Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge) continues to dominate headlines with its unprecedented advance booking frenzy as of March 15, 2026 (evening IST). The Ranveer Singh-led spy-action sequel, directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed the ₹100 crore milestone in worldwide pre-sales for the opening weekend, with figures climbing higher by the hour. Here’s a detailed, updated breakdown of the latest highlights, records in sight, regional trends, and projections — drawing from reliable trackers like Sacnilk, Koimoi, Pinkvilla, and others.
Advance Booking Milestones (Latest as of March 15, 2026 Afternoon/Evening)
- Worldwide Opening Weekend Pre-Sales — Crossed ₹100–110+ crore gross. Sacnilk reports it topped ₹100 crore earlier today, with some estimates pushing to ₹110 crore gross (including previews on March 18 and regular shows from March 19). This places it among the rare Indian films to hit this pre-release mark, fueled by massive hype from the first film’s success (over ₹1,300 crore worldwide lifetime).
- India Contribution — Around ₹50+ crore gross for the opening weekend so far, including strong paid previews (March 18). Real-ticket sales (excluding blocks) hover at ₹28–30 crore for previews + opening day combined in some reports, with blocked seats pushing totals higher (e.g., ₹32–35 crore all-India).
- Paid previews alone: Projections eye ₹30–35 crore+ gross in India, potentially setting a new record for paid premiere shows (surpassing previous highs like ₹25 crore from films such as OG).
- Opening day advances (March 19, excluding previews): Hit ₹30.51 crore gross by 3 PM IST today (Koimoi/Sacnilk), with momentum suggesting it will surpass the prequel’s actual opening day gross of ₹33.74 crore soon.
- Overseas Dominance — A major driver of the ₹100 crore+ total. North America leads with $5+ million (~₹46+ crore gross) for the weekend, including ~$2.2–2.5 million for opening day + premieres. Overall overseas weekend pre-sales near ₹60 crore, with strong showings in Canada, Europe, and other diaspora markets.
- Ticket Sales Volume — Over 5–6 lakh+ tickets sold in India across languages and formats (Hindi 2D dominating). National chains like PVRINOX and Cinepolis have seen explosive demand, with previews nearing or exceeding 200–300K tickets in top chains alone in earlier phases.
Regional and Sector Highlights
- Top Cities/Regions (India) — Delhi-NCR leads with high grosses (₹5+ crore in some trackers), followed by Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad. Maharashtra and Karnataka show robust numbers.
- Surprising Southern Surge — Kerala crossed ₹1 crore in opening day pre-sales alone — a standout for a Hindi-led film. Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions contribute steadily, with the pan-India release boosting appeal.
- Formats and Pricing — Premium formats (IMAX, Dolby, etc.) sell out fastest, with average ticket prices (ATP) around ₹350–400+ in Hindi markets, spiking to ₹3,000+ in select premium venues due to demand.
Records Broken or on the Brink
- Biggest Opener of 2026 So Far — On track to shatter Sunny Deol’s Border 2 (₹32.1 crore nett opening day) and become 2026’s highest opener.
- Ranveer Singh’s Career Best — Will eclipse the prequel Dhurandhar‘s opening (₹28.6 crore nett), making this his biggest career opener.
- Paid Previews Record — Poised to top previous benchmarks (e.g., surpassing OG‘s ₹25 crore paid preview gross), with eyes on ₹35 crore+.
- Other Milestones — Fastest to ₹100 crore+ worldwide advances for a Bollywood sequel; massive North America performance (6x some competitors like Ustaad Bhagat Singh in presales).
Box Office Projections and Expectations
- Opening Weekend (Including Previews) — Trade buzz points to ₹150–200+ crore gross worldwide possible, with India contributing a potential ₹100+ crore opening day (including previews) — aiming for the first Bollywood century start.
- Lifetime Potential — Given the first film’s ₹1,300+ crore run, analysts see this sequel targeting ₹800–1,000+ crore nett domestically if word-of-mouth holds strong, potentially pushing worldwide to ₹1,500–2,000 crore.
- Factors Fueling the Hype — Stellar trailer (action-packed, high-stakes revenge plot with Ranveer as Jaskirat Singh Rangi facing off against Arjun Rampal’s Major Iqbal), chart-topping songs like “Aari Aari,” ensemble cast (Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun), and festive timing (Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid weekend). Runtime ~3 hours 55 minutes, rated for intense action/violence.
- Challenges — High expectations mean any dip in WOM could impact legs, but current frenzy (6 AM shows added in theaters) signals blockbuster momentum.
In Dehradun, check BookMyShow or Paytm for local showtimes — premium screens and morning shows are filling up fast amid the nationwide rush. Theaters are adding extra slots to handle demand!
This pre-release storm positions Dhurandhar: The Revenge as one of Bollywood’s biggest phenomena of 2026. Excitement is at fever pitch — are you catching the previews on March 18 or waiting for the full release on March 19? Share your thoughts!