1. The much-awaited Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, released on March 19, 2026. Following the massive success of the first installment, expectations were sky-high, and the sequel did not disappoint at the ticket counters.
2. Opening Day Numbers
India Net Collection (Day 1): ~₹28.6 crore
India Gross Collection: ~₹33.6 crore
Screens Released: ~8,900 across India
The film registered strong occupancy rates from early morning shows, with fans flocking to theatres in large numbers.
3. Advance Bookings & Previews
Paid previews on March 18 alone contributed nearly ₹50 crore, showcasing extraordinary demand.
Advance bookings crossed ₹200 crore, placing Dhurandhar 2 among the top five biggest pre-sales in Indian cinema history, alongside RRR, Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, and Leo.
4. Audience & Critical Response
Fans: Praised Ranveer Singh’s powerful performance and the film’s high-octane action sequences.
Critics: Appreciated the scale, direction, and continuation of the spy-thriller narrative.
The film is being hailed as a crowd-pleaser, balancing mass entertainment with slick production values.
Dhurandhar 2 has delivered a blockbuster opening, with ₹28.6 crore net on Day 1.
Despite competition from Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the film is leading in collections.
With strong word-of-mouth and massive advance sales, industry experts predict a ₹100+ crore weekend, cementing its place as one of 2026’s biggest hits.
