Box Office 2026 So Far: Dhurandhar: The Revenge Leads, Drishyam 3 Storms In, and Big Sequels Rule
Ranveer Singh's spy sequel made around ₹980 crore net in Hindi, while Drishyam 3 posted the year's newest blockbuster opening. What the year's hits have in common.
With _Drishyam 3: The Conclusion_ off to a record-breaking start, it is a good moment to look at where Hindi cinema's 2026 box office stands. The short answer: one film towers over the year, and sequels dominate.
Box office figures vary between trackers and depend on whether they are net or gross and Hindi-only or all languages. Here is how to read them.
Number one: Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ranveer Singh's spy-action sequel _Dhurandhar: The Revenge_, released in March, is the year's biggest hit by a wide margin:
- Hindi net (India): about ₹978 crore after seven weeks, according to Pinkvilla, which expected it to finish its run around ₹980 crore.
- All languages (India net): Variety India reported ₹1,043 crore net after 25 days, including dubbed versions.
- Worldwide gross: about ₹1,785 crore by early May, according to trade tracker Sacnilk as reported by The Week.
Its long run, with collections still coming in weeks after release, is as notable as its opening. Whether it holds any all-time record depends on how records are defined (Hindi films only, or including dubbed films such as _Baahubali 2_), and different outlets have drawn the line differently.
The newest blockbuster: Drishyam 3
Ajay Devgn's _Drishyam 3: The Conclusion_ opened on October 2 with ₹62 crore net, the biggest opening of his career, and crossed ₹300 crore worldwide gross in four days. Its final position in the year's chart will depend on how it holds in October, against new releases such as Rajinikanth's _Jailer 2_.
What the hits have in common
- Franchises: audiences are coming out most reliably for sequels and familiar worlds.
- Event films: big-screen spectacle and "must see it first" curiosity drive opening weekends.
- Holiday releases: _Drishyam 3_'s Gandhi Jayanti opening is a reminder of how much timing matters.
What to watch for the rest of 2026
The festive months are traditionally strong. October's line-up includes _Jailer 2_, _Prahaar_ and _Nayyi Navelli_ (see the full list), and the Diwali and Christmas weekends usually bring more big releases. Whether any film can challenge _Dhurandhar: The Revenge_ for the top spot this year looks like a tall order.
Sources
This article draws on the following reporting. Dates are when each source was originally published.
- Pinkvilla: Dhurandhar The Revenge box office collections: Ranveer Singh starrer adds Rs 5 crore in week 5, nets Rs 977 crore in 50 days
- The Week: Box office report: Dhurandhar The Revenge surpasses Jawan and Pathaan in sixth week earnings ·
- Variety India: Box Office Weekend Winners: Dhurandhar 2 Continues Domination ·
- Outlook India: Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 4: Ajay Devgn-Starrer Storms Past ₹300 Crore Mark Worldwide
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