The upcoming spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is already creating huge excitement among moviegoers even before its official release. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on March 19, but special paid preview shows will begin a day earlier on March 18 at 5 PM.
Early booking numbers suggest that the film could witness an explosive start at the box office.
Paid Preview Shows Witness Huge Demand
Advance booking for the paid preview shows has surprised trade analysts. From evening screenings at 5 PM to late-night shows around 11:30 PM, tickets are selling rapidly across several cities.
As of Tuesday morning at 8 AM, more than 2.81 lakh tickets had already been sold for preview shows alone. At present, nearly 8,000 paid preview screenings have been scheduled across India, and the number may increase further as the release date approaches.
With still more than a week remaining before the premiere, the demand indicates that audiences are eagerly waiting for the sequel.
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Sequel Carries Forward the Success of the First Film
The excitement surrounding the sequel is also driven by the massive success of Dhurandhar Part 1. Released in December 2025, the first installment performed exceptionally well at both domestic and international box offices.
The film earned a worldwide gross of ₹1305.35 crore, while the Hindi version alone collected ₹1005.85 crore in India. It remained in theaters for 77 days, becoming one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
Because of this strong track record, expectations for the sequel are extremely high.
Advance Booking Crosses ₹15 Crore in India
According to the latest trade data, the film has already achieved ₹15.65 crore in gross advance bookings across India for the paid preview shows. These figures combine ticket sales from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.
So far, 281,022 tickets have been sold across approximately 8,000 screenings. When blocked seats are included, the overall advance revenue has reached around ₹21.20 crore, further strengthening predictions of a record-breaking opening.
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Overseas Market Also Shows Strong Response
The film is also receiving impressive response overseas. In North America, advance bookings for the opening day have already crossed the $1 million mark.
For premiere screenings in the United States, the movie has sold 38,545 tickets across 557 locations, generating about $618,911 (approximately ₹5.15 crore) so far.
Trade reports indicate that advance sales for the opening weekend in North America are approaching $2 million, even though the theatrical release is still about a week away. Demand across the United States and Canada remains particularly strong.
Expectations of a Record-Breaking Opening
With massive advance bookings both in India and overseas, industry observers believe “Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge” could deliver one of the biggest openings of the year. The strong response to preview shows suggests that the film might continue the successful legacy of its predecessor when it finally arrives in theaters.