'Dhurandhar: The Revenge': How Ranveer Singh earns a historic Rs 325 crore from the spy-thriller by beating Shah Rukh Khan & Thalapathy Vijay | EXPLAINED

Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar almost played a gamble while making Dhurandhar and its part two. When the spy thriller released, all records were shattered overnight. The first part minted Rs 900 crore whereas the second part went past Rs 1000 crore. And with this, the leading man created history.

If reports are to be believed, the actor will take home Rs 325 crore for the blockbuster and has beaten Shah Rukh Khan and Thalapathy Vijay, who repeatedly earned Rs 200 crore and 250 crore for Pathaan and Jana Nayagan.

Dhurandhar 2 on OTT

Dhurandhar The Revenge has emerged as a streaming phenomenon on JioHotstar, turning its digital debut into a nationwide entertainment event. Within its opening weekend, the film reached 50 million viewers, extending its audience footprint to nearly 5x its theatrical opening weekend reach. The blockbuster’s exceptional performance reinforces JioHotstar’s ability to drive massive engagement across languages and markets.

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Streaming in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, the film resonated with audiences across the country, reinforcing the scale and travelability of premium Indian storytelling. From metros to smaller towns, Dhurandhar The Revenge dominated conversations, watchlists and viewing charts, extending its cultural impact well beyond its theatrical run.

Notably, 60% of the film’s total watch-time came from Connected TV devices, highlighting strong co-viewing behaviour and the growing preference for large-screen entertainment experiences on streaming platforms.

Speaking on the success of the film’s debut on streaming, Alok Jain, Head, Hindi and English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV and Studios), JioStar, said, “The response to Dhurandhar The Revenge has been nothing short of extraordinary. Reaching 50 million viewers within its opening weekend underscores JioHotstar’s unparalleled ability to connect blockbuster content with audiences at massive scale.

The fact that 60% of viewing came from Connected TV devices further reinforces how premium entertainment is increasingly becoming a shared, large-screen experience in households across the country. The success of the film, coupled with the RAW & Undekha experience, demonstrates the growing appetite for immersive, event-led entertainment on streaming.”