Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has emerged as the opening-day target for Hindi cinema in 2026, with its first-day box office still unbeaten by any major release so far. The film opened at ₹102.55 crore net in India, including ₹99.10 crore from the Hindi version alone.
The action drama also posted an India gross of ₹123 crore on its first day. Its worldwide opening stood at ₹226.60 crore, with overseas markets contributing ₹52 crore. When Day 0 previews are added, the film’s combined India gross rises to ₹174.60 crore.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge remains the 2026 benchmark
What has kept the film in trade conversations is not just the size of the number, but the circumstances around it. Dhurandhar: The Revenge achieved the mark despite an A certificate and without a release in the Gulf markets, both factors that can limit a film’s opening potential.
The film was also not positioned as the most expensive release of the year, which makes its opening more significant. Several big-budget titles and star-led films have arrived since then, but none have crossed its first-day total. That has made the Ranveer Singh-starrer the reference point for every new major theatrical release in 2026.
Beyond the box office, Ranveer’s performance has remained central to the film’s popularity. His dual portrayal of Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi has been widely discussed among audiences, especially for the contrast between the two characters and the physical transformation involved.
For the industry, the film’s run underlines the importance of opening-day momentum in a crowded release calendar. A strong first day can shape perception, boost advance interest for the weekend and set a commercial standard that rival films are expected to match.
With more big releases still lined up through the year, Dhurandhar: The Revenge may face fresh challenges at the box office. For now, however, Ranveer Singh’s film continues to hold the highest opening-day record of 2026.