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Box Office Phenomenon: Sequel Shatters Records to Cross Rs 600 Crore Worldwide in Just Eight Days

The high-octane action sequel has surpassed its predecessor's lifetime earnings, amassing an astonishing Rs 606 crore globally within eight days of release.

Gaurav Sen
By Gaurav Sen
Senior Editorial Director & Lead Geopolitical Analyst
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In an unprecedented theatrical run, the highly anticipated sequel has shattered box office benchmarks globally, surging past the lifetime collection of its original predecessor in merely eight days. Worldwide gross earnings have officially crossed the coveted Rs 606 crore milestone, cementing its position as one of the fastest commercial blockbusters in modern cinematic history.

Industry tracking figures indicate that the action-packed spectacle experienced a meteoric rise across both domestic and international markets, driven by packed weekend screenings and exceptional weekday occupancy levels.

Unprecedented Box Office Velocity

The trajectory of the production has set a new high-water mark for franchise cinema. The original 2023 release concluded its successful theatrical lifespan near the Rs 605 crore mark after several weeks in theatres. By contrast, the follow-up installment eclipsed that exact milestone in just over a week, demonstrating an aggressive expansion in audience reach and overseas distribution.

Trade analysts attribute this unprecedented velocity to several converging factors:

* Massive Screen Count: The film secured a multi-territory rollout across North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and premier domestic circuits. * Sustained Weekday Hold: Beyond its explosive opening weekend, daily domestic collections consistently trended in the double digits, reflecting high repeat viewership. * Format Versatility: Strong performance across premium large formats (PLF) and IMAX screenings yielded substantially elevated average ticket prices.

Global Dominance and Overseas Performance

International circuits contributed significantly to the Rs 606 crore haul. Key territories such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia reported record-breaking figures for an Indian theatrical production in 2024–2025. In the Gulf region alone, the release dominated local theatrical charts, outperforming concurrent Hollywood releases.

Domestic circuits across South India anchored the total earnings, with additional momentum emerging from dubbed versions across northern markets, underscoring the expanding pan-Indian footprint of celebrated regional directors and superstar ensembles.

What Lies Ahead

With no major tentpole releases scheduled to contest its screen count over the coming fortnight, commercial forecasters project that the sequel will comfortably breach the Rs 750 crore threshold. Exhibitors across multiple states have already reallocated additional late-night and early-morning showtimes to satisfy persistent consumer demand.

As the production heads into its second full weekend, all eyes remain focused on whether it can maintain its historic pace and contend for the all-time top tier of Indian box office grossers.

Gaurav Sen

About Gaurav Sen

Senior Editorial Director & Lead Geopolitical Analyst

Senior Editorial Director and investigative correspondent covering national affairs, international relations, defense, and economic policy for Live News 365.

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