Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar The Revenge has emerged as a streaming phenomenon on JioHotstar, turning its digital debut into a nationwide entertainment event. Within its opening weekend, the film reached an impressive 50 million viewers, extending its audience footprint to nearly 5x its theatrical opening weekend reach.
A Streaming Blockbuster
The film’s exceptional performance reinforces JioHotstar’s ability to drive massive engagement across languages and markets. Streaming in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Dhurandhar The Revenge resonated with audiences across the country, reinforcing the scale and travelability of premium Indian storytelling.
From metros to smaller towns, the spy thriller dominated conversations, watchlists and viewing charts, extending its cultural impact well beyond its theatrical run. The film’s success demonstrates the growing power of OTT platforms to reach audiences at an unprecedented scale.
Connected TV Drives Viewing
Notably, 60% of the film’s total watch-time came from Connected TV devices, highlighting strong co-viewing behaviour and the growing preference for large-screen entertainment experiences on streaming platforms. This trend indicates that premium content is increasingly becoming a shared, family-oriented viewing experience in Indian households.
Speaking on the success of the film’s debut on streaming, Alok Jain, Head, Hindi and English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV and Studios), JioStar, said, “The response to Dhurandhar The Revenge has been nothing short of extraordinary. Reaching 50 million viewers within its opening weekend underscores JioHotstar’s unparalleled ability to connect blockbuster content with audiences at massive scale.”
He added, “The fact that 60% of viewing came from Connected TV devices further reinforces how premium entertainment is increasingly becoming a shared, large-screen experience in households across the country. The success of the film, coupled with the RAW & Undekha experience, demonstrates the growing appetite for immersive, event-led entertainment on streaming.”
Immersive Digital Premiere Experience
Fueling this momentum was a highly immersive grand digital premiere experience that transformed the release into a must-watch event. Fans were treated to exclusive access through the film’s RAW & Undekha version, alongside a specially curated 30-minute pre-show packed with candid cast moments, untold stories, and behind-the-scenes insights.
The result was a viewing experience that extended far beyond the film itself, driving deeper engagement and repeat viewing among audiences. This innovative approach to digital premieres sets a new benchmark for how blockbuster films can be presented on streaming platforms.
Franchise Success Continues
The first Dhurandhar film had witnessed over 32 million video views in the first three days of its release on the platform. Together, the success of the two films on JioHotstar reflects the scale of the streaming platform and its ability to create shared cultural moments that resonate with audiences across the country.
The strong Connected TV contribution and sustained audience engagement further highlight how blockbuster films are increasingly driving appointment viewing and co-viewing behaviour on streaming platforms, transforming OTT releases into major entertainment events.
With Dhurandhar The Revenge setting new viewership records, the franchise has firmly established itself as one of India’s most successful spy thriller series across both theatrical and digital platforms.
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