Bollywood star Ranveer Singh’s upcoming action film Dhurandhar 2 is already creating a strong buzz at the box office ahead of its release. The film, which is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, has reportedly surpassed the advance paid preview collections of the blockbuster Stree 2, raising expectations for a massive opening.
Paid Preview Collections Cross ‘Stree 2’
Paid preview shows for “Dhurandhar 2” are scheduled for March 18, a day before the official release. Despite still having several days left for booking, the film has already exceeded the preview earnings of “Stree 2.”
The 2024 horror-comedy Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, had earned around ₹8.75 crore from its paid previews.
Over 2 Lakh Tickets Sold
According to trade tracking platform Sacnilk, as of 2 pm on March 9, 215,279 tickets for the paid previews of “Dhurandhar 2” had already been sold.
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Advance earnings: approximately ₹12.72 crore
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Bookings: still ongoing
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Release date: March 19
With nearly nine days still remaining for preview screenings, industry observers believe the film may set a new benchmark in advance ticket sales.
Star-Studded Cast
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features a powerful ensemble cast including:
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Ranveer Singh
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Sanjay Dutt
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R. Madhavan
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Arjun Rampal
Fans are particularly excited to see Ranveer Singh returning to his high-octane action avatar.
Buzz Around Akshaye Khanna’s Character
Another highlight generating excitement is the possible return of Akshaye Khanna as Rehman the Dacoit. In the previous installment, the character’s story appeared to conclude. However, reports suggest the sequel may explore his backstory.
A brief glimpse of the actor in the trailer has further fueled speculation, though the makers have not officially confirmed his appearance.
Expectations After First Film’s Success
The first film in the franchise reportedly grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest commercial successes. Given the strong response to advance bookings, industry experts believe “Dhurandhar 2” could deliver another blockbuster performance at the box office.
