# Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ranveer Singh’s Film Eyes ₹100 Crore+ Opening— Biggest Bollywood Debut Since Jawan?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dhurandhar-2-box-office-collection-day-1/  
Published: 2026-03-19  
Updated: 2026-03-19  
Author: Raunak Saha

**TL;DR:** Dhurandhar: The Revenge or Dhurandhar 2 collected ₹44 crore net just from paid previews on March 18 alone — and trade analysts are projecting a massive ₹100–₹150 crore net on its official Day 1, putting it in the conversation for the biggest Bollywood opening ever.

Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar have pulled off something rare — a sequel that has already outgrossed the entire opening day of its predecessor before the official release date even arrived. *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* is in cinemas today (March 19, 2026) and the numbers are absolutely wild.

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## **Day 1 Box Office Numbers: What We Know So Far**

Since the film is still running today, these are the latest figures from trade trackers as of this morning:

| Metric | Figures |
| --- | --- |
| Preview Collection (Day 0 – Mar 18) | ₹44 crore net / ₹52.71 crore gross |
| Day 1 Advance Booking (India) | ₹40.30 crore gross (10 lakh+ tickets) |
| Worldwide Opening Weekend Pre-Sales | ₹200+ crore |
| Total Shows (India) | ~21,000+ |
| Day 1 Projected Net (India) | ₹100–₹150 crore |
| Projected Opening Weekend Worldwide | ₹500+ crore |

⚠️ *Note: Final Day 1 figures are still incoming as shows are running. This article will be updated.*

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![Dhurandhar](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dhurandharh-1024x576.jpg)

## **Preview Day Already Made History**

The paid preview shows on March 18 collected approximately ₹47.90 crore gross in India (including blocked seats) — already exceeding the entire opening day gross of the original *Dhurandhar* (₹33.60 crore), which itself was a blockbuster.

Dhurandhar 2 recorded the all-time leader in BookMyShow pre-sales volume, with 14.81 lakh tickets sold 24 hours before release — surpassing Jawan’s previous benchmark of 11.02 lakh tickets.

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## **How Does It Stack Up Against Bollywood’s Biggest Openers?**

| Film | Day 1 Net (India) |
| --- | --- |
| Stree 2 (2024) | ~₹55 crore |
| Animal (2023) | ~₹63 crore |
| Pathaan (2023) | ~₹55 crore |
| Jawan (2023) | ~₹75 crore |
| Pushpa 2 (2024) | ~₹72 crore |
| **Dhurandhar 2 (2026 – Projected)** | **₹100–₹150 crore** |

With Day 1 pre-sales crossing ₹30.5 crore gross as of 11 AM IST — the fourth highest day 1 advance booking for Bollywood — the film surpassed Stree 2’s ₹23.36 crore and is closing in on Jawan’s ₹40.75 crore record.

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## **Why the Numbers Are So Big**

Trade experts have noted that the film’s nearly 4-hour runtime has done nothing to dampen audience interest, with worldwide opening weekend projections exceeding ₹500 crore if current trends hold.

The film is riding a perfect storm: a festive Eid + Ugadi + Gudi Padwa release window, a pan-India 5-language rollout, and the goodwill from the first film’s ₹1,349 crore worldwide run. Adding to the buzz, [Allu Arjun publicly called the film a “BLAST” on X](https://technosports.co.in/allu-arjun-praises-dhurandhar-2/) after watching the premiere, pushing the hype even further.

Dhurandhar 2 is currently running across 21,220 shows in India — one of the widest releases in Indian cinema history.

It’s the kind of box office event that reminds you why [big Bollywood releases still dominate India’s entertainment calendar](https://technosports.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/) in ways no OTT platform can replicate.

![Dhurandhar 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Poster-for-Dhurandhar-2-is-Out-819x1024.jpg)

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## **A Minor Hiccup in the South**

Not everything went smoothly. Preview shows for Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam versions were affected by technical issues, with those shows shifted to March 19 — slightly denting what could have been an even bigger preview haul.

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## **Verdict: Record Books Are Being Rewritten**

Dhurandhar 2 is on course to post the biggest Bollywood opening day since Jawan — and possibly ever. Final figures will be confirmed tonight, but every indicator points to a historic debut. Keep an eye on [our Bollywood box office tracker at TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/entertainment/box-office/) for live updates as numbers pour in.

👉 [Track Live Box Office Data on Sacnilk →](https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Dhurandhar_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide)

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*Sources: [Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/), [Koimoi](https://www.koimoi.com/), [The Week](https://www.theweek.in/), [ETV Bharat](https://www.etvbharat.com/) | Data as of March 19, 2026, 12:00 AM IST — subject to revision as final figures arrive.*