Dhurandhar 2: Box Office Success Marred by Violence in Canada

Dhurandhar 2's Release and Success

The launch of Dhurandhar 2 has been a moment of joy for its cast and supporters, but it was overshadowed by some violent incidents in Canada. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge debuted on March 19 and quickly began to break box office records, mirroring the success of its predecessor. With Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza Ali Mazari, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, the film continues the narrative of the titular Indian spy in Pakistan. The sequel also features returning actors R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, among others, furthering the storyline from the first film.

Vandalism at a Cinema in Canada

Cinema hall in Canada vandalised

Despite the positive reception for Dhurandhar 2, reports emerged of vandalism at a cinema in Montreal, Canada. Videos shared on social media depicted damage to the property, including a torn screen. Consequently, law enforcement had to investigate the auditorium where the film was being shown.

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Potential for More Incidents

Netizens claim more incidents might happen

The disturbances reportedly occurred at Cineplex Atwater, a well-known theater in Montreal. Social media users indicated that chaos ensued when some fans became disruptive. The police were called to manage the situation. An Instagram user mentioned a similar incident at a theater in Angrignon, stating, "Movie night gone WRONG. Dhurandhar screenings are turning into straight-up chaos, first at Cineplex Atwater, now another incident reported at a different theatre in Angrignon." The original poster shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "First video is from my phone which I had shared on insta to MTL stories, it happened in front of me and such things were done to many other cinema halls. Last I heard is they are planning to cancel shows." Their post read, "Meltdown over #Dhurandhar2 in Montréal, #Canada. Many cinema hall screens targeted across the city."

Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Performance

Dhurandhar 2's record-breaking run in North America

Dhurandhar 2 is achieving remarkable success globally. The sequel by Aditya Dhar is gaining traction in both the US and Canada. Early reports indicate that the Hindi film is performing exceptionally well during its opening weekend, with projections suggesting a single-day gross of $4 to $4.5 million on Saturday, March 21. The film has one of the largest releases for an Indian movie in North America, with 4,405 scheduled screenings. In just two days, it has already earned $6.9 million in the US, positioning Dhurandhar 2 to potentially set new records.