Bollywood film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed ₹100 crore in worldwide advance bookings before release, creating massive buzz ahead of its March 19 opening.
Bollywood’s upcoming action film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has created a huge buzz even before hitting theatres, as it has already crossed ₹100 crore in worldwide advance bookings. The film, which is scheduled to release on March 19, has recorded impressive pre-sales both in India and overseas markets. According to trade reports, the film’s global advance booking collections stood at around ₹101 crore by the end of Saturday. Out of this, approximately ₹44 crore has come from bookings within India, while around ₹57 crore has been collected from international markets. This strong performance indicates massive anticipation among audiences and suggests that the film could open with record-breaking numbers at the box office.The strong advance booking numbers have surprised trade analysts, who believe that the film’s pre-release business may grow significantly in the coming days. If the momentum continues, the worldwide advance booking figures could potentially reach ₹150 crore or even ₹200 crore before the film officially releases. Such numbers are rarely seen for Hindi films and reflect the massive hype surrounding the project. The film is also benefiting from strong marketing campaigns and a loyal fan base that supported the first part of the franchise.
Overseas Demand Breaks Records
The film has witnessed particularly strong demand in international markets, where ticket sales have been exceptionally high. In Australia, Dhurandhar: The Revenge reportedly earned about 1.05 million Australian dollars, which is roughly ₹6.8 crore. With this achievement, the film has broken a long-standing record previously held by Baahubali: The Conclusion. This milestone has highlighted the growing popularity of Indian cinema across global markets.In North America as well, the film has generated impressive advance bookings. Ticket sales in the region have reached around 3.40 million dollars, which translates to approximately ₹31.4 crore. Trade experts believe that this figure could soon rise to between 4 million and 5 million dollars before the film’s release. Because of the overwhelming response from audiences, distributors and cinema chains are reportedly planning to increase the number of shows in several cities to accommodate demand.The international success of the film’s advance booking campaign reflects the expanding reach of Bollywood films among global audiences. Over the past decade, Indian films have gained strong viewership in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and several European markets. The early success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in overseas territories suggests that it could become one of the biggest international hits for a Hindi film in recent years.
Film Aims for Historic ₹200 Crore Pre-Sales
Trade analysts are closely watching the film’s booking trends because it has the potential to reach a historic milestone. According to industry estimates, worldwide advance bookings are likely to cross ₹150 crore comfortably before the release date. If ticket sales in India continue at the current pace, the film could even approach the ₹200 crore mark in global pre-sales.This would place the film among the biggest pre-release successes in Indian cinema history. Earlier films such as Pushpa 2, Leo and RRR had generated massive advance booking figures, but none managed to cross ₹200 crore before release. If Dhurandhar: The Revenge achieves this milestone, it would become the first Indian film to reach such a figure in pre-sales alone.The excitement surrounding the film is also linked to the success of the first installment of the franchise. The original Dhurandhar was a major box office blockbuster and received tremendous response both in India and internationally. The film earned around ₹1,303 crore worldwide during its theatrical run. In India alone, it recorded a gross collection of approximately ₹1,005.85 crore, while its net collection was about ₹836.95 crore. This made it the highest-grossing Hindi single-language film in the country at the time.The first film also performed strongly in overseas markets, where it collected around ₹299.5 crore. In the United States and Canada particularly, the film was extremely successful and earned more than ₹193 crore. Interestingly, the film achieved this level of success even though it was not released in Gulf countries due to restrictions at the time. In addition to its commercial success, Dhurandhar also became the highest-grossing ‘A’-rated film in Indian cinema.With such an impressive legacy, expectations for Dhurandhar: The Revenge are extremely high. Industry observers believe that the film could open with one of the biggest box office weekends in Bollywood history if the current booking trend continues. The coming days will therefore be crucial in determining whether the film can achieve the unprecedented ₹200 crore advance booking milestone before its release.
