Dhurandhar has found its first big win in Japan, and it is the kind of early reception that instantly gets attention across the film trade. The Ranveer Singh-led action thriller has debuted at No. 2 on Filmarks‘ Audience Satisfaction Rankings, a notable start on one of Japan’s most-watched review platforms for films, dramas, and anime.
That matters because Filmarks is often seen as an early pulse check for audience response in Japan. Its first-day rankings are driven by average viewer ratings, which makes a strong debut especially significant for films opening in a foreign market. For Dhurandhar, the placement suggests the film has connected quickly with Japanese audiences who turned up for its opening-day shows.
A Strong First-Day Signal In Japan
The update gains weight because Dhurandhar has already built a sizeable international profile since its original release in December 2025. Now, with its Japan theatrical rollout beginning on July 10, 2026, the film has added another encouraging chapter to its overseas run.
The social media post announcing the milestone described Filmarks as “Japan’s leading platform for movie, drama and anime reviews,” adding that it is “widely regarded as an early barometer of audience sentiment.” The post further noted, “Its first-day rankings are based on average viewer ratings, making them a strong indicator of how well a film has connected with its earliest audiences.”
That same note summed up the response to the film by saying, “Dhurandhar has been praised for its compelling performances, pulsating music and edge-of-the-seat storytelling.” It also highlighted the wider significance of the result, stating, “Japan has time and again embraced Indian cinema, and Dhurandhar appears to have struck a chord with audiences there as well. Debuting at No. 2 on Filmarks’ Audience Satisfaction Rankings underscores the film’s strong appeal, resonating with Japanese viewers.”
For a film entering a market with a distinct viewing culture and a long memory for Indian spectacle-driven storytelling, that kind of word-of-mouth start is valuable.
What Dhurandhar Brings To The Table
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a Hindi-language spy action thriller produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor.
Released in 2025 as the first part of a duology, the film follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent as he infiltrates Karachi’s criminal syndicates and political power structures to dismantle a terror network targeting India. The premise is mounted as a large-scale espionage drama, with action, political intrigue, and emotional stakes driving the narrative.
Its No. 2 Filmarks debut does not just reflect curiosity around an Indian blockbuster. It signals that Dhurandhar has managed to land with impact in a market that has repeatedly shown enthusiasm for Indian cinema when the storytelling clicks.
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