Dhurandhar 2 Shatters Records with Unprecedented Advance Ticket Sales
Following the monumental success of the original 'Dhurandhar', anticipation for its sequel, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar, has reached fever pitch. The film is not merely expected to have a strong opening day; it is already making cinematic history with its extraordinary advance ticket sales and pre-release numbers.
Unprecedented Demand Leads to Midnight Screenings
Reports confirm that advance bookings have already surpassed one million tickets, compelling theaters nationwide to schedule additional shows, including rare post-midnight screenings. The film's extensive runtime of nearly four hours presents a significant logistical challenge for exhibitors, as most theaters can typically accommodate only four shows per screen daily.
According to sources cited by Hindustan Times, multiplex chains are allocating approximately four hours and forty minutes for each screening. This allocation includes time for trailers, an interval, and necessary preparation of the auditorium for subsequent shows. The overwhelming demand has prompted numerous theaters to introduce late-night screenings, a rarity for Indian film releases.
Regional Impact and Theater Adjustments
In the Mumbai and Thane regions, prominent cinemas such as PVR Chakala and MovieMax Sion have scheduled weekend shows starting as early as 1:50 AM, with screenings continuing until around 11:30 PM across multiple screens. Similarly, MovieMax Thane and Connplex Cinemas have initiated post-midnight screenings beginning Thursday itself.
While safety and operational concerns may limit such arrangements in some areas, indications suggest that theaters across western and southern India are preparing to implement late-night shows in the coming days. The film's influence is notably evident at Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir, which has famously screened 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' daily at 11:30 AM for three decades.
To accommodate Dhurandhar 2's extended runtime, the classic film has been moved to an earlier morning slot, a adjustment previously made during the release of 'Pushpa 2'. This shift underscores the significant impact and scheduling demands of major releases on established theater routines.
Record-Breaking Financial Milestones
The buzz surrounding Dhurandhar 2 has propelled it to smash the advance booking record of Rs 25 crore, previously held by Pawan Kalyan's 'OG'. The film has already amassed over Rs 35 crore in advance sales domestically. On the global stage, it has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian film to cross USD 5 million in pre-sales in North America.
Overall, the global advance booking collections have now exceeded an impressive Rs 125 crore, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema and highlighting the immense anticipation and commercial potential of this highly awaited sequel.
