Dhurandhar 2 Smashes Box Office Records with Monumental Advance Booking Figures
In a stunning development for Bollywood, director Aditya Dhar's highly anticipated sequel 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has officially shattered the advance booking record previously held by Pawan Kalyan's Telugu blockbuster 'OG'. The film has achieved a monumental milestone by raking in an astonishing ₹33 crore from preview shows alone, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Record-Breaking Advance Collections Cross ₹50 Crore Mark
According to industry tracking platform Sacnilk, the total advance collections for 'Dhurandhar 2' have now crossed the ₹50 crore gross mark, creating unprecedented excitement ahead of its March 19th release. The film's opening day sales have already touched ₹16 crore gross, with these impressive numbers coming from approximately 3.6 lakh tickets sold across the country.
What makes this achievement particularly remarkable is the scale of preview screenings, with over 7.10 lakh tickets already booked for these special early shows. This completely eclipses the previous record of ₹25 crore held by Pawan Kalyan's 'OG', establishing 'Dhurandhar 2' as the new standard-bearer for advance booking success in Indian cinema.
Rakesh Bedi Praises Director Aditya Dhar's Sensitive Approach
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who stars as Jameel Jamali in the film, recently spoke about the project during the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 in Mumbai. Bedi heaped praise on director Aditya Dhar, describing him as a 'sensible and sensitive' filmmaker who possesses the unique ability to balance mega-scale action sequences with deep emotional nuances.
'He's a great guy, very gentleman, very sensible, very sensitive and extremely understandable,' Bedi said about Dhar's personality and working style. 'I did a little bit of homework for the role, but not much. Most of it came very organically.' When asked about challenges in preparing for his character, Bedi responded confidently, 'I don't think so.'
Maintaining Secrecy Around the Storyline
Despite the massive hype and record-breaking advance numbers, the film's makers are maintaining strict secrecy around the storyline. Rakesh Bedi also chose to reveal very little when asked about what audiences can expect from the sequel. His brief response simply stated, 'It's coming on 19th March, that's all.'
Fans are particularly excited about Ranveer Singh's character development, hoping that his portrayal will be even fiercer in this sequel. The star-studded cast includes:
- Ranveer Singh in the lead role
- Arjun Rampal
- Sanjay Dutt
- R. Madhavan
- Sara Arjun
- Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali
- Danish Pandor
- Gaurav Gera
The film represents a significant moment for Bollywood, demonstrating that well-crafted action films with emotional depth can achieve unprecedented commercial success even before their official release. As the industry watches with bated breath, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' prepares to make cinematic history when it hits theaters on March 19th.
