Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated return as the ruthless undercover spy Hamza Ali Mazari (aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi) is generating unprecedented hype, proving that the sequel is on track to take a monstrous opening.
Here is a complete breakdown of the record-shattering advance booking numbers that have the industry buzzing today.
The Advance Booking Rampage 🎟️
The makers strategically opened ticket sales for the exclusive March 18 paid previews right after the trailer launch, and the response has been nothing short of absolute madness.
The Revenue: Trade reports indicate that the film has already grossed over ₹13 to ₹18 Crore just from paid preview sales across India.
The Ticket Count: Within the first 24 hours, over 87,000 tickets were sold on BookMyShow alone. By this morning, the total ticket sales across all platforms easily crossed the 1.2 to 1.5 Lakh mark.
The Speed: At its peak over the weekend, ticketing platforms were reportedly selling a staggering 7,500 tickets per hour for the preview shows.
Premium Pricing: The ₹2500 Ticket! 💸
Multiplex chains are capitalizing heavily on the massive audience demand, introducing premium pricing categories for early access.
Super Blockbuster Plus: A new premium ticketing tier has been introduced in major metropolitan areas. In select Delhi-NCR multiplexes, tickets for the evening previews are selling for as high as ₹2,500—and shows are still selling out fast!
Pan-India Appeal: While the Hindi version is bringing in the lion's share of the revenue (over ₹8 Crore so far), the dubbed Tamil and Telugu versions are also showing surprising momentum for preview shows, thanks to the film's newly expanded 5-language release strategy.
The Release Strategy: A Solo Run 🎬
The Previews: Fans won't have to wait until Friday. Exclusive paid preview shows will kick off across India on Wednesday, March 18, starting from 5:00 PM onwards.
The Wide Release: The film will officially hit screens globally on March 19, 2026 (coinciding with Gudi Padwa and Eid). With Yash's Toxic vacating the release window, Dhurandhar 2 is currently enjoying an unchallenged, massive solo run at the ticket windows.
SantaBanta Verdict:
When Dhurandhar released in December 2025, it shocked the industry by minting over ₹1300 Crore globally. Now, with Ranveer Singh stepping into his full "Sher-e-Baloch" beast mode and Aditya Dhar scaling up the action, these insane advance booking numbers prove one thing: Dhurandhar 2 isn't just a movie release; it's a box office tsunami waiting to happen!
