Dhurandhar, the Aditya Dhar-directed espionage thriller led by Ranveer Singh, has reportedly become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, collecting $21 million gross across the US and Canada as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, according to trade sources cited in recent reports.
The Record It Breaks
The $21M figure reportedly surpasses Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which previously held the North America benchmark at $20.7 million (2017).
Who’s in the Film
Alongside Ranveer (reported as undercover agent Hamza Ali Mazari), the film features Akshaye Khanna as gangster Rehman Dakait, with Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in key roles.
Other Box Office Comparisons (as cited in reports)
Coverage also notes that in the US/Canada corridor, Dhurandhar has crossed the reported North America totals of several recent Indian blockbusters, including Kalki 2898 AD ($18.5M), Pathaan ($17.5M), Jawan ($15.6M), and RRR ($15.3M).
The Bigger Picture
Reports put the film’s worldwide gross around ₹1296 crore at the time of writing, with overseas estimated near $32 million.
Viral Pop-Culture Hook
Separately, Akshaye Khanna’s ‘FA9LA’ hook-step as Rehman Dakait has been highlighted in coverage as a viral talking point—feeding sustained online traction for the character.
—By Manoj H