Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Aims for Box Office History: Challenging Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas's ₹2,000 Crore Club Dominance

Ranveer Singh's action epic, 'Dhurandhar,' continues its remarkable box office performance, captivating audiences well into its third week. The film has already shattered numerous records and is now poised to achieve a significant milestone in Indian cinema history. Fueled by strong ticket sales across India, 'Dhurandhar' is positioning Ranveer Singh to potentially join Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas as the only actors to have films grossing over ₹2,000 crore worldwide.

'Dhurandhar' has already surpassed the ₹500 crore net mark in India, becoming only the 13th film to achieve this. Industry trackers predict that the film is on track to exceed ₹1,000 crore at the global box office. If projections hold true, Ranveer Singh will become only the third Indian leading actor to reach this benchmark, following in the footsteps of Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas, both of whom have multiple films in the ₹1,000 crore club.

Shah Rukh Khan boasts hits like 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan,' while Prabhas achieved the feat with 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' and 'Kalki 2898 AD.' While Prabhas took several years to accumulate two ₹1,000 crore grossers, Shah Rukh Khan managed back-to-back successes in 2023. Now, Ranveer Singh has the opportunity to potentially outpace both of them, with 'Dhurandhar 2' already slated for release in March 2026. Given the current momentum and high anticipation for the sequel, industry insiders speculate that 'Dhurandhar 2' also has the potential to cross the ₹1,000 crore milestone.

If these predictions materialize, Ranveer Singh could set a new record by delivering two ₹1,000 crore global grossers in less than 120 days – an unprecedented achievement in Indian cinema. Notably, 'Dhurandhar' has reached these heights by releasing exclusively in Hindi, unlike many other films that achieve similar success through multi-language releases.

Initially, 'Dhurandhar' was on track to become the fastest Hindi film to reach the ₹1,000 crore mark, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan,' which achieved this in 18 days. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the release of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' impacted 'Dhurandhar's' box office earnings during its recent weekend run. Despite this competition, 'Dhurandhar' remained a top performer, grossing an impressive ₹95 crore, while 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' earned an estimated ₹66 crore.

The escalating competition at the Indian box office underscores the evolving landscape of the film industry. The rise of pan-Indian films, coupled with the dominance of established stars, is creating a dynamic environment where records are constantly being challenged and rewritten. Whether Ranveer Singh can ultimately surpass Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas to become the fastest actor to accumulate ₹2,000 crore remains to be seen, but 'Dhurandhar' has undeniably positioned him as a major force in Bollywood's box office race.

Editor’s note: This article was independently written by the Scoopliner Editorial Team using publicly available information.