Here’s a bold prediction: the battle between two highly anticipated Indian films is heating up, but the outcome might surprise you. While Yash’s ‘Toxic’ has been dominating domestic conversations, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is quietly stealing the show in North America—and this is where it gets intriguing.
‘Dhurandhar 2’, the much-awaited sequel starring Ranveer Singh, is riding high on the success of its predecessor, but its clash with Yash’s ‘Toxic’ has everyone wondering which film will come out on top. Domestically, ‘Toxic’ has been the talk of the town, but the story takes a fascinating turn when you look at the North American market. And this is the part most people miss: while ‘Toxic’ is a Kannada period gangster drama directed by Geetu Mohandas, its overseas reach is still growing, whereas ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is already making waves in the U.S.
According to Venky Box Office, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has secured advance bookings worth 33.7K USD, with a staggering 159% surge in sales over the past 24 hours. With over 1.9K tickets sold across 151 U.S. locations and 17 days left until its premiere, the film is on track for blockbuster-level pre-sales. Its star-studded cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan, is undoubtedly fueling its momentum. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can ‘Dhurandhar 2’ sustain this pace despite competing with ‘Toxic’? Only time will tell.
On the flip side, ‘Toxic’ has registered modest pre-sales of 3.6K USD from 81 U.S. locations, with approximately 189 tickets sold so far. While Yash’s return after the massive success of ‘KGF Chapter 2’ is expected to boost its overseas performance, Kannada films still face an uphill battle in establishing a consistent international presence. Here’s a thought-provoking question: Could ‘Toxic’ close the gap in the remaining 17 days, or will ‘Dhurandhar 2’ continue to dominate the North American market?
As of now, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is clearly leading the race, with advance sales crossing the 100K USD mark after earning 67,112 USD from 3,932 ticket sales. Domestically, however, ‘Toxic’ may still reign supreme, especially in the south, where it’s securing more screens. For instance, in Kerala, ‘Toxic’ has double the number of screens compared to ‘Dhurandhar 2’. But here’s the real question for you: Which film do you think will ultimately win this box office battle, and why? Let’s spark a debate in the comments!
