The much-awaited sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is generating massive buzz ahead of its theatrical release. The film has already crossed ₹56 crore in worldwide advance bookings for its opening weekend, signaling an explosive start at the global box office.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action-packed sequel is scheduled to release in cinemas on March 19, while special paid preview shows will take place on March 18.
Strong Preview Sales in India
Early booking trends suggest that the film is headed for a powerful opening in India. According to industry tracking platform Sacnilk, the film has already sold over four lakh tickets in India for its preview shows.
Current booking data indicates:
- 356,817 tickets sold across India
- 8,371 preview shows scheduled
- ₹19.01 crore preview collections so far
When blocked seats are included, the total preview collection increases to approximately ₹24.2 crore.
The Hindi 2D version has contributed the most to these numbers, generating around ₹18.51 crore in advance sales with an average ticket price of nearly ₹414.
Bollywood Preview Record Broken
With these impressive booking figures, the film has already surpassed the preview record of Stree 2, making it the highest Bollywood film in terms of paid preview collections.
However, the film still needs to surpass the all-India preview record currently held by They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan.
Trade analysts believe the current trend indicates that the record could also be challenged in the coming days.
Overseas Advance Booking Also Strong
The film is witnessing equally strong demand in international markets. Overseas advance bookings for the opening weekend are estimated to be around ₹35 crore.
Out of this total, North America alone has contributed nearly ₹27 crore, highlighting the massive interest among overseas audiences.
When combined with domestic bookings, the film’s global advance booking has crossed ₹56 crore, a number significantly higher than what the first film achieved before release.
Massive Opening Day Expectations
Trade experts are predicting a huge worldwide opening for the film. Early projections suggest that Dhurandhar: The Revenge could target a ₹200 crore global opening day, including preview collections.
The expectations include:
- India Day 1: Around ₹100 crore
- India including previews: Around ₹150 crore
- Overseas Day 1: Around ₹50 crore
If these projections turn out to be accurate, the film could become the first Bollywood movie to cross ₹200 crore worldwide on its opening day.
About Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Apart from Ranveer Singh, the film features a powerful ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.
In the sequel, Ranveer Singh returns as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari, with the story exploring his past and the events that pushed him into the world of undercover intelligence and cross-border espionage operations.
With record-breaking advance bookings and strong global demand, the film is now heading toward what could be one of the biggest openings in Bollywood history.
FAQs
How much advance booking has Dhurandhar 2 achieved worldwide?
The film has crossed ₹56 crore in worldwide advance booking ahead of its release.
How many tickets have been sold for preview shows in India?
More than four lakh tickets have been sold for preview screenings.
Which Bollywood preview record has Dhurandhar 2 broken?
The film has surpassed the paid preview record previously held by Stree 2.
When will Dhurandhar: The Revenge release?
The movie will release worldwide on March 19, with paid previews on March 18.
What opening day collection is expected for the film?
Trade estimates suggest the film could target ₹200 crore worldwide on its opening day, including preview collections.
