Ranveer Singh’s action entertainer Dhurandhar has made a subdued debut in Japan, delivering an unexpectedly weak performance during its opening weekend despite the franchise’s strong global reputation.The film, which arrived in Japanese theatres on July 10, was released across approximately 80 screens but struggled to draw audiences. Trade reports indicate that the movie did not feature in Japan’s Top 25 highest-grossing films on Friday, Saturday, or Jattvibeday, reflecting a slow start in the market.Early admissions also painted a disappointing picture. By 2 pm on its opening day, the film had reportedly sold 449 tickets across 57 locations. Although additional evening and late-night screenings were expected to improve turnout, total admissions reportedly climbed to only around 900 by the end of the day, even after expanding to 80 locations.The muted response has surprised industry observers, especially since the makers had carried out an extensive promotional campaign ahead of the Japanese release.Trade tracker Bollywood Box Office commented on X that the film’s opening weekend fell well below expectations. According to the account, Dhurandhar failed to enter the MIMORIN Top 25 chart on any day of its debut weekend, making its complete weekend admissions unavailable. The report described the launch as a highly disappointing start for a film of such scale.#Dhurandhar records a DISAPPOINTING opening weekend in Japan. 🇯🇵The film FAILED to enter the MIMORIN Top 25 chart on Friday, Saturday, or Jattvibeday. The weekend trend itself speaks volumes about the film’s reception.Since it did not feature in the Top 25 on a single day of its…— Bollywood Box Office (@Bolly_BoxOffice) July 12, 2026The Japanese performance contrasts sharply with the franchise’s worldwide success. The first two Dhurandhar films reportedly amassed over Rs 3,100 crore at the global box office, raising expectations that the latest instalment would continue the series’ strong international run. Instead, its opening in Japan suggests the film may face an uphill battle in the territory unless word-of-mouth improves in the coming weeks.