Beyond its massive domestic success, this film is making history in North America as well.
It has already crossed the $10 million mark in just three days, which is a first for an Indian film in the opening weekend.
Industry experts are noting that Dhurandhar 2 is setting new benchmarks for box office performance for upcoming Indian films.
The most significant upcoming release on this list is Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli's Varanasi.
Rajamouli is widely considered an iconic filmmaker, known for breaking records at the box office.
Now, he faces a tough challenge with Dhurandhar 2 at the North American box office.
It is extremely difficult for any Indian film to reach the $10 million mark in the first three days, and Dhurandhar 2 has successfully achieved this.
Naturally, industry insiders are looking forward to Rajamouli potentially breaking this record with Varanasi.
On paper, it will be challenging for Varanasi to match these numbers, especially as Dhurandhar 2 is a sequel which had an advantage.
However, Rajamouli should not be underestimated as Varanasi is his next major project following the epic RRR, which set Indian cinema history with its Oscar win. Varanasi will be heavily promoted as the next film from an Oscar-winning director, which is expected to enhance its popularity.
Moreover, Rajamouli has a proven track record in marketing, as seen in multiple instances.
The global audience, especially in the West, was captivated by the interval fight scene in RRR after its Netflix release. This legacy and reputation of Rajamouli will greatly contribute to the North American success of Varanasi.
Regardless of the reasons, it is truly remarkable to witness Indian cinema reaching such great heights on a global scale.
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