Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has shattered all advance booking records on its opening day, selling over 1.4 lakh tickets and generating nearly ₹9 crore in just 24 hours of advance bookings. The film’s trailer drop on March 7, 2026, at 11:01 a.m., immediately triggered a booking frenzy that has seen the film trending on BookMyShow with unprecedented ticket sales of 8.94K per hour. With 12 days remaining until the official March 19 release, the film is already establishing itself as a box office juggernaut.
Record-Breaking First-Day Performance
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2 opened its advance bookings with the first-day sales reaching ₹8.83 crore from 1,42,748 tickets across 6,684 shows nationwide. The Hindi (2D) version dominated with ₹8.69 crore collected from 1,35,998 tickets at an impressive average ticket price of ₹434 across 6,457 shows.
The film’s multi-language strategy is already paying dividends, with Tamil (2D) contributing ₹6.18 lakh from 4,258 tickets, Telugu (2D) earning ₹5.98 lakh from 2,276 tickets, Malayalam (2D) bringing ₹42,419 from 136 tickets, and Kannada (2D) grossing ₹28,100 from 80 tickets.
Advance Booking Breakdown
| Language | Tickets Sold | Collection | Avg Ticket Price | Shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi 2D | 1,35,998 | ₹8.69 crore | ₹434 | 6,457 |
| Tamil 2D | 4,258 | ₹6.18 lakh | ₹145 | 287 |
| Telugu 2D | 2,276 | ₹5.98 lakh | ₹262 | 152 |
| Malayalam 2D | 136 | ₹42,419 | ₹312 | 12 |
| Kannada 2D | 80 | ₹28,100 | ₹351 | 10 |
| Total | 1,42,748 | ₹8.83 crore | ₹434 | 6,684 |
Including Blocked Seats
When blocked seats are factored in, the opening-day advance booking collection surges to approximately ₹13.25 crore, positioning the film on a trajectory to potentially break the existing ₹25 crore paid preview record set by Pawan Kalyan’s OG.
National Multiplexes Leading Sales
Major national cinema chains have driven the advance booking surge. According to Sacnilk, the top three national chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—generated approximately ₹4.10 crore gross in advance booking. PVR led with ticket sales exceeding ₹2 crore, followed by INOX with over ₹1 crore, and Cinepolis contributing ₹87 lakh. These figures demonstrate the unprecedented demand from premium multiplex audiences willing to pay premium rates.
Trending Phenomenon on BookMyShow
The film is currently trending on BookMyShow at an extraordinary pace, with 8.94K tickets being sold in a single hour as of latest reports. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that the film is selling tickets at 7.5K to 10K per hour on the platform, making it one of the fastest-selling Indian films in advance booking history.
Multi-Language Pan-India Strategy
Unlike the first Dhurandhar, which released only in Hindi, the sequel is releasing across five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. This strategic decision has already demonstrated its value, with South Indian language versions contributing meaningful numbers despite lower ticket prices compared to the Hindi version.
Premium Pricing and Demand
The massive demand has enabled cinema chains to command premium pricing. Preview tickets are ranging from ₹300 to ₹2,900 depending on the cinema and city, with Delhi-NCR multiplexes introducing the new “Super Blockbuster Plus” category at ₹2,500. The fact that such premium-priced tickets are selling rapidly indicates exceptional audience anticipation.
Release Schedule and Paid Previews
Dhurandhar 2 is confirmed to have paid previews on March 18, 2026, one day before the official theatrical release on March 19, 2026. This two-day window coincides with the festive holidays of Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi, providing a profitable opening period.
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