The buzz around Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is growing louder with every passing day, and the film hasn’t even opened its regular shows yet. With nearly a week still left before its release, the Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller has already crossed an impressive milestone through advance bookings alone. Early ticket sales across India and overseas markets suggest the sequel could be heading toward one of the biggest openings in recent Bollywood history.
Strong Start From Preview Shows
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film’s advance booking opened alongside the launch of its trailer last week. Instead of waiting for full bookings across all shows, the makers started selling tickets for preview screenings first — and the response has been massive.
By the morning of March 13, Dhurandhar 2 had sold around 4.7 lakh tickets across India for these premiere shows. The early sales have already generated approximately ₹24.4 crore in gross revenue domestically, and trade insiders believe the number will continue to rise as more theatres open bookings for regular screenings.
If the current momentum holds, the film could comfortably surpass the ₹25-crore premiere benchmark previously set by Pawan Kalyan’s OG, potentially setting a new record for preview collections for an Indian film.
Overseas Markets Add Major Boost
While domestic bookings are heating up, the international markets are also showing remarkable enthusiasm for the sequel. In North America, the film has already generated around $3 million in opening weekend pre-sales, with close to $1 million coming from premiere shows alone.
Other overseas territories across Europe, Asia, and Oceania have reportedly contributed close to $1 million more through advance bookings. When combined with the Indian numbers, the film’s global advance booking tally is already approaching ₹60 crore, even before the majority of regular show bookings begin.
Trade analysts expect the worldwide pre-release figure to potentially cross ₹100 crore once full bookings open in the coming days.
The Original Film Returns to Build Hype
Adding to the excitement, the first Dhurandhar film has returned to cinemas ahead of the sequel’s release. The original installment — which turned into a massive blockbuster during its December run — collected roughly ₹1300 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest Bollywood hits of its year.
The re-release has been rolled out across 500 screens globally, including 250 theatres in India. Industry observers believe this strategic move will further remind audiences of the franchise’s scale and increase curiosity for the upcoming sequel.
Ranveer Singh Leads a Powerful Cast
In Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, Ranveer Singh returns as Hamza, an Indian intelligence operative operating deep inside Pakistan. The sequel continues the high-stakes espionage storyline established in the first film.
The ensemble cast includes R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, all reprising key roles from the previous chapter. There are also strong rumours that Akshaye Khanna, who played the formidable villain Rehman Dakait in the first film, will make a cameo appearance. Another name circulating among fans is Yami Gautam, who is said to feature briefly in the sequel as well.
Final Words
With massive advance bookings, strong overseas demand, and the original film returning to theatres, Dhurandhar 2 is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Bollywood releases of the year. If the current momentum continues, Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller could easily deliver a record-breaking opening when it hits cinemas worldwide on March 19, according to trade estimates.
