The Indian film industry is witnessing a “Dhurandhar” storm at the box office. Aditya Dhar’s highly anticipated sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has set the cash registers ringing even before its official release. In a historic feat for a Bollywood premiere, the film has already collected over ₹18 crore in advance bookings for its paid previews.
A Record-Breaking Start
The momentum for the film reached a fever pitch following the release of its high-octane trailer on March 7. Within just 24 hours of opening the ticket windows, the film sold over 1.2 lakh tickets, grossing nearly ₹10 crore. As of today, that number has climbed to ₹18.11 crore, including roughly ₹6 crore from block bookings.
With these figures, Dhurandhar 2 has officially surpassed the previous record held by the 2024 horror-comedy Stree 2, which earned approximately ₹10 crore from its advance preview sales. Trade analysts are now predicting that the film could easily cross the ₹25 crore mark from paid previews alone before the first show even begins.
The Ranveer Singh Factor
Starring Ranveer Singh as the undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, the film serves as a direct sequel to the 2025 hit.
Fans are clearly eager to see the continuation of the spy saga, which features a powerhouse supporting cast including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal.
The Hindi version remains the primary driver of these massive numbers, accounting for nearly ₹12 crore of the total collection. However, the film’s pan-India strategy is also paying off, with significant interest shown in the Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions.
Strategic Release Window
The film’s box office prospects have been further bolstered by a clear release window. Originally set to clash with the Kannada film Toxic, Dhurandhar 2 now enjoys a solo run after the Yash-starrer was postponed.
The makers have also capitalized on the festive season, timing the release to coincide with Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi, ensuring a massive turnout across various states.
What’s Next?
As the countdown to the premiere continues, industry experts like Taran Adarsh have noted that the film is selling tickets at an astonishing rate of 7,500 to 10,000 per hour on platforms like BookMyShow. If this trend holds, Dhurandhar 2 is not just looking at a big opening—it’s looking at a permanent spot in the history books of Indian cinema.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge will hold paid previews on Wednesday, March 18, followed by a full-scale worldwide theatrical release on Thursday, March 19, 2026. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
