Dhurandhar 2 Set for Record Rs 80 Crore Opening

New Delhi, March 9, 2026: The Indian film industry is bracing for a box office hurricane as the advance booking for Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, reaches a fever pitch. According to early trade reports and industry trackers, the film is on track to collect a staggering Rs 75-80 crore on its official opening day, potentially shattering several long-standing Bollywood records.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has already ignited the box office with its “paid preview” strategy, proving that the hype surrounding Singh’s return as the fierce Jaskirat Singh Rangi (alias Hamza Ali Mazari) is very real.

Advance Bookings Go on a Rampage

The momentum began immediately after the trailer launch on March 7, 2026. Within just 48 hours, the film sold over 2 lakh tickets for its special paid previews alone. Analysts report that at its peak, the film was selling nearly 10,000 tickets per hour on major platforms like BookMyShow.

The current pre-release financial standing is equally impressive:

• Paid Preview Earnings: Approximately Rs 18.11 crore (including block bookings) already secured for March 18 shows.
• Pan-India Appeal: While the Hindi version is leading the charge, the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubbed versions are seeing significant traction.
• Record Breaker: The film has already surpassed the opening day advance sales of recent hits like O Romeo and Baaghi 4 based solely on preview bookings.

Premium Pricing for a Premium Experience

One of the most talked-about aspects of the Dhurandhar 2 release is the premium ticket pricing. To capitalize on the massive demand, major multiplex chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis have listed tickets at significantly higher rates.

In metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, premium lounge and IMAX seats are reportedly being sold for as much as Rs 2,400 to Rs 2,900. Despite these steep prices, the “Housefull” signs are already appearing for evening preview slots, signaling a “blockbuster loading” status for the production.

A Solo Festive Run

The film is strategically scheduled for a worldwide release on March 19, 2026, perfectly timed with the festive window of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid.

The road to box office glory was further cleared when the makers of Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups decided to postpone their release to June. This move grants Dhurandhar 2 a competition-free run, allowing it to dominate the screens across the country.

About the Film

Dhurandhar: The Revenge picks up from the events of the 2025 blockbuster. The sequel features a powerhouse ensemble:

• Ranveer Singh as the undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
• Arjun Rampal as the formidable ISI Major Iqbal.
• Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam.
• R. Madhavan as the strategic mastermind Ajay Sanyal.

With a gritty narrative inspired by real-world geopolitical events and high-octane action sequences, the film is expected to not only dominate the domestic market but also aim for the elite Rs 1,000-crore global club.