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Dhurandhar 2 Advance Booking Nears Baahubali 2 Record: Top Day 1 Ticket Sales in National Chains Compared

Advance booking for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is showing exceptional momentum across India's national multiplex chains, placing the film among the biggest Hindi pre-sale performers in recent years. Early trends indicate that the Ranveer Singh starrer has sold close to six lakh tickets across major chains for opening day and paid previews combined, bringing it close to the historic benchmark set by some of the largest blockbusters in Hindi cinema. Early booking data suggests that Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is witnessing strong demand across multiplex circuits nationwide. The film has reportedly sold nearly 600,000 tickets across national chains for Day 1 including paid previews, signalling one of the strongest pre-sale performances for a Bollywood release. The surge is particularly visible at PVR INOX, India's largest multiplex chain, where the film has already crossed 150,000 tickets in advance bookings. This marks the highest-ever premiere day pre-sale recorded for a Bollywood film at the chain, underlining the scale of anticipation ahead of release. To place these numbers in context, the following films currently hold the highest Day 1 advance booking ticket sales across national multiplex chains for Hindi releases: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi) – 6.50 lakh tickets Jawan – 5.57 lakh tickets Pathaan – 5.56 lakh tickets KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) – 5.15 lakh tickets Animal – 4.60 lakh tickets (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With advance sales nearing the six lakh ticket mark, Dhurandhar 2 is now positioned very close to the all-time benchmark established by the Hindi version of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. However, the comparison also comes with an important structural difference. Baahubali 2 achieved its record-breaking national chain advance sales primarily through regular opening-day bookings in 2017, at a time when large-scale paid preview screenings were not a common strategy in India. In contrast, Dhurandhar 2 has scheduled extensive paid previews a day before release, with tickets for those shows going on sale alongside the opening-day bookings. As a result, the film's cumulative advance ticket count includes both premiere previews and Day 1 sales, which has further accelerated its pre-sale momentum. The film's advance booking momentum has been supported by strong demand in multiplex-driven markets such as Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Premium formats and late-night shows are witnessing rapid occupancy growth, while the addition of paid preview screenings has further boosted early ticket sales. Dhurandhar 2 is firmly on course to surpass existing benchmarks and claim the No. 1 spot for Day 1 advance bookings in the history of Hindi cinema. The film's rapid ticket sales across national chains indicate that it is set to move past previous record-holders and establish a new opening-day pre-sales milestone, highlighting the extraordinary anticipation surrounding the sequel.

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3 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2 Advance Booking: Can it Surpass KGF 2 and Jawan to Enter the All Time Top 5 Hindi Gross Records?

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is currently witnessing a significant surge in ticket sales ahead of its grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is carrying high expectations following the massive success of its predecessor. As the countdown begins, the primary focus for trade analysts is whether the film can secure a position among the top five highest Hindi advance bookings of all time, a list currently dominated by massive event films. As of March 14th at 9:00 PM—with five days still remaining before its premiere—Dhurandhar 2 has already gathered a gross total of ₹11.65 crore(including blocked seats). Historically, major action sequels see their most significant jump in bookings during the final 48 to 72 hours. Given the current momentum and the addition of early 6 AM shows in major cities, the film is expected to see a steep climb in numbers as it nears its opening day. To enter the elite Top 5 list, Dhurandhar 2 must first surpass the ₹29.25 crore benchmark set by Animal. The current record-holders are a mix of pan-India dubbed hits and superstar-led entertainers. KGF: Chapter 2 remains the leader, being the only film to cross the ₹40 crore mark in Hindi advance sales. Meanwhile, trade data for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has been verified; the Hindi version of the film collected ₹37.53 crore in opening day gross advance bookings in 2017, a record it held for several years. All-Time Highest Hindi Advance Bookings (Opening Day Gross) MOVIE NAME ADVANCE COLLECTION (GROSS) KGF: Chapter 2 ₹ 40.65 Cr Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ₹ 37.53 Cr Pushpa 2: The Rule ₹ 37.30 Cr Jawan ₹ 37.24 Cr Animal ₹ 29.25 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Reaching the all-time Top 5 remains a strong possibility if the film maintains its current momentum in key territories like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. With a massive nationwide release spanning over 9,500 shows and high demand for premium formats like IMAX and 4DX, the final advance booking total is on track to challenge the records established by recent blockbusters like Jawan and Pushpa 2. With the final countdown officially underway, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is moving with unstoppable momentum toward the record books. Given the humungous demand and record-breaking trends across all major circuits, the film is now set to disrupt the all-time charts, solidifying its legacy as one of the most dominant advance booking successes in the history of Hindi cinema.

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69 days ago

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Ranveer Singh Starrer Dhurandhar Nears Pushpa 2 Record Ahead of The Second Part's Titanic Clash with Yash's Toxic

Yash Raj Films has acknowledged the historic box office run of Dhurandhar, as the Ranveer Singh-starrer continues its sensational march in theatres. The Aditya Dhar directorial has not only shattered multiple records in its extended run but has now firmly positioned itself as the biggest blockbuster in Hindi cinema history. After completing over a month at the box office, Dhurandhar recently scripted another milestone by delivering the biggest 5th weekend ever for a Hindi film, collecting an impressive ₹33.25 crore net. With this, the film's total net collection has surged past 781 crore in just 33 days, putting it within striking distance of Pushpa 2's all-time Hindi net record. It will cross Pushpa 2's 812 crore net record over its 6th weekend to become the biggest Hindi grosser. Dhurandhar has set a new gold standard for solo-language releases. While other ₹1000-crore club entrants relied on pan-India, multi-language releases to increase their numbers, Ranveer Singh's espionage drama has achieved this gargantuan feat through its Hindi version only, making it a unique record holder in the history of the Indian box office. Director Aditya Dhar has once again proven his mettle in the action-thriller genre. After the massive success of Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhar has scaled even greater heights with Dhurandhar. Below is a look at his top-performing directorial ventures: Dhurandhar (2025): ₹781.75 Cr+ (India Net - Ongoing) Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019): ₹244.14 Cr (India Net) With just two major releases, Aditya Dhar has become one of the most bankable directors in the country. His ability to blend realistic military/intelligence operations with high-octane commercial cinema has resonated deeply with the Naya Bharat audience. The frenzy surrounding the film isn't stopping anytime soon. The makers have already confirmed Dhurandhar: Part 2 (officially titled Dhurandhar 2: Revenge), which is slated for a grand release on March 19, 2026. However, the path to the box office won't be easy this time. Dhurandhar 2 is set for a massive box office collision with Yash's highly anticipated Pan-India film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   While Dhurandhar currently rules the charts, one cannot underestimate the box office might of Yash, who essentially redefined the Pan-India phenomenon. Yash's KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) holds the distinction of being the Highest Grossing Indian Film of the Year (HGOTY) for 2022, with a staggering Indian net collection of approximately ₹859.7 Crore and a worldwide gross of ₹ 1,215 crore. Even before the sequel, KGF: Chapter 1 had already set a benchmark as the first Kannada film to cross the ₹250 crore mark worldwide. Yash remains one of the few actors whose films have consistently challenged the dominance of the biggest Bollywood and Tollywood stars, making his upcoming return with Toxic a genuine threat to any record currently standing. Dhurandhar has received praise not just for its box office numbers but for its technical brilliance. Featuring an ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, the film gripped audiences despite its massive 214-minute (3 hours and 34 minutes) runtime. As the film continues its legendary run, it currently stands as the 4th highest domestic grosser of all time, sitting just behind Pushpa 2: The Rule, Baahubali 2, and KGF Chapter 2. With the sequel arriving in just a few months, the Dhurandhar mania is only expected to intensify.

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1250 days ago

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Box Office: Kantara Hits All-Time Record In Karnataka For The Second Week

Bengaluru, October 14 - Rishab Shetty's adventure action thriller film, Kantara has had an excellent second week at the domestic box office. The sensational blockbuster movie grossed approx. 50 crores in India during the second week, helping itself reach 85.6 crores gross in just two weeks while the worldwide total stands at 93.6 crores. ## Produced by Hombale Films, "Kantara" has been competing with the biggest Kannada blockbuster of all time, KGF: Chapter 2 in the home state, Karnataka, and is leading the Yash-starrer after 5th day at the box office. Thanks to the blockbuster trending at the box office so far, "Kantara" has set an all-time record in Karnataka for the second week. ## "Kantara" has grossed 46.42 crores in the state in the second week, which is the biggest ever. Previously, "KGF 2" had this record with 34.2 crores though it had grossed over 100 crores in the opening week against 34.05 crores of "Kantara". ## "KGF 2", which was also produced by Hombale Films, finished its lifetime run in Karnataka with approx. 183 crores. "Kantara" is unlikely to reach there but it definitely has a shot to gross well over 100 crores which it will achieve in the 3rd week. ## "Kantara" has also been released in Hindi version on October 14 and it is expected to do well considering the fact that the original Kannada version is witnessing Housefull boards outside many theaters in Mumbai and other North Indian cities. ## Stay tuned...

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2246 days ago

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Top 20 Upcoming Hindi Movies Of The Year 2020

If you are looking forward to getting the top movies of 2020 which could sway and slay the mind of the audience then you have hit the right spot to make yourself wake up. Fans are excited to see what the 2020 year has in store for us and it's sure the effect of being the hard fan of someone. ## Let's hit the list of the possible top 20 movies of 2020: ## Street Dancer - It is a dance film directed by Remo D'Souza and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and, Lizelle D'Souza. The story of the film is the view of a dance competition between some Indian and Pakistani dancers. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, and Nora Fatehi as the main factor of the movie cast. The movie is set to release on 24 January 2020.## Sooryavanshi - It is an action film that includes Akshay Kumar as DCP Veer Sooryavanshi and Katrina Kaif as Aditi Sooryavanshi. Sooryavanshi is directed by Rohit Shetty and Produced by Karan johar. The more interest goes up in the air that Akshay Kumar and Rohit Shetty are also making their first collaboration. After making the year 2019 his own, Akshay Kumar will be hoping for yet another blockbuster which will be released on 27 March 2020. ## Baaghi 3 - Baaghi 3 is an action thriller film directed by Ahmed Khan. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala it is a spiritual sequel to Baaghi (2016) and Baaghi 2 (2018). It stars Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role. Ritesh Deshmukh is also going to make his appearance for the first time in Baaghi 3 installment, while Shraddha Kapoor has already made her appearance in the first installment. It is an official remake of the 2012 Tamil film Vettai and set to release in cinemas on 6 March 2020.## RRR - RRR is an upcoming period action film that is directed and written by S. S. Rajamouli who also directed Bahubali. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr (Jr NTR), Ajay Devgan, Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt. It is a fictional story revolving around India's freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad, respectively. The story of this movie is a fictional retelling of their lives during their self-imposed exile. The film underlines the South Indian cinema debut of actors Ajay Devgan and Alia Bhatt. The movie is likely to release in October this year. ## Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan - The film is directed and written by Hitesh Kewalya which is a romantic comedy-drama film. The Movie stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar in the lead role. It is produced by Anand L Rai and Bhushan Kumar. The movie, themed on Homosexuality is the conductive-based quasi-sequel to the 2017 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan( English: be aware of marriage). The Movie will be releasing on 21 February 2020. ## Laxmmi Bomb - It is a comedy horror film produced by Shabina Khan and Tusshar Kapoor, written and directed by Raghava Lawrence who is making his Hindi directorial debut. The Film stars Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Akshay Kumar is likely to mark another year with hit movies as he has in the previous. The film will be hitting the screen on 22 May 2020 on the occasion of Eid. ## 83 - 83 is a sports drama film, based on Kapil Dev's journey in the Indian cricket team that how he got to become the captain of the India national cricket team and won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. It is directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Madhu Mantena, Deepika Padukone and Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars Ranvir Singh as Kapil Dev following some other cast such as Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Jiiva and Sahil Khattar.## KGF Chapter 2 - It is a period action film directed by Prashanth Neel. K.G.F. 1 was released in 2018 and went on to become successful even in Hindi cinema so the craze will be the same as we compare to the South. The film stars Yash in the lead role as it was featured in the first. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is also going to be introduced as an antagonist. K.G.F. Chapter 1 was hit in Hindi as it earned 44.42 Cr. The film is expected to exceed 200 Cr only in Hindi while it may earn 1000 Crore worldwide. ## Brahmastra - Its is a Superhero film written and directed by Ayan Mukharji, Karan Johar will be producing the film. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Akkineni Nagarjuna in crucial roles and will make as the first movies in the spied Trilogy. Sofar the date has not been taken into confirmation but scheduled for release in summer 2020. ## Shamshera - It is an action-adventure movie. The storyline is set in the 1800s which is leads the story about Dacoit clan who were determined to fight for their rights and independence against the British. The film is directed and written by Karan Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor. Ranvir will be seen playing a double role as a pivotal character Shamshera and his father. The film will release on July 31, 2020.## Lal Singh Chaddha - It is a comedy-drama film which An official remake of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump. It stars Amir Khan in the role of a titular character along with Kareena Kapoor as his love interest. The film is directed by Advait Chandan, produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, The film is programmed to be released in India on 25 December 2020. Lal Singh Chaddha will be Amir Khan's first movie after the Thugs Of Hindostan which didn't go well at the box office and declared disaster. Amir Khan is known for bringing unique movies every time and Lal Singh Chaddha could be another one on that list. It might become one of the highest grosser of the year.## Bhuj: The Pride Of India - It is a biographical war action film that is based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The storyline of the movie is about the life of IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik who was then in-charge of the Bhuj airport. He rebuilt the IAF airbase with the help of 300 local women. Ajay Devgan as Vijay Karnik is in the lead role. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Nora Fatehi, Sharad Kelkar, Ammy Virk, Pranitha Subhash, and Pawan Shankar Rahul Chowdhary. The movie is set to release before the Indian Independence day on 14 August 2020. ## Radhe - It is an action film produced by Sohail Khan and directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff and will be released on 22 May 2020 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Salman Khan will have a high hopes from Radhe as his previous movie Dabangg 3 didn't go well despite receiving mix reviews. ## Rannbhoomi - Rannbhoomi is an upcoming war-drama which will be directed by Shashank Khaitan. It stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role along with Sara Ali Khan and Jahnvi Kapoor. This film is still under development and looking to release the last part of the year.## Prithviraj - It is a historical period drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Aditya Chopra. It concludes the story of Prithviraj Chauhan's life. Akshay Kumar will be in the lead role along with Manushi Chhillar as his wife Samyukta is also making her debut with this movie. It will be released in India on 13 November 2020.## Coolie No 1 - It is an upcoming comedy film directed by David Dhawan with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan in the lead role. The movie is a remake of 1995 movie with the same name starred by Govinda and Karishma Kapoor which was the superhit at the box office. The movie is set to release on 1st Mat 2020.## Satyameva Jayate 2 - It is a vigilante action film which is directed by Milap Zaveri and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nikkhil Advani. It is the second installment of The 2018 film Satyamev Jaytate. The movie stars John Abraham who got a high appreciation for his act in the Satyamev Jaytate along Divya Khosla Kumar who is making her comeback in the main lead role after almost 15 years. The movie is scheduled to release on 2nd October on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.## Gangubai Kathiawadi - It is a biographical crime film directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali along with Pen India Limited. The film stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role and is based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai about Gangubai Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura. It is set to release on 11 September 2020. ## Sardar Udham Singh - After winning the National Award for his act in Uri: The Surgical Strike, Vicky Kaushal will be in action again in his upcoming biographical film Sardar Udham Singh which. The film is directed by Shoojit Sircar, produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar is scheduled to release on 2nd October with Satyameva Jayate 2. ## Shershaah - It is an another biographical action film which is based on the life of an army officer and Param Vir Chakra awardee Vikram Batra. Sidharth Malhotra will be in a double role as Vikram Batra and his identical twin brother Vishal. Kiara Advani will be opposite to him who portrays his fiancée. The film is directed by Vishnuvardhan, produced by Dharma Productions, and Kaash Entertainment will release on 3rd July. ## For the more and the latest news about Movies, stay tuned with us.