The highly anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is already creating massive excitement at the box office even before its official release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel has recorded extraordinary advance bookings worldwide.

Four days before its theatrical release on March 19, the film has reportedly crossed ₹120 crore in global advance ticket sales, reflecting the immense anticipation surrounding the action-packed sequel. The film is scheduled to release during a festive window coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa, which could further boost its opening weekend performance.

Strong Advance Booking Performance in India

Opening Day Ticket Sales Gain Momentum

The domestic box office performance of Dhurandhar 2 has already surpassed expectations. According to industry tracking data, the film has crossed ₹60 crore in advance bookings within India alone ahead of its release.

On Sunday, the film sold approximately 1.5 lakh tickets for its opening day, matching the number of tickets sold during the first 24 hours after advance bookings opened on Saturday.

These additional ticket sales contributed roughly ₹7 crore to the film’s domestic advance collection. When excluding block bookings valued at around ₹8 crore, the total amount from standard advance ticket sales stands at approximately ₹14.42 crore.

Language-Wise Advance Booking Breakdown

Hindi Version Dominates Ticket Sales

The majority of advance bookings have come from the film’s Hindi version, which continues to lead ticket sales across the country.

According to estimates from Sacnilk, the Hindi version alone sold approximately 2.82 lakh tickets, generating ₹13.70 crore in advance bookings.

Premium screening formats also contributed to the sales:

• IMAX format sold around 4,943 tickets, generating nearly ₹41.97 lakh.

• Dolby Cinema format recorded 243 ticket sales, amounting to approximately ₹1.74 lakh.

Advance Booking Performance in Regional Markets

Dubbed Versions Expand the Film’s Reach

Unlike the first installment, which was released only in Hindi, Dhurandhar 2 will be released in multiple dubbed South Indian languages, expanding its reach across regional markets.

The Telugu dubbed version has recorded significant interest, selling approximately 13,429 tickets, generating ₹17.84 lakh.

The Tamil version follows next with around 7,674 tickets sold, generating roughly ₹10.46 lakh.

The Malayalam and Kannada versions have recorded smaller numbers so far, with around 210 tickets sold in Malayalam and nine tickets in Kannada for the opening day.

Overall, the film has already sold more than 3.08 lakh tickets for its opening day across all languages.

Competition in Regional Markets

Box Office Clash in Telugu States

In the Telugu-speaking regions, Dhurandhar 2 is expected to face competition from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar and starring Pawan Kalyan, who currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana.

Both films are scheduled to release on the same day, which may influence box office performance in southern markets.

Paid Preview Shows Record Massive Response

Tickets for March 18 Previews Selling Rapidly

Advance booking for the paid preview shows of Dhurandhar 2 began approximately nine days ago alongside the release of the film’s trailer.

These preview screenings will take place on March 18, a day before the official release.

So far, the film has sold approximately 6.86 lakh tickets for preview shows, generating ₹32.36 crore in pre-sale revenue.

When including block bookings worth around ₹5 crore, the total preview advance booking collection rises to ₹37.31 crore.

Premium Ticket Prices in Major Cities

High Demand Despite Expensive Tickets

In some premium cinema locations, particularly in Mumbai, ticket prices for paid preview shows have reached as high as ₹3,100 per ticket.

Despite these premium prices, the Hindi version alone has sold approximately 6.20 lakh preview tickets, generating nearly ₹31.10 crore.

Additional preview ticket sales include:

• Telugu version: 33,473 tickets worth ₹64.94 lakh

• Tamil version: 28,283 tickets worth ₹45.86 lakh

• Kannada version: 1,393 tickets worth ₹6.03 lakh

• Malayalam version: 2,644 tickets worth ₹5.99 lakh

These figures highlight the strong nationwide demand for the film ahead of its release.

Total Advance Booking in India Crosses ₹60 Crore

Nearly 10 Lakh Tickets Sold Before Release

When combining the ₹37.31 crore collected from paid previews with approximately ₹22.71 crore from opening day bookings, the film has already generated more than ₹60 crore in advance sales within India.

This total includes close to 10 lakh tickets sold and about ₹13 crore worth of block bookings.

Interestingly, the film has achieved this impressive advance booking performance despite receiving an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certification, which typically restricts the potential audience base.

Industry analysts expect the advance booking numbers to increase further in the days leading up to the release.

Overseas Advance Booking Crosses ₹60 Crore

Strong Performance in North America

Dhurandhar 2 is also performing strongly in international markets. The film’s overseas advance bookings for the opening weekend have reportedly crossed ₹60 crore.

In North America, the film has already achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian film to cross $5 million (₹46+ crore) in opening weekend advance bookings.

This includes approximately $2.5 million (₹23.5+ crore) generated from opening day and premiere shows alone.

When overseas and domestic advance bookings are combined, the film’s total global advance sales have already surpassed ₹120 crore.

Impact of Release Date Changes in Competing Films

Toxic Postponement Benefits Dhurandhar 2

Initially, Dhurandhar 2 was expected to face a major box office clash with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups, starring Yash.

However, the film’s release has been postponed to June 4, reportedly due to the ongoing Gulf War situation affecting distribution in Middle Eastern markets.

This postponement has reduced competition for Dhurandhar 2 at the box office.

Star Cast and Production Details

Returning Cast From the First Film

Dhurandhar 2 brings back several popular characters from the original movie, including performances by:

• Ranveer Singh

• Sanjay Dutt

• Arjun Rampal

• R. Madhavan

• Rakesh Bedi

• Sara Arjun

The film is produced by B62 Studios and Jio Studios, led by Jyoti Deshpande.

Can Dhurandhar 2 Beat the First Film’s Record?

Massive Expectations From the Sequel

The first film in the franchise, Dhurandhar, achieved remarkable success at the box office.

It reportedly became the highest-grossing Indian film at the domestic box office, earning over ₹890 crore, and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, with global collections exceeding ₹1,300 crore.

Given the massive advance booking numbers already recorded by the sequel, industry experts are closely watching whether Dhurandhar 2 can surpass the historic success of its predecessor.

Conclusion

With ₹120 crore already secured in global advance bookings, Dhurandhar 2 has set the stage for one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema history. The combination of strong domestic demand, record-breaking international pre-sales, and a festive release window could propel the film toward a blockbuster opening weekend. As the release date approaches, the film’s advance booking numbers are expected to rise even further, reinforcing its status as one of the most anticipated films of the year.