📌 Key Points
- Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh topped the US box office on March 19.
- Ricky Kej praised Ranveer Singh as a ‘global superstar’ after the film’s success.
- Kej subtly critiqued Deepika Padukone’s role in Pathaan, referencing the superstar debate.
- Dhurandhar 2 earned $3,942,000 in the US, surpassing Hollywood films like Hoppers.
Ranveer Singh is being celebrated as a global superstar following the smashing success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ at the US box office. Musician Ricky Kej lauded Singh, subtly comparing his success to Deepika Padukone’s role in ‘Pathaan’.
Dhurandhar 2 Dominates US Box Office
Aditya Dhar ’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge had a massive opening in the US when it released on March 19. The film topped the US box office on that day and beat Hollywood films to take the top spot. Musician Ricky Kej took to social media to praise the director and certify Ranveer Singh as the new ‘global superstar’. He also took a dig at Deepika Padukone ‘s role in Pathaan.
He also remarked how, at a time when many believed that the superstar era had ended, Ranveer proved otherwise with the Dhurandhar films. Ricky wrote, “Everyone said that the Super-Star era has ended. Now we have a new certified global Super-Star: @RanveerOfficial. And he deserves every bit of this success.”
Ricky Kej’s Praise for Ranveer Sparks Debate
When an X user commented, “Hitting #1 at the US Box Office isn’t just about revenue it’s a massive shift in India’s soft power export. We were told for years that our rooted stories won’t work globally. Aditya Dhar just proved that authenticity scales better than anything else! What a historic milestone,” he replied, “Absolutely.”
Dhurandhar 2 collected $3,942,000 from 987 theatres in the US, while Hoppers, in second place, brought in $2,994,090 from 4,000 theatres, according to Box Office Mojo. Reminders of Him takes third place with a $1,430,570 collection from 3402 theatres. GOAT and Scream 7 take fourth and fifth place with $723,178 and $711,391 collections, respectively.
Comparisons to Deepika Padukone’s Role in Pathaan
Project Hail Mary took Dhurandhar 2’s position on March 20, with its $33,116,548 haul from 4007 theatres as the Bollywood film fell to fourth place. Hoppers and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come took the second and third positions.
For the unversed, Ranveer’s wife, Deepika, played ISI agent Rubina Mohsin in the 2023 hit Pathaan. Since Dhurandhar’s release last year, the internet has drawn comparisons between the YRF spy films Ek Tha Tiger, Pathaan and War with the Aditya Dhar films.
Dhurandhar 2’s unexpected success in the US market signals a potential shift in the global appeal of Bollywood films. Ranveer Singh’s performance is being lauded, prompting fresh discussions about the dynamics of stardom.
