Dhurandhar 2 has stayed firm at the box office even in its sixth week, continuing a rare long theatrical run despite fresh competition and shrinking screens. As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 42 pushed the film’s India net collection to Rs 1,133.47 crore, with India gross at Rs 1,356.64 crore and overseas earnings at Rs 424.75 crore. Its worldwide total now stands at Rs 1,780 crore-plus.

The film, led by Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has held steady through its sixth week even as Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla added pressure at the ticket window. Trade analysts say the film’s sustained run reflects strong recall value and repeat viewership in core Hindi markets.

Baahubali Record Close

With its latest global total, Dhurandhar 2 has moved within touching distance of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s long-standing worldwide benchmark of around Rs 1,788 crore. That places the film on the verge of overtaking one of Indian cinema’s most durable box office records.

The gap is now narrow enough for the film to likely cross the Baahubali 2 mark in the coming days, provided weekday collections remain stable and screens are retained through the weekend.

Dangal Still Safe

While Baahubali 2 now looks within reach, Dangal remains a much tougher target. The Aamir Khan-starrer’s worldwide total was powered by an exceptional overseas run, particularly in China, where the sports drama turned into a breakout phenomenon and lifted its global earnings far beyond its domestic base.

That remains the biggest gap for Dhurandhar 2. Though the film has delivered massive business in India, its overseas haul has not expanded at the same pace needed to challenge Dangal’s global dominance. Trade watchers say that is the single biggest reason the film has not yet emerged as the outright highest-grossing Indian title worldwide.

Overseas Gap Widens

The numbers underline the challenge. Dhurandhar 2 has built its run largely on domestic strength, with India gross accounting for the bulk of its total. By contrast, Dangal’s international performance transformed its final global standing.

Industry trackers note that without a major breakout market similar to China, crossing Dangal becomes significantly harder for any Indian film, regardless of domestic dominance. That remains the missing piece in Dhurandhar 2’s record chase.

Competition Slows Pace

The film’s momentum has also slowed in recent weeks. After a massive opening stretch, collections began easing in week two and then tapered further as IPL season, new releases and reduced show counts affected footfalls. On Day 42, the film was running in just over 2,000 shows, a sharp drop from its early peak.

That decline was expected, but it has made the race to Dangal more difficult. The film still has enough momentum to add to its total, but not at the pace needed for a dramatic leap.

Japan Release Push

The next major trigger for Dhurandhar 2 could come from overseas expansion. Sources indicated the makers are preparing a Japan release, a market that has shown steady interest in Indian films over the years. A strong Japan run may not fully replicate Dangal’s China effect, but it could add useful late-stage numbers and extend the film’s global shelf life.