Dhurandhar 2 Release March 19: Midnight shows, Rs 130 crore advance booking signal massive opening

The countdown has begun for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, and the buzz around Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited sequel is unlike anything seen in recent months. The film will officially release in cinemas on March 19, while paid preview shows will begin from 5 pm on March 18 in select cities. This release is not just big on scale, it is already seeing massive buzz. Advance bookings are strong, theatres are adding post-midnight shows, and ticket prices have gone up in several cities - all signs of a major opening. The makers have also opened paid preview shows a day before release to build early momentum, and the response so far has been much stronger than expected. The film has already earned around Rs 40 crore from preview sales alone. In metros like Mumbai and Delhi, theatres have added shows as early as 2:30 am and 5 am to meet demand - something rarely seen for a Hindi film.

Advance booking crosses Rs 130 crore, tickets selling fast

Even before release day, Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 130 crore in advance bookings globally. Over 6 lakh tickets have already been sold for Day 1, pointing towards a massive opening.

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Interestingly, this momentum comes on the back of the first film’s success. Dhurandhar had collected around Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, building a strong fan base that is now clearly turning up for the sequel in big numbers.

Ticket prices surge as demand peaks

The pricing for Dhurandhar 2 reflects its ‘event film’ status. Tickets are being sold in the range of Rs 300 to Rs 2,200 in major cities.

Despite the higher prices, shows are filling up quickly. For many viewers, this is not a casual movie plan - it is a planned outing, almost like attending a big match or a festival.

Extended opening weekend to boost box office

The timing of the release could not have been better. The film lands during a festive period, with Gudi Padwa and Ramzan Eid around the corner.

This gives Dhurandhar 2 a five-day extended opening weekend, which is expected to drive strong footfall across both urban and mass centres. Family audiences and holiday crowds could play a key role in boosting collections further.

Nearly four-hour film means a different theatre experience

One thing audiences should be prepared for - the length. The film runs for 3 hours and 55 minutes, making it one of the longest mainstream Hindi releases.

Because of this, theatres are able to schedule fewer shows per screen. To compensate, many have added late-night and early-morning slots.

For viewers, it also means planning ahead. This is not a quick watch - it is a full cinematic experience.

Story picks up from intense cliffhanger

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues from where the first film ended, with Ranveer Singh returning in a more intense, revenge-driven role.

The sequel goes bigger on action and scale, with Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun playing key parts in the story.

Multi-language release and global reach

The film is not just targeting Hindi audiences. It will release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam as well, which should help it reach a much wider audience across the country.

There is strong interest overseas too, with advance bookings picking up in international markets ahead of release.

OTT release planned after theatrical run

After its run in theatres, Dhurandhar 2 will stream on JioHotstar. The exact date is not confirmed yet, but it is expected to arrive online after completing its theatrical window.

Can Dhurandhar 2 break all records?

With the kind of advance booking numbers it has already seen, plus the festive release timing, expectations are naturally very high.

The first film was a massive success, and going by the current buzz, the sequel could go even bigger. Whether it actually breaks records will depend on how audiences respond after release, but the opening clearly looks strong.