The excitement around Dhurandhar 2 has translated into a massive start at the box office even before the film has officially been released. With over 2 lakh tickets sold for its premiere shows, this Aditya Dhar film has become the highly anticipated action film from the Hindi film industry that has set a record for being one of the biggest pre-releases for any Bollywood film. After only two days (from being made available), over 2 lakh tickets have already been sold and are breaking news across many media outlets, meaning that it is one of the hottest openings for any new Bollywood film this year.
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Reports from trade indicate that while booking for the preview and premiere showings opened on July 1st, tickets have been disappearing at an unbelievable rate, with thousands sold each hour at all major cinema chains in India and around the world. The excitement surrounding this film has continued throughout the day, with total advance ticket sales exceeding 2 lakh, an accomplishment that very few Hindi films have achieved within the last few years.
Advance ticket sales for both the domestic and international markets (including but not limited to North America) have shown impressive box office figures as of yesterday evening. In India alone, the advance sale of tickets has exceeded 18 crore (approximately), and early reports suggest that advance ticket sales in North America are closing in on $1.7 million. Overall, there is strong worldwide anticipation for this action drama based on the excitement and commitment shown in advance ticket sales.
One of the most impressive parts of this accomplishment is that Dhurandhar 2 has now broken the previous record for pre-release ticket sales for a movie, currently held by Stree 2, which was so excessive that it created more talk about the advance ticket sales than any other film prior to its release. Trade analysts credit the amount of pre-sales for the preview shows to a combination of how popular the movie’s lead actor is, as well as the marketing campaign and the action-packed premise of the movie; however, the speed of the sales also generated a lot of interest for this project.
According to industry analysts, there were moments where the movie was selling close to 7,500 tickets each hour, which is a testament to the overwhelming demand for people to be able to see this movie in theatres. The major multiplex chains in India reported that their premiere shows were completely sold out within hours of the ticket sales being available.
The primary source of excitement surrounding this big-budget film appears to be Ranveer Singh, as his first major appearance back on screen in a highly energised, action-oriented role has created a lot of excitement and interest from fans. Singh has gained fame for his high-energy performances and larger-than-life screen presence, and his participation has played a huge role in creating a lot of pre-release excitement and buzz about the project.
Fans of big-budget genre movies and strong word of mouth, leaving behind their previous doubts regarding mid-budget films, will be back to see blockbuster entertainers. First impressions from advance ticket sales may create record-breaking attendance figures, which suggest that “Dhurandhar 2” can open at a huge level if this momentum continues through its opening weekend.
Given the strong early response to the trailer, numerous explosive action scenes featuring amazing stylistic direction supported by the actor(s), and the extremely positive pre-release reviews about the revenge-themed storyline, this is likely to contribute to the potential success of the film during the opening weekend and beyond.
For the uninitiated, Dhurandhar 2 is directed by URI fame director Aditya Dhar and is produced by him, Jyoti Deshpande, and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Along with Ranveer Singh, the film also features a powerful ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan. The film releases in theatres on March 19, 2026.
