Four days ahead of its theatrical release, Ranveer Singh’s highly awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar has opened advance bookings nationwide — and the early response is both impressive and expensive. The film’s pre-sales began on Monday with a solid start, boosted partly by a steep surge in ticket prices due to the now-common “blockbuster surcharge.”
Some shows in major metros, especially premium formats, have crossed ₹2000, pushing Dhurandhar into one of the costliest film releases of the year.
Premium Ticket Prices Skyrocket
Advance booking has rolled out across a little under 3000 shows in India, and the pricing has instantly become a talking point.
- Average ticket price (regular format): ₹307 for Friday
- Average for Sunday: Higher than Friday
- Average IMAX ticket price: ~₹570 for the weekend
- Most expensive ticket in the country: ₹2400 at PVR Director’s Cut, Delhi
For comparison, last week’s release Tere Ishk Mein opened with an average ticket price of ₹211 — significantly lower than Dhurandhar‘s opening day average.
In Delhi and Mumbai, recliner seats for Sunday shows are priced above ₹1600, with several already selling out quickly.
At PVR Icon, Andheri (Mumbai), premium seats priced at ₹1610 were sold out for Friday within hours.
Even in Gurgaon and other high-density regions, premium screening prices are hovering around ₹2000.
Across tier-1 cities, IMAX tickets crossed ₹1000, indicating strong demand despite the pricing surge.
Advance Bookings Show Initial Momentum
Within the first few hours of going live, Dhurandhar sold over 20,000 tickets across formats. The pace slowed after the initial buzz, but industry trackers expect a significant jump on Wednesday and Thursday as casual audiences begin planning their weekend.
Given the star power, aggressive marketing, and the premium pricing strategy, the film is projected to earn sizable advance grosses before release.
What Dhurandhar Is About
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy who infiltrates the criminal networks of Lyari Town, Pakistan — an area deeply associated with decades of gang wars. The story blends fictionalised drama with real events and real personalities from the region.
The ensemble cast includes:
- Ranveer Singh
- Arjun Rampal
- Sanjay Dutt
- R Madhavan
- Akshaye Khanna
- Sara Arjun
The film releases on December 5, and early signs suggest strong opening weekend attendance, provided walk-in audiences respond positively once reviews and word-of-mouth start coming in.
Final Words
With ticket prices reaching unprecedented highs and advance bookings showing encouraging momentum, Dhurandhar is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched releases of the year. Whether the film can convert this pricey anticipation into a powerful box office run will become clear as the weekend unfolds.
