The stage is set for a box office explosion. With just over a week to go before its worldwide release, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge (also titled Dhurandhar 2) is already shattering records at the advance booking window. The film's paid previews, scheduled for March 18, 2026, have seen unprecedented demand, positioning the sequel for what trade experts predict could be the biggest opening in Bollywood history .
Advance Booking Frenzy
According to industry tracking website Sacnilk, the film has sold over 2.8 lakh tickets for its premiere shows alone, generating an estimated ₹15.64 crore in gross advance bookings across all languages in India. When blocked seats are factored in, the figure climbs to a staggering ₹21.19 crore .
The Hindi version is leading the charge, contributing ₹15.28 crore from more than 2.6 lakh tickets sold across over 7,600 shows, with an average ticket price of ₹418 . The dubbed South Indian versions have also added significantly to the total, with Tamil (₹16.28 lakh), Telugu (₹14.39 lakh), Malayalam (₹1.58 lakh), and Kannada (₹1.61 lakh) versions all contributing .

State-Wise Breakdown
Maharashtra is currently leading the domestic box office charge, with advance bookings grossing ₹4.22 crore (₹5.37 crore including blocked seats) across 1,481 shows. It is closely followed by Delhi, which has collected ₹3.3 crore (₹4.05 crore with blocked seats) from 1,077 shows. Karnataka is emerging as a strong market in the South, with ₹2.77 crore (₹3.24 crore with blocked seats) and 32% occupancy .
Other key markets include:
Telangana: ₹79.99 lakh (₹1.56 crore with blocked seats)
Tamil Nadu: ₹63.28 lakh (₹1.19 crore with blocked seats)
Gujarat: ₹81.77 lakh (₹1.18 crore with blocked seats)
Punjab: ₹42.13 lakh (₹62.39 lakh with blocked seats)
States like Rajasthan (₹38.77 lakh), West Bengal (₹35.75 lakh), Kerala (₹29.87 lakh), and Madhya Pradesh (₹29.78 lakh) have also reported steady numbers .

Premium Pricing, Unprecedented Demand
The demand for premiere tickets has been exceptional, with prices reflecting the frenzy. At INOX Megaplex in Mumbai, tickets are being sold for as high as ₹2,900, while at the other end of the spectrum, AGS Cinemas in Chennai is offering tickets for as low as ₹59 . In the Delhi-NCR region, premium screens like PVR Director's Cut are charging up to ₹2,400, while budget-friendly options at Movietime Cinemas and INOX Faridabad are available for around ₹300 .

Global Domination
The excitement isn't limited to India. In North America, the film has already crossed the $1 million mark in advance ticket sales for its opening day, with total advance sales for the weekend approaching $2 million . For the USA premieres alone, the film has sold over 38,500 tickets across 557 locations, grossing $618,911 (approximately ₹5.15 crore) .
Overall, global pre-sales for the opening day have already exceeded ₹30 crore gross . Industry experts predict the film could amass a massive $7 million or more from its overseas opening, which would set a new benchmark for Bollywood films in international markets .

Records in Sight
With these phenomenal numbers, Dhurandhar 2 is on track to crush multiple box office records:
Paid Preview Record: The film is poised to beat the current record of ₹25 crore held by Pawan Kalyan's OG for the highest-grossing paid previews .
Opening Day Record: Trade experts are predicting a historic ₹100 crore+ opening day in India, which would make it the first Bollywood film ever to achieve a three-digit opening, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (₹75 crore nett) .

A-Rated Film Record: If the film hits ₹100 crore, it will also surpass Prabhas's Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (₹90.7 crore) to become the highest-opening A-rated Indian film of all time .

Advance Ticket Sales: The film is expected to enter the elite list of top advance ticket-selling films in India, potentially joining the ranks of Baahubali 2, Jawan, and Pathaan .

About the Film
Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, which grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing Indian film of its time .
The film stars Ranveer Singh in a dual role, alongside an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi . The story picks up after the events of the first film, following Hamza Ali Mazari (Singh) as he navigates gang wars and terrorist networks in Pakistan's Lyari town .

Release Details
Dhurandhar: The Revenge will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Special paid preview shows will begin on the evening of March 18 .
Following its theatrical run, the film will stream exclusively on JioHotstar, though the OTT release date has not yet been announced .
Presidential Praise
In a remarkable testament to the franchise's global reach, Finland's President Alexander Stubb revealed during his recent visit to India that he watched the first Dhurandhar film on the recommendation of his son. "I am happy to fight against terrorism and look forward to the sequel on 19th March," Stubb told ANI .