Dhurandhar 2 has created history overseas by shattering long-standing North American box office records. By surpassing the figures set by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the blockbuster has once again underlined the expanding global footprint of Indian cinema. The feat is being hailed as one of the industry’s defining moments in 2026.
Reacting to the milestone, Rana Daggubati said it felt gratifying to witness such a breakthrough nearly a decade later. He described it as a healthy and encouraging sign for the film industry, adding that creators are still only scratching the surface of what Indian cinema can achieve globally.
Rana observed that diverse forms of Indian storytelling are now finding appreciation worldwide. According to him, local stories resonate internationally because they are rooted in strong human emotions and shared experiences. While large-scale spectacles like Baahubali and Dhurandhar will always draw massive audiences, he believes films with an intimate emotional core travel even farther across borders.
He also pointed out how cinema has shaped global awareness, noting that many people are more familiar with American history due to Hollywood films. Rana feels this is the perfect moment for Indian filmmakers to discover the right cinematic language to tell authentic Indian stories and present them compellingly to audiences around the world.
