successfully sold over one lakh tickets within an hour of its release on Thursday afternoon, demonstrating its massive popularity. It is clear that the movie is on track to shatter several significant records on its opening day. The box office has already begun its mission with 'Dhurandhar 2', marking its presence in an unprecedented manner.
The advance booking for 'Dhurandhar 2' was already impressive, helping to break multiple records even before the premiere. Early estimations suggest that the film has grossed over ₹50 crores in advance collection alone, predicting a net collection of ₹100 crores on its opening day. By Thursday afternoon, the movie was on a record-breaking trajectory, with expectations soaring for its performance.
By the time half a day had passed, 'Dhurandhar 2' surpassed the ₹30 crores mark, exceeding the opening collection of its predecessor, 'Dhurandhar'. According to industry reports by Sacnilk, 'Dhurandhar 2' achieved approximately ₹33 crores net collection in just half a day, solidifying its status as a blockbuster and establishing a new benchmark for Indian cinema in 2026.