Dhurandhar: The Revenge" Makes History as Highest-Grossing Indian Film in North America
"Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has made history by becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, surpassing the record previously held by "Baahubali 2." The action-packed Hindi film, produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, earned $22.8 million in its second weekend, with an estimated $4.8 million added through Moviegoers Entertainment. Starring Ranveer Singh as an undercover agent infiltrating the Pakistani criminal underworld, the film maintained its strong performance, earning $1.3 million on Friday, $1.9 million on Saturday, and $1.5 million on Sunday from 987 locations.
The film, which is rated R, continues to perform exceptionally well in Canada, where it holds a 33% share of the total North American box office. With a total of approximately 125 screens in Canada, the film has resonated with the large Indian diaspora in the country. "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" now ranks fourth overall at the North American box office and shows no signs of slowing down.
On the other hand, Amazon MGM Studios' "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling, maintained its position at the top of the North American charts, adding $54.5 million from 4,077 locations. The sci-fi adventure film has now grossed $164.3 million domestically and $300.8 million worldwide, establishing itself as a successful release for Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film has also performed well on Imax screens, contributing significantly to its overall box office success.
In second place at the box office was Disney/Pixar's "Hoppers," which earned $12.2 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $138.6 million. Warner Bros' action comedy "They Will Kill You" debuted to a disappointing $5 million from 2,778 locations, landing in third place. Universal's romance film "Reminders Of Him" rounded out the top five with $4.7 million in its third weekend, bringing its total to $41.1 million.
IFC's "Forbidden Fruits," a recent SXSW world premiere about a secret coven at a shopping mall, opened in tenth place with $1.2 million from 1,525 locations. Overall, the North American box office saw a total of $96.9 million in revenue, marking an 18% increase from the previous weekend. Year-to-date box office earnings now stand at $1.75 billion, tracking 23% ahead of the same period in 2025.
In conclusion, "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has made a significant impact on the North American box office, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in the region. With strong performances from other films like "Project Hail Mary" and "Hoppers," the box office continues to show resilience and growth, setting a positive tone for the industry in the coming months.