Following its massive success in India and North America, the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is setting its sights on the Japanese market. With a scheduled release date of July 10, 2025, industry experts are closely watching to see if this Aditya Dhar directorial can set new benchmarks for Indian cinema in the region.
Chasing the 300 Crore Milestone
Dhurandhar concluded its initial international run with a staggering ₹299.35 crore gross. The upcoming Japanese release is expected to easily push the film past the prestigious ₹300 crore mark in overseas earnings, further cementing its status as a global blockbuster.
The Battle for Footfalls
While Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 struggled to gain significant momentum in Japan, expectations for Dhurandhar remain high due to positive global reviews and its high-octane action sequences. The primary challenge, however, lies in beating the opening-day records:
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Surpassing Pushpa 2: Analysts predict Dhurandhar will comfortably outperfom the recent performance of Pushpa 2.
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The RRR Challenge: The ultimate goal is to challenge the historic opening-day footfalls set by S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR, which remains the gold standard for Indian films in Japan.
New Horizons
By expanding into Japan, the makers—including co-star Akshaye Khanna and director Aditya Dhar—are tapping into a growing audience for Indian “masala” and action cinema. Whether the film can translate its domestic hype into a historic Japanese opening will be the key narrative to watch this July.
