Record-breaking premieres drive strong opening
Dhurandhar 2 opened to a massive response and quickly became one of the biggest Bollywood releases of 2026. Ranveer Singh returned as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari. Director Aditya Dhar launched the film with paid previews on Wednesday. It hit theatres worldwide on March 19. The makers scheduled nearly 10,000 premiere shows, setting a new benchmark.
Strong advance bookings boost box office numbers
The film broke records even before release. It earned ₹44 crore from paid previews alone. Trade experts expect ₹60–70 crore more on day one. This puts the film close to a ₹100 crore opening. The team opened advance bookings earlier this week. Pre-sales began with the trailer launch and created strong buzz. Fans showed high interest over the past three months.
Star cast strengthens the sequel’s appeal
The sequel brings back a powerful cast. R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt play key roles. Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandore, and Sara Arjun add strong support. Yami Gautam appears in a special cameo. Jio Studios and B62 Studios produced the film. The first part released on December 5, 2025, and earned ₹1300 crore worldwide.
Minor glitches fail to slow momentum
Some shows faced issues during paid previews. The team cancelled a few dubbed versions due to content delays. The makers postponed Malayalam and Kannada shows to Thursday. Tamil and Telugu shows also started late. Some cinemas in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata reported technical glitches. Despite this, the film maintained strong momentum. It still achieved the biggest worldwide Bollywood opening through advance bookings. The film now looks set to dominate the box office.os and B62 Studios, the film builds on the legacy of its predecessor, which was released on December 5, 2025, and went on to gross ₹1300 crore worldwide.
Glitches fail to slow record-breaking momentum
Despite minor setbacks during paid previews—including cancellations of dubbed versions and technical glitches in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata—the film’s momentum remained unstoppable. Regional language shows in Malayalam and Kannada were postponed, while Tamil and Telugu screenings saw delays. However, these issues did little to dent the film’s performance, as Dhurandhar 2 still managed to achieve the biggest worldwide Bollywood opening through advance bookings. With strong word-of-mouth and packed theatres, the film is now poised to dominate the box office in the coming days.
