The upcoming Bollywood action spectacle Dhurandhar: The Revenge is generating huge excitement ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is already showing strong advance booking trends, sparking discussions among trade analysts about whether it can enter the list of the all-time top five Hindi advance booking grossers.
The film is a sequel to Dhurandhar, which was a major box office success. With high expectations riding on the sequel, the current advance sales suggest that the film could become one of the biggest openers in Hindi cinema.
Advance Booking Crosses Strong Early Milestone
As of March 14 at 9:00 PM, with several days still remaining before its premiere, Dhurandhar 2 has already recorded ₹11.65 crore in advance booking gross, including blocked seats.
Historically, large-scale action films see the biggest surge in ticket sales during the final 48 to 72 hours before release. With additional early morning shows being added in several cities, the booking momentum is expected to accelerate significantly as the release date approaches.
Can Dhurandhar 2 Enter the All-Time Top 5?
To secure a place in the elite list of highest Hindi advance bookings, the film must first surpass the benchmark set by Animal, which recorded ₹29.25 crore in opening day advance sales.
Currently, the list of all-time highest Hindi advance bookings is dominated by blockbuster event films and pan-India hits.
All-Time Highest Hindi Advance Booking Gross (Opening Day)
| Movie | Advance Collection |
|---|---|
| KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹40.65 Cr |
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹37.53 Cr |
| Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹37.30 Cr |
| Jawan | ₹37.24 Cr |
| Animal | ₹29.25 Cr |
Among these, KGF: Chapter 2 remains the only film to cross the ₹40 crore mark in Hindi advance bookings.
Massive Release and Premium Format Demand
The film is set for a massive nationwide release across more than 9,500 shows, indicating a huge theatrical rollout. Premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX are witnessing strong demand, which could significantly boost the final advance booking figures.
Key markets like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and other major metropolitan regions are expected to play a crucial role in determining whether the film can break into the top five.
Final Countdown Before Release
With the final countdown underway, Dhurandhar: The Revenge appears to be building unstoppable momentum at the ticket windows. If the current pace continues during the crucial last few days before release, the film could challenge the benchmarks set by blockbuster titles like Jawan and Pushpa 2.
Trade experts are now closely watching the booking trend, as Dhurandhar 2 moves toward what could become one of the most impressive advance booking performances in the history of Hindi cinema.
