The world television premiere of Jio Studios and B62 Studios’ Dhurandhar on Star Gold, Star Gold 2, and Colors Cineplex set a new benchmark, reaching over 53 million viewers and reinforcing television’s scale as a platform for blockbuster entertainment. According to the channel, the premiere also delivered the highest reach for a world television premiere in the last five years.
The film’s reach, achieved within a span of ~4 hours, was 1.4x higher than its cumulative theatrical footfall generated over a three-month cinema run, demonstrating the extraordinary scale television continues to deliver for India’s biggest blockbusters.
Speaking on the film’s television success, Alok Jain, Head – Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, said, “The phenomenal response to Dhurandhar’s world television premiere underscores the enduring power of great storytelling. Reaching over 53 million viewers is a remarkable milestone and reflects the scale and strength of our network. The film is a strong example of how audiences today engage with content across multiple screens, with each viewing experience extending its reach and impact.
“As the biggest Hindi film premiere on Indian television in 2026, we are proud to have brought Dhurandhar to millions of homes and remain committed to delivering compelling stories wherever audiences choose to watch them,” Jain said.
Dhurandhar attracted a marquee advertiser line-up that reflects the confidence brands place in JioStar’s movie network’s ability to deliver scale and engagement.
The world television premiere attracted 8 marquee sponsors with Thums Up (Coca-Cola India) as co-presenting sponsor and Sting (PepsiCo) and Wonder Cement as co-powered sponsors, Google Search joined as Special Partner, and Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Surf Excel (HUL), Cadbury Dairy Milk (Mondelez), and Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water (Pernod Ricard) rounding out the associate sponsor roster.
Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, the film is written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
