It’s turning into a historic box office run for Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge, which continues to smash records even after a blockbuster opening week of over Rs 1000 crore worldwide. The spy thriller has not only held strong in its second weekend but has also raced past the lifetime global total of its predecessor in just 11 days, highlighting its massive pull at the box office.

 Led by Ranveer Singh, the film arrived in cinemas on 19th March following a record-breaking premiere a day earlier. By the end of its first week, it had already amassed Rs 674 crore net in India. After a brief slowdown during the weekdays, collections surged again on the second Friday with Rs 41.75 crore, followed by Rs 62.85 crore on Saturday. It then clocked the biggest second Sunday ever for an Indian film, collecting Rs 68 crore and taking its 11-day domestic tally to Rs 847 crore net (Rs 1012 crore gross), setting a new benchmark for Hindi cinema.

According to trade website Sacnilk, the film’s worldwide gross has now reached approximately Rs 1363.15 crore, including Rs 1013.15 crore from India and Rs 350 crore from overseas markets. Its net domestic total stands at around Rs 847.87 crore across 232,324 shows. With this, it has comfortably surpassed the Rs 1307.35 crore lifetime global earnings of the first Dhurandhar, which had released on December 5 2025.

The film has also delivered a strong performance internationally, opening with 7 million dollars and collecting over 22 million dollars in its first weekend overseas. After a minor dip, the second weekend saw renewed momentum, with nearly 3 million dollars coming in on Sunday alone, pushing the overseas total to around 38 million dollars. With its global tally now well beyond Rs 1360 crore, the film is closing in on the biggest Indian hits of all time and is expected to continue its record-breaking run in the days ahead.

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The incident reportedly occurred when he was hit by a wave and fell into the sea. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. He was seemingly responding while being escorted for emergency treatment. The hospital was located about 10 to12 kilometres from Talsari Beach. The doctors declared him dead around 6.10 pm on Sunday.

His wife, Priyanka Sarkar, shared a statement shortly after the news spread on social media. Opening up about the family processing this grief, she penned, “This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, and allow us the dignity to grieve in peace. Your understanding and support mean more than ever at this time.”

His co-star Diganta Bagchi opened up about the unfortunate incident. Speaking to PTI, he said, “After today’s shoot, he went alone to the water but somehow got entangled in something under the water… The exact circumstances are not clear. Suddenly, people, including crew members, were shouting that Rahul was drowning and we pulled him out of the water. We rushed him to Digha hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opened up about the incident on social media. She wrote, “I am shocked, deeply saddened to hear the news that the distinguished, young, and popular actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee is suddenly no longer among us. I am unable to comprehend what exactly happened. He was one of my favourite actors and a person I truly admired. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones, and countless admirers. Rahul’s sudden passing is an irreparable loss to the Bengali entertainment industry.”

According to the latest reports, Pawan Kalyan starrer, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is heading for an OTT release on April 23, 2026. This digital premiere comes five weeks after the film’s theatrical debut on March 19. Because it features a major superstar and is produced by a reputed production house (Mythri Movie Makers), OTT streaming giant Netflix secured the streaming rights well before the movie hit the big screen. Interestingly, the April 23 date was part of the original distribution plan. The production team initially scheduled the theatrical release for March 26. They later moved the cinema debut up to March 19 to capitalize on the Ugadi holiday. However, Netflix decided not to adjust its internal schedule to match this shift. Consequently, the film will maintain its pre-planned streaming window.

Poor commercial outcome

Upon its theatrical release, Ustaad Bhagat Singh struggled at the box office. According to data from various trade reports, the film faced a steep decline after its opening weekend at the box office. It earned approximately Rs 31.5 crore on its first day but failed to maintain that momentum. By the end of its second week, the domestic net collection stood at roughly Rs 70 crore. The performance is considered a disappointment given the film’s heavy Rs 150 crore budget. Competition from the blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 further squeezed its theatrical presence across the Telugu states. Reports indicate that the film has recovered less than 50% of its total investment so far. Mixed reviews regarding the predictable storyline have also impacted its long-term run.

No new acting assignments

Pawan Kalyan’s office, days after the movie’s release, issued a formal statement regarding his future acting assignments. They clarified that the actor is not currently in talks for any new projects. The team noted that he has no immediate plans to sign new commitments and remains focused on his existing political responsibilities.

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