The buzz around Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reached a fever pitch even before the film hits theatres. Directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, the high-octane spy thriller is already making waves with massive advance booking numbers worldwide. With more than a week left before release, the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar is already edging toward record-breaking territory in several overseas markets.
The upcoming film brings Ranveer Singh back as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi — an Indian spy operating deep inside Pakistan. Ever since the project was announced, expectations have been sky-high, but the early ticket sales suggest the excitement may translate into a massive opening at the box office.
Advance Bookings Surge Overseas
The film’s marketing momentum picked up significantly after the makers unveiled a four-minute trailer over the weekend. Released by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the preview offered fans a dramatic look at the world of espionage surrounding Jaskirat Singh Rangi and quickly triggered a surge in ticket sales.
Advance bookings for paid previews opened immediately after the trailer launch in several international territories. In North America, theatres went a step further by opening bookings for the entire opening weekend.
The response has been remarkable. Trade estimates suggest that premiere shows alone in the United States and Canada have already generated more than $750,000 in ticket sales. By Tuesday, opening-day advance bookings had crossed the $1 million mark, while early weekend sales are approaching an impressive $2 million.
Considering the film is scheduled to release on March 19, these figures indicate a strong possibility of a record-breaking debut overseas.
India Joins the Momentum
Even though advance booking in India opened slightly later, the film has already begun showing powerful early demand domestically as well.
Within a short window of bookings opening for paid previews, Dhurandhar: The Revenge sold over 3.5 lakh tickets across the country. Early ticket sales have already generated around ₹19 crore, a figure that could climb significantly once full advance booking opens nationwide later this week.
Industry watchers believe the film could deliver one of the biggest openings for a Hindi film in recent years if this momentum continues.
Record-Breaking Opening on the Cards
The film’s strong advance sales overseas are also putting several existing records within reach. Currently, the highest premiere earnings for an Indian film in the United States belong to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, which collected around $1.2 million from paid previews.
With Dhurandhar: The Revenge already approaching that figure in advance bookings alone, trade analysts expect the film to comfortably cross that milestone.
When it comes to opening weekend numbers in North America, RRR and Pushpa 2 currently lead with collections of $3.46 million and $3.34 million respectively. Even Baahubali 2 had crossed the $3 million mark during its opening weekend years ago.
Early trade projections suggest that the Ranveer Singh starrer could aim for an opening weekend close to $4 million in the US, potentially setting a new benchmark for Indian films in the region.
A Power-Packed Sequel
Directed by Aditya Dhar, who previously gained acclaim for his work in action-driven storytelling, Dhurandhar: The Revenge expands the universe established in the original film.
The sequel features a strong ensemble cast alongside Ranveer Singh. The film also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun in key roles.
The original Dhurandhar was a massive commercial success when it released in 2025, reportedly earning around ₹1300 crore worldwide. The film also performed exceptionally well in overseas markets, particularly in North America, where it crossed $20 million in earnings.
Final Words
With massive advance bookings already rolling in and strong anticipation across global markets, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is shaping up to be one of the biggest Hindi film releases in recent memory. If the current momentum continues, Ranveer Singh’s spy saga could not only match the success of the first film but potentially push the franchise into an even bigger box office league.
For now, all eyes are on March 19 — the day audiences finally return to the dangerous world of Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
