For nearly a decade, Aamir Khan’s Dangal has stood as an immovable titan at the Indian box office. Despite numerous blockbusters attempting to scale its heights, its global record remained untouched. However, the storm of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 has finally shaken the charts, emerging as the film that has come the closest in history to toppling the 2016 masterpiece.

While it has successfully surged past modern giants like Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2, the question remains: exactly how close did it get to the "Dangal" throne?

Domestic Dominance: Dhurandhar 2 in India

Ranveer Singh’s latest venture has displayed incredible longevity in the Indian market. Even on its 53rd day, the film continues to draw audiences, pulling in a net collection of ₹1.10 crore.

• Total Gross (India): The film’s cumulative domestic gross has reached a staggering ₹1368.10 crore, a figure rarely seen in the history of Indian cinema.

The Global Footprint: Worldwide Collections

The international resonance of Dhurandhar 2 has been a key driver in its race toward the top. While daily overseas earnings have slowed down to approximately ₹500,000, the overall numbers are monumental.

• Overseas Total: According to SACNILK, the film has amassed ₹426.55 crore abroad.

• Worldwide Gross: Combining domestic and international power, the film’s total global collection currently stands at ₹1,794.65 crore.

The Dangal Benchmark: What is the Gap?

Despite the "Dhurandhar" wave, Dangal remains the undisputed king, largely thanks to its unprecedented run in China, which propelled its lifetime earnings to ₹2070 crore.

The Box Office Face-off:

The Verdict: A Historic Second Place

With a gap of ₹275.35 crore still remaining, it appears Dhurandhar 2 has reached its ceiling. While it has officially become the highest-earning film for Ranveer Singh and the second-highest Indian film globally, the "Dangal" milestone remains out of reach.

While it failed to bridge the final gap to Aamir Khan’s record, its performance has rewritten the rules of the box office, proving that with the right content, Bollywood can still aim for the ₹2000-crore stratosphere.