Dhurandhar 2 report: Rs 123 crore in pre-sales globally, post-midnight shows added
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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is making history with a massive Rs 123 crore in global pre-sales. Reports suggest that multiplexes are scheduling post-midnight shows for the film.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set for a historic opening at the global box office. According to tracking website, Sacnilk, the Aditya Dhar film has already grossed Rs 123 crore from the premiere and day one bookings (including blocked seats). With more shows yet to open, the numbers are expected to soar in the next two days, ahead of its grand release in theatres.
While Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for a wide release on March 19, premiere shows have been scheduled for March 18 across the country. According to reports, the film recorded a gross of Rs 38.50 crore from the premiere shows.
On Day 1 (March 19), the film registered a domestic collection of Rs 24.50 crore across 13,000 shows in India. The pre-sales in the international circuits now stand at approximately Rs 60 crore, taking the pre-sales numbers to Rs 123 crore globally.
Going by the initial numbers, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set for a historic opening at the box office on March 18 (premiere) and March 19 (global release). More theatres across the country are expected to open bookings in the coming hours.
Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has a runtime of three hours and 55 minutes. Reports suggest that shows as early as 2 am have been scheduled in cities like Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad. In Mumbai, MovieMax Sion and Movie Max Wonder Mall in Thane have listed 2:15 am and 5:30 am shows. More multiples are expected to follow this trend to accommodate the almost four-hour film.
For Dhurandhar: The Revenge, theatre owners are planning to add round-the-clock screenings to manage fan frenzy and demand for tickets. It is being said that exhibitors are planning to adopt the 24-hour screening model for Dhurandhar 2 in many cities.
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