Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Shatters Advance Booking Records Worldwide
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 dominates advance sales in India and the US.
Top Summary
- What happened: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has achieved record-breaking advance ticket sales both in India and the United States before its release.
- Why it matters: The film's pre-release success indicates strong audience anticipation and potential for a massive opening weekend.
- What changes for people: Moviegoers are securing their tickets early to witness the film's premiere, driving pre-sales numbers to unprecedented levels.
- Who is affected: The Indian film industry, Ranveer Singh fans, and cinema chains are all impacted by the phenomenal pre-release buzz.
Indian Advance Sales Soar
Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its impressive advance sales in India, adding approximately Rs. 2 crore to its preview tally. This brings the total to around Rs. 18.50 crore.
Including dubbed versions, the total reaches nearly Rs. 19 crore.
Over 4.50 lakh tickets have been sold, with 2.70 lakh from PVRINOX and Cinepolis.
Record-Breaking Potential
BookMyShow reported over 10,000 tickets sold per hour, highlighting growing awareness and demand.
The film is poised to set new Bollywood pre-sales records. It is only a matter of how high the numbers will climb.
The film's Wednesday previews are expected to consume over 5 lakh tickets.
US Box Office Domination
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already amassed USD 2.50 million (Rs. 23 crore) in pre-sales in the United States.
This makes it the fastest pre-selling Indian film in the US. It is ahead of Kalki 2898 AD's USD 2 million.
The film added over USD 250K in sales yesterday. It maintains a daily increase of USD 200K or more since sales began.
Projected US Opening Weekend
Crossing USD 4 million is expected, potentially reaching around USD 5 million before the premiere.
Premiere sales have reached nearly USD 900K with potential to cross USD 2 million. Many locations are nearing capacity for prime time shows.
Sunday sales are nearing USD 250K, surpassing pre-release sales of most big films.
A USD 10 million extended opening weekend in the US is almost certain. Only three Bollywood films have ever reached this milestone in their entire run.
North American Numbers
In Canada, the film is the biggest pre-seller of Indian cinema, surpassing Animal.
Combined US and Canada pre-sales are nearing USD 3 million. The North American weekend could exceed USD 15 million.
Kerala Story 2 Update
The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has collected Rs. 31.65 crore in 13 days.
The movie added Rs. 1.25 crore on its second Wednesday.
The film is projected to reach Rs. 40 crore before Dhurandhar 2's release limits its theatrical run.
National Chain Advance Booking
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has sold around 220K tickets in PVR Inox and Cinepolis for Wednesday previews.
Another 12K admissions were recorded for dubbed versions.
On its fifth day, the film added a healthy 26K tickets at the national chains, showing sustained momentum.
With 7 days remaining, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has the potential to set an unbeatable record. Previews are headed to surpass the 350K mark by Tuesday night.
The film has a capacity of over Rs. 55 crore nett, which should rise to over Rs. 65 crore.
While the Eid holiday falling on March 21st may impact occupancies, the film could still reach Rs. 40 crore on opening day.
What to Watch Next
Stay tuned for further updates on Dhurandhar: The Revenge's pre-sales as the release date approaches. Further reports will reveal if the film can break records in the national chains and ultimately how high it flies both domestically and internationally.