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In a feat unheard of in modern Indian cinema, the blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar is set to continue its theatrical run until the release of its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, making it the first time in history a prequel will run until its sequel's launch. The original film is set to complete its 100th day in theatres tomorrow, a rare milestone in the post-pandemic era and a testament to its enduring popularity despite being available on Netflix. To celebrate this, the first installment was re-released globally on March 13, 2026, across more than 1000 screens. The hype is evident on BookMyShow, where over 500,000 users have marked interest for the upcoming sequel.
The film's popularity is also reflected on ticketing platforms, with Dhurandhar selling over 1.3 crore tickets on BookMyShow, making it the highest-selling Hindi film on the platform. The milestone underscores the film's extraordinary theatrical demand and sustained audience interest, especially remarkable in an era where many films shift quickly to streaming platforms despite the movie already being available on Netflix.
The sequel, slated for a worldwide release on March 19, 2026, is already shattering box office records with its advance bookings for premiere shows on March 18, scheduled across more than 9000 shows. The film has amassed over ₹50 crore in worldwide advance sales, with a prediction of a historic opening day of ₹100 crore. In India alone, the premiere gross has already crossed ₹24.4 crore, surpassing previous records for paid previews held by other major films. This high demand is reflected in premium ticket prices, with some recliner seats reaching ₹3,100 in cities like Mumbai.
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The international response has been particularly phenomenal, especially in North America. The film has already grossed approximately $3.50 million, around ₹32.5 crore, in overseas pre-sales for its opening weekend. The United States is leading this charge with nearly $2.25 million in sales for the extended four-day weekend, with states like Texas and California showing very strong pre-sale figures. The total advance collection for the North American premiere has already climbed to an impressive $1.2 million, surpassing the previous record held by Animal.The film's premium theatrical experience is further solidified by its confirmed release in AMC Dolby Cinema (Dolby Vision) across the USA. This makes Dhurandhar: The Revenge only the third Indian feature film to receive a Dolby release in the United States, following in the footsteps of RRR and Pushpa 2: The Rule
In Canada, the film is witnessing an unprecedented surge with weekend pre-sales having already crossed the 900K mark and heading toward 1M shortly. This represents the biggest trend ever recorded for an Indian title in the region. A $10M opening weekend at the North American box office is now locked, making it the first Bollywood film and only the third Indian title—following Baahubali 2 and Kalki 2898 AD—to cross this milestone. Beyond North America, other territories in Europe, Asia, and Oceania have added nearly $1 million in advance bookings, placing Dhurandhar: The Revenge on path to become a historic global blockbuster.
