- Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases in cinemas on March 19
- Paid previews on March 18 earned Rs 40.54 crore from advance ticket sales
- Day 1 advance bookings total Rs 29.02 crore with 4.70 lakh tickets sold in India
Ranveer Singh is all set to wow his fans with Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to release in cinemas on March 19. Paid preview shows will take place a day earlier on March 18.
Advance bookings have been open since March 7, and the early numbers suggest the film is off to a very solid start. The sequel is expected to build on the success of the first film, which had a strong run at the box office.
Special previews
The paid preview shows alone have already brought in Rs 40.54 crore through advance ticket sales, as per a Sacnilk report.
Day 1
For the opening day (March 19), the film has sold over 4.70 lakh tickets across more than 15,000 shows in India. The advance booking total for Day 1 currently stands at Rs 29.02 crore.
Overseas
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is also doing well outside India. Overseas advance sales for the opening weekend are estimated at around Rs 60 crore. This adds a big push to the overall opening numbers and shows global interest in the film.
Total so far
If you combine paid previews, Day 1 advance bookings, and overseas sales, the total for the opening window is already above Rs 130 crore. This includes block seats as well.
About the film
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a spy action thriller that continues the story from the first film. It focuses on high-stakes missions, undercover operations and a central character dealing with new threats.
The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
In addition to Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi will be seen in the project. The film has been jointly bankrolled by Jio Studios and B62 Studios.