Dhurandhar 2 dethrones Baahubali 2 as highest-grossing Indian film in North America, Rana Daggubati says ‘decade later, but still very good’ | Bollywood News
4 min readMumbaiApr 4, 2026 10:23 AM IST As expected, Dhurandhar 2 has shattered several box office records, and continues to push boundaries with its performance. The film has now emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, collecting $22 million within two weeks. In doing so, it has surpassed the nine-year-old record held by SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which had earned $20.8 million. ‘It’s a decade later but still very good’: Rana Daggubati Reacting to this milestone, Rana Daggubati, who played the central antagonist in the two-part Baahubali saga, said he was pleased with the film’s achievement. Speaking to Variety India, he said, “It’s good. It’s a decade later, but it’s still very good. I think we’re all still touching the tip of the iceberg.” He added that Indian films are increasingly connecting with global audiences because of their emotional depth. “There’s been all kinds of cinema that’s going to see a little beauty. I’ll talk about this Malayalam film about nurses who are working in Bombay. Now it’s a story …
