Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Sets New Box Office Records Ahead of Release
Dhurandhar 2: The Anticipated Sequel
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is poised to make a significant impact upon its theatrical release. This sequel marks the return of Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, an Indian spy operating in Lyari, Karachi, and has already captured the attention of fans. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Danish Pandor, all reprising their roles. Following the success of the first film, which broke numerous records, expectations are high for this installment.
Record-Breaking Pre-Sales
Dhurandhar 2 Achieves Rs 120 Crore in Pre-Sales
Even before its official release, Dhurandhar 2 has gained remarkable traction. The film's combined sales from paid previews and opening day have surpassed Rs 119.81 crore. According to industry analysts, the initial paid premiere shows on March 18 have already generated approximately Rs 37.11 crore.
International Success
Dhurandhar 2 Surpasses Pre-Sales Records in North America
Not only is the film making waves in India, but it is also achieving significant success internationally. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy thriller has become the first Indian film to exceed $5 million in pre-sales in North America, surpassing previous records set by Pathaan, RRR, and Baahubali 2, which all earned over $4 million. Overall, Dhurandhar 2 has amassed over $6 million in advance bookings, bringing its total worldwide advance gross to an impressive Rs 120 crore.
Record Pre-Sales in Bollywood
Dhurandhar 2 Sets New Pre-Sales Record for 2026
Scheduled for release on March 19, Dhurandhar 2 has already set a record for the highest Day 1 pre-sales of the year, grossing Rs 14.62 crore in advance bookings at the Indian box office. This achievement positions it as the highest pre-sales for a Bollywood film in 2026, with the potential to reach the Rs 30 crore mark. It has also outperformed Border 2, which previously held the record with Rs 12.5 crore in ticket sales.
Ticket Sales Surge
Dhurandhar 2 Achieves Second Highest Ticket Sales
As reported by Koimoi, the Dhurandhar 2 spy thriller has sold an impressive 125,000 tickets within the first 24 hours of its advance booking. This remarkable figure places it as the second highest in ticket sales at national cinema chains, just behind Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which sold 155,000 tickets. With its current momentum, Dhurandhar 2 has the potential to break this record, having already secured the fourth position by selling 115,000 tickets during its paid previews.
Star-Studded Cast Returns
Returning Stars and Cameos
In addition to Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar 2 will see the return of R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. The first film featured Akshaye Khanna as Rahman Dakait, who is expected to make a cameo in this sequel.