Global Success, Domestic Threat
Dhurandhar Heads to Japan After Global Box Office Success, Faces Mumbai Security Concerns
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In Japan, RRR remains the highest-grossing Indian film with ¥2.42 billion (about Rs 139.79 crore), and Dhurandhar’s planned July 10, 2026 release adds to a growing list of Indian titles performing strongly in Japan (with Muthu, Baahubali 2, 3 Idiots and English Vinglish also among notable earners).
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Box-office figures for Dhurandhar show India gross around Rs 1,007.85 crore with a total worldwide of Rs 1,307.35 crore; overseas collections are cited at about Rs 299.50 crore, while some reports also list Rs 840.20 crore as India gross (net) in different tallies, underscoring variance in trackers for the film’s domestic performance.
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Security authorities in Mumbai have heightened alert over Dhurandhar’s portrayal of a Dawood Ibrahim–like figure, with intelligence sources suggesting the underworld’s anger could trigger a retaliatory ‘Mumbai Move’ and possible ISI-backed coordination to restore fear and prestige.
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Behind the screen, Dhurandhar is a major production effort led by Aditya Dhar, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, presented by Jio Studios and produced under B62 Studios, with an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun.
Ranveer Singh's spy-action blockbuster Dhurandhar is set to hit Japanese theaters on July 10, 2026, with the actor recording a special video message inviting fans to experience the film's "drama, intensity, scale, and emotion." Hungama Express reported the release marks a major step in the film's global journey after a dominant domestic run. Singh called it "cinema at its most thrilling."
The film has already crossed ₹1,307.35 crore worldwide for Part 1, according to Sacnilk. The combined Dhurandhar franchise — Parts 1 and 2 — has surpassed ₹3,100 crore globally, cementing it as one of Hindi cinema's biggest commercial achievements in recent memory.
Japan Is the Next Frontier for Indian Blockbusters
Japan was once a niche market for Indian films. That changed with RRR, which earned ¥2.42 billion — roughly ₹139.79 crore — making it the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan's history, according to Sacnilk. Dhurandhar's producers are targeting that benchmark. A successful run would place it alongside other notable Japanese performers like Baahubali 2, 3 Idiots, and English Vinglish.
Jio Studios and B62 Studios are branding the Japan release as "Operation Dhurandhar," a deliberate shift away from the "Bollywood" label toward a universal spy-action identity, according to Liveindia TV. The promotional campaign launched in Tokyo on July 2. Producers see Japan as a "prestige market" that could define the franchise's global legacy.
Box-Office Numbers Tell a Story of Scale
Part 1 of Dhurandhar earned ₹1,007.85 crore gross in India and ₹299.50 crore overseas, per Sacnilk. India net collections stand at ₹840.20 crore. Different trackers report slightly varying numbers, but all confirm the film as a massive commercial success. The combined franchise total of ₹3,100 crore was confirmed by industry trackers on July 1, 2026.
The duology was made on an estimated budget of ₹250–255 crore. Part 1 alone tracked over 496,149 shows during its theatrical run. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released on March 19, 2026, and eventually crossed ₹1,800 crore on its own, according to industry data cited by Sunrise Radio.
Film's Dawood-Like Villain Triggers Real Security Alerts in Mumbai
Dhurandhar portrays a thinly veiled version of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, referred to in the film as "Bade Saheb." Intelligence Bureau and Mumbai Police sources say this has stirred anger within the real underworld. Lokmattimes reported that security agencies flagged a possible "Mumbai Move" — a retaliatory strike by criminal networks to restore fear and prestige.
Intelligence sources suggest Pakistan's ISI may coordinate with the Shakeel gang to recruit operatives for retaliatory action, according to Sacnilk. Mumbai Police have heightened vigilance across the city. Security analysts say the film "shook D-Company" by depicting the underworld boss as weakened and near death — a direct challenge to the syndicate's image.
Behind the Camera: The Team That Built the Dhurandhar Universe
Director Aditya Dhar, who previously made Uri: The Surgical Strike, wrote and directed both parts of the Dhurandhar duology. Principal photography began in July 2024 in Bangkok and wrapped in October 2025 after shoots across Maharashtra, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. Producers Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar led the effort under Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
The ensemble cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra noted that while Madhavan joined the project immediately, some cast members hesitated due to the script's intensity, according to Hungama Express. The film runs 229 minutes and blends geopolitical thriller elements with large-scale action.
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