Indian film ‘Dhurandhar’ fails to draw Audiences in Japan

TOKYO: Indian film ” Dhurandhar,” starring Ranveer Singh, has reportedly struggled at the Japanese box office despite grossing an estimated 30 billion Indian rupees (3,000 crore) worldwide.

The film was released in Japan on July 10 across 80 locations, but attracted only about 900 moviegoers on its opening day, according to local box office reports, indicating a weak response from Japanese audiences.

The disappointing debut stands in contrast to the strong performance of several previous Indian films in Japan. Movies such as “3 Idiots,” “English Vinglish,” “RRR,” and “Baahubali” enjoyed widespread popularity and strong theatrical runs in the country.

Among them, “RRR” holds the record for the biggest opening-day attendance by an Indian film in Japan, drawing approximately 8,230 viewers on its first day.

Despite its global commercial success, “Dhurandhar ” has failed to secure a place among the top 10 highest-performing Indian films released in Japan, reflecting the different preferences of Japanese moviegoers.