Dhurandhar 2 Preview Shows: Premium Seats Hit ₹2900 While Budget Tickets Remain in Double Digits

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is creating unprecedented box office history with an extraordinary pricing range for its preview shows, showcasing the film’s ability to cater to both premium luxury audiences and price-conscious moviegoers simultaneously. With paid previews scheduled for March 18, one day before the official theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the film is witnessing insane ticket sales despite extravagant pricing in metropolitan centers.

The Extreme Pricing Range

The costliest ticket for Dhurandhar 2 is currently in Mumbai at INOX Megaplex, where a single Recliner Prime seat is priced at ₹2,900 for the preview shows. In stark contrast, the film remains extremely accessible in South India, with the cheapest ticket recorded in Chennai’s AGS Cinemas, where a seat in the Pearl category costs just ₹59. This massive ₹2,841 difference between the highest and lowest ticket prices represents one of the widest pricing gaps in Indian cinema history.

Reports indicate that tickets in Mumbai have soared even higher, with some IMAX and premium formats reaching ₹3,100, making them among the most expensive non-premiere tickets ever sold in Indian cinema.

Pricing Breakdown Across Major Cities

Record-Breaking Advance Bookings

Despite the astronomical pricing, particularly in premium multiplexes, Dhurandhar 2 has shattered all advance booking records for Indian films. The film has sold over 2.75 lakh tickets globally, with over 2.37 lakh tickets sold in India alone for preview shows. These numbers have generated an estimated domestic advance booking gross of approximately ₹13.75 crore, a figure that jumps to ₹19.46 crore when including blocked seats.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that the film is trending on BookMyShow with tickets selling at a staggering 7.5k to 10k per hour. He emphasized the historic significance, stating: “That’s a great signal that people are ready to watch a film on the big screen. Bollywood came back with a bang last year, and now Dhurandhar 2 is coming with unprecedented demand. The highlight is that it’s not the normal ₹200-₹300 ticket. These are exorbitant, super blockbuster rates that are selling like hot cakes. This will be breaking all records of paid preview sales.”

New Pricing Category Introduction

The unprecedented demand has prompted national multiplex chains to introduce a new premium pricing category called “Super Blockbuster Plus” specifically for this film. With Dhurandhar 2’s extended runtime of nearly 3 hours 55 minutes (almost four hours), multiplexes have justified the premium pricing by limiting daily shows per screen.

In Delhi-NCR, this new category has touched the ₹2,500 mark for preview screenings, making it one of the most expensive standard-format tickets in Indian cinema history. This category often includes front-of-line access to concessions and premium recliner seating in the best viewing zones.

Global Performance

Beyond India, Dhurandhar 2 is witnessing a massive response in the North American market. With advance bookings for the opening day hitting $565,000 and total first-weekend sales crossing $1 million, the film is on track to become the biggest Bollywood opener in the USA market.

Previous Record to Break

With current momentum, Dhurandhar 2 is positioned to break the previous paid preview record of ₹25 crore, held by Pawan Kalyan’s OG, from preview shows alone.

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