Dhurandhar: The Revenge Leads DPIFF’s Top Box Office List

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has emerged as the highest-grossing title in a box-office snapshot shared by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, with reported collections of ₹1,813 crore. The list places Jailer 2 at ₹766 crore and Drishyam 3 at ₹565 crore, while Hanuman Ansh and Border 2 complete the top five with ₹451 crore and ₹450 crore respectively.

Shared by DPIFF on Instagram, the ranking presents a striking picture of the films that have commanded the largest audience attention during the year. It also underlines the continuing importance of scale, recognisable stars, established franchises and theatrical reach in shaping the Indian box-office conversation.

A year led by large-scale theatrical cinema

The figures in the DPIFF post place Dhurandhar: The Revenge well ahead of the other titles in the list. Its reported ₹1,813 crore total is more than twice the figure attributed to Jailer 2, the second-ranked film. That gap makes the result notable not only as a ranking but also as an indication of how strongly a major event film can separate itself from the wider market.

At the same time, the presence of five substantially different titles is significant. The list includes action-driven spectacle, franchise cinema, thriller-led storytelling and films built around established national or regional audience bases. Together, the titles suggest that commercial success is not being driven by one single formula.

What the ranking says about audience reach

Modern Indian theatrical performance is shaped by more than opening-day visibility. Films aiming for very high totals generally need sustained interest across multiple weeks, strong audience awareness and distribution that extends beyond a single language or territory. Star power may generate the first wave of attention, but repeat viewing, family audiences and broader accessibility can determine how far a film ultimately travels.

The titles listed by DPIFF also reflect the commercial value of familiar intellectual property. Sequels such as Jailer 2, Drishyam 3 and Border 2 arrive with an existing audience relationship. That familiarity can make a film easier to market, while also creating expectations around scale, storytelling and continuity.

For readers following the wider Indian cinema landscape through DPIFF, the list offers a useful snapshot of the connection between theatrical ambition and audience response. It is a reminder that box-office success remains an important measure of cultural reach, even as streaming platforms and digital distribution continue to expand.

How to read the reported figures

Box-office totals can vary depending on the source and the method used to calculate them. A published figure may refer to worldwide gross, domestic gross, or a total compiled across different markets; currency conversion, reporting cut-off dates and revisions can also affect comparisons.

The DPIFF Instagram post does not specify a territory, collection methodology or reporting period beyond describing the figures as a snapshot of the year’s leading performers. The numbers should therefore be read as the ranking presented in the post rather than as an independently audited industry table. Readers seeking broader market context can also consult specialist resources such as Box Office India and Ormax Media, while IMDb provides general film information and credits.

Why theatrical scale still matters

A high box-office total represents more than ticket sales. It can influence the commercial value of stars, the confidence of distributors, the scale of future productions and the willingness of studios to invest in theatrical releases. Strong results can also reinforce the idea that audiences will continue to visit cinemas for films that offer an experience they consider larger, more communal or more immersive than home viewing.

That does not mean every successful film must be an action spectacle. The inclusion of Drishyam 3 among the leading titles points to the strength of story-driven franchise cinema, while the performance of the other entries indicates the importance of emotional familiarity, cultural recognition and audience trust. The broader lesson is that theatrical demand can come from different genres when a film connects clearly with its intended viewers.

DPIFF’s Instagram reference

View the original DPIFF Instagram post featuring the year’s reported top box-office performers.

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About Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival is an Indian film and entertainment platform named after Dadasaheb Phalke, widely regarded as a pioneer of Indian cinema. Through its editorial work and festival-related initiatives, DPIFF recognises the contribution of artists, filmmakers and professionals across the screen industries. Its coverage spans cinema, entertainment, achievements and developments that shape the viewing experience for audiences.

The box-office list shared by DPIFF offers a concise record of the year’s biggest reported theatrical performers while also opening a wider conversation about franchises, spectacle and the evolving relationship between Indian films and cinema audiences.