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Aamir Khan’s 2016 film Dangal became the highest-grossing Indian film after its overseas release in China and Hong Kong. It’s been almost nine years, and no other film has been able to break this record yet. However, marketer Varun Gupta of Dhurandhar 2 and Varanasi believes this is about to change. According to him, Dangal’s reign at the top is about to end.
Three upcoming films will end the reign of Dangal
In an interview with Hindustan Times, the popular marketer said that the three upcoming films have the potential to break Dangal’s records. When Varun Gupta was asked whether Dhurandhar 2 could surpass the collections of Varanasi or Ramayana Dangal, he replied, “Today we are talking in February 2026. We can talk again after 16 months, and we will definitely have crossed it. All three films you mentioned – Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana Part One and Varanasi – they all have very clear potential. Is.”
box office record of dangal
- Aamir Khan’s sports drama Dangal was released in China and Hong Kong in 2017. After release, the film earned Rs 600 crore from these two countries.
- Due to which its collection in the neighboring country became Rs 1305.29 crore.
- With this, the worldwide collection of Dangal increased to Rs 2070.3 crore.
- At the same time, the film earned Rs 387.38 crore in India.
- In the last few years, films like Bahubali 2 and Pushpa 2 came close to this figure, but could not surpass Dangal.
About Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana and Varanasi
Let us tell you that directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is now one of the much awaited films of 2026. Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. The first part of this film starring Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun was released in 2025 and it became the highest grossing film of that year. According to reports, this spy action drama made over Rs 1300 crore worldwide, and marketers believe that the sequel could do even better. Dhurandhar 2 will release in theaters on March 19.
Whereas Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Yash and Sai Pallavi. Fans are very excited about this film also. The first part of this film will be released on Diwali 2026, and the second part will be released on Diwali 2027. Furthermore, S.S. Rajamouli’s much awaited film Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. This film is going to be released in theaters on April 7, 2027.