Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 expected to earn Rs 2000 crore, trade calls it ‘tsunami’
Dhurandhar 2 created history at the box office with huge advance bookings and huge crowds on the first day. Trade analysts compared its craze to Sholay and predicted a big weekend.
Dhurandhar: RevengeThe film starring Ranveer Singh received a historic response. From day one, the film is a tsunami at the box office, with early estimates suggesting it may earn over Rs 100 crore on the first day. With unprecedented advance bookings and huge audience support on the occasion of Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations, the film has emerged as one of the biggest openers in Indian cinema.
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Speaking exclusively to India Today, trade experts Taran Adarsh and Ramesh Bala shared the details.
‘A rare phenomenon in today’s times’
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh described the film’s performance as a rare event in today’s times. “This kind of reaction stalwart I think that’s rare these days. This is an incident. It has opened to an overwhelming response. The film has become a tsunami at the box office on the very first day. Paid previews were also historic,” he said, pointing to the scale of demand across the country.
Record breaking ticket sales and advance booking
The film’s momentum was visible even before its release, with record-breaking paid previews and extraordinary ticket sales. Taran highlighted the excitement surrounding the film’s release, saying, “It’s selling around 107 thousand tickets per hour on BookMyShow – and I think that says it all.” – This is one of the highest hourly ticket sales rates recorded for an Indian film.
Massive opening numbers around the world
Backing it up with numbers, Ramesh Bala said, “Worldwide is around Rs 182 crore, and in India around Rs 130. The paid preview collection was around Rs 40 crore,” underscoring the scale of the opening.
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Taran went a step further, comparing this craze with historical cinematic moments cinder. “The craze and the craze for that movie Dhurandhar 2 Now they are equal. Yes, it’s modern times, present times cinderif you ask me. Because I’ve seen that era, that’s why I’m talking about it, and I would say that with social media, it’s definitely multiplied.
“But having said that, I think stalwartas a standalone film, and Dhurandhar 2 Also, going to rewrite history. This is an incident. This is something else. I think nowadays you don’t get to see these kind of numbers, these kind of bookings and these kind of reactions for films. The craze is immense,” he said, emphasizing how rare such a massive audience reaction is in contemporary times.
The sequel builds on a strong foundation
According to both analysts, the success of the sequel is deeply tied to the foundation laid by the first part. Taran said, “The first part laid the foundation, the second part is about reaping the harvest. Everything fell into place – from Ranveer Singh to Akshay Khanna, Sanjay Dutt to Aditya Dhar. Content speaks louder than words, and figures also speak louder than words.”
he adds, “stalwart Worked not only in India but also in UK and Australia. A large population of neighboring countries also lives there. Part 1 is trending at number one on Netflix in that country. This says it all. they are dancing to the song prank. The film has made a similar impact not only in India but also across the borders. and I think Dhurandhar 2 Something else is going to happen.”
Opening weekend estimates are huge
Ramesh agreed on the trajectory, adding that the opening weekend itself could be big. “The three-day number could be between Rs 350-400 crore,” he said.
However, the full potential of the film may be affected due to logistical constraints on the opening day. Despite the delay in regional release due to certification, Bala is confident.
The trade analyst said, “Definitely, the cancellation of shows in regional languages impacted the collections. Some of those shows were shifted to Hindi, but not every audience opted to watch it in Hindi. So, at least Rs 10 crore could have been less on the previews. Had that not been the case, the actual numbers, including the first day collections, could have been even better. They are already saying that it has broken many records, but yes, it could have been higher.”
He said, “There is also the issue of delay in release in some languages like Kannada. The censor certificates are coming one by one. If there is a last minute improvement, the film has to be censored again. Unless you have the physically censored copy uploaded on the website, you cannot release the film. This is the reason for the delay in regional languages. It happened in that order – Hindi got it first, then Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. There was a gap of a few hours between each. My understanding is That’s the Kannada version releasing tomorrow morning, Saturday.”
no competition except yourself
However, Taran stressed that the film’s real competition is not from other blockbusters but from its own legacy. “This film is not going to compete RRR, Baahubali, Pushpa, KGF-Tell the names of the films. it’s about to compete stalwart. Its direct competition is with its first part. So to say that it will compete with other films is wrong. This is my humble opinion.”
“I think it’s going to compete Dhurandhar Part 1And I think the best thing is that you are competing with your own film. Let’s see. It’s had a historic start with paid previews and today is the second day, and I think so stalwartI also told this to the makers, ‘I think this was your trailer, the picture is yet to come. (I feel like it was just your trailer, the movie is yet to come)”, he added.
Unstoppable pace and the long haul ahead
With strong word of mouth and continued demand, the trade expects the film to maintain its momentum in the coming weeks. Taran hinted that the collection could go even higher.
He said, “This hype, this craze – it is unprecedented, but if you ask Jio and B62 – Lokesh Dhar and Aditya Dhar – with all due respect to them, even they would not know. Because when a tsunami comes, how can you control it? It is a tsunami. It is getting worse everywhere. The way tickets are being sold, the way the demand is, it is unimaginable.”
“In my 46 years, I have rarely seen such a phenomenon. This is one of them. And I am very proud and happy that I could see it again. Because somewhere there was this narrative that Bollywood is over, that it doesn’t make good films. I think all those people have been silenced now. Look at the numbers. Numbers speak louder than words. You have to bow before the box office. Where will it go? 2000 crores, Rs 2500 crore – the sky is the limit. Just look at the storm and see its power,” Taran added.
Runtime, Pricing and Industry Impact
Also, Ramesh highlighted the structural factors affecting the initial momentum of the film. “It is a four-hour long film, the number of shows is limited, the collections may not increase rapidly in the beginning,” he said, adding that with time, the film “will accumulate strong numbers.”
When asked about the ticket price, Taran said, “When the audience decides to watch a film, nothing can stop them. IPL, exams, rain, heat, ticket price; nothing. Look at the ticket price, Rs 1500, Rs 2000, even Rs 2500 – and still houseful shows. This clearly indicates that if the film is good, it can weather any storm.”
Impact on other releases
The dominance of the film has also affected the release calendar. except Pawan Kalyan Ustad Bhagat SinghMany major releases have fallen by the wayside. “Even now, the films releasing in the next 2-3 weeks should be shifted. It’s going to be a long haul. It’s not going to slow down any time soon. This film will continue its winning run,” Taran and Ramesh said.
talking about Ustad Bhagat SinghRamesh said, “In terms of competition, Ustad Bhagat Singh has taken good numbers compared to Pawan Kalyan’s previous films. There are two Telugu markets – Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where Hyderabad is a major hub. In Andhra Pradesh, Ustad Bhagat Singh did not face competition from stalwartBut this happened in Hyderabad. Overall, it collected around Rs 50 crore in both the states on the first day.
He further said, “As far as the matter is concerned maestroThis will continue, but on the contrary, word of mouth is mixed. stalwart. So, don’t expect it to be a blockbuster – it will be a decent one. It is not performing as well as Pawan Kalyan’s previous film. OGWhereas, which earned around Rs 75 crore on the first day. maestro It is doing a business of about Rs 50 crore. From both content and competition stalwart “Contributed to these numbers.”
‘Bollywood is back in a big way’
On a final note, talking about stalwartTaran concluded, “We need to appreciate that people are coming back to theaters in a big way. Bollywood is back in a big way. The confidence is back. There is a lot of positivity in the industry, a lot of happiness. Now we just need a few more successes this year, and everything will be fine.”
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is directed by Ranveer Singh and also stars Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun.