Ranveer Singh’s much-anticipated action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge is gearing up for a massive theatrical debut in India. The film is scheduled to release on March 19, with paid preview shows starting on March 18, and early trade trends suggest it could deliver the biggest opening of the year.
Thanks to exceptional pre-release buzz and strong advance bookings, the film is expected to register record-breaking collections even before its official opening day.
Sequel Riding On The Success Of The First Film
The first installment, Dhurandhar, released in December 2025 and turned out to be a massive commercial success. The film performed extraordinarily well at the box office and received strong appreciation from both critics and audiences.
Its theatrical run was historic, earning close to ₹900 crore net in India, while its digital release also attracted significant viewership. Because of that success, expectations for the sequel are extremely high.
Solo Release Gives Dhurandhar 2 A Major Advantage
Another major factor working in favor of the film is the postponement of Toxic, which means Dhurandhar 2 will enjoy a solo release at the box office.
In addition, exhibitors and the makers have reportedly adopted a premium ticket pricing strategy, with ticket rates set higher than usual. Combined with strong audience excitement, these factors put the film in a powerful position for a massive start.
Trade estimates suggest that including paid previews, the film could aim for a huge opening around the ₹100 crore mark in India.
Ready To Beat The Raja Saab’s Opening Record
Currently, the biggest opening of 2026 in India belongs to The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas. The film set the benchmark with an opening day collection of ₹62.9 crore.
However, early predictions indicate that Dhurandhar 2 could comfortably surpass that number and claim the biggest opening of the year.
Could Become The First Century Opener For Bollywood
If the current advance booking momentum continues, the Ranveer Singh starrer could even achieve something unprecedented — a ₹100 crore opening day in India for a Bollywood film.
While the exact numbers will become clearer once full advance bookings for opening day begin, trade analysts believe the film is on track to dominate the box office when it hits theaters.
With massive buzz, strong advance sales, and a solo release window, Dhurandhar: The Revenge appears ready to deliver one of the biggest openings in recent Indian cinema history.
