With just two days left for the release of Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated spy-action film ‘Dhurandhar’, advance booking numbers have exploded. Despite bookings being open for only limited shows, the film has recorded a staggering 394% surge in ticket sales within the last 36 hours.
According to data updated till Wednesday, 10 AM, the film is currently accepting pre-bookings for 2,979 shows, and the rapid spike in sales strongly hints at a thunderous opening day this Friday, 5 December, when the film hits theatres worldwide.
A Mega Release With Record Runtime
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is among the biggest Bollywood releases of 2025. The censor board has cleared the film with an ‘A’ certificate, making it the first adult-rated film of Ranveer Singh’s career.
The runtime is another talking point:
3 hours, 34 minutes, 1 second — the longest Hindi film in the last 20 years.
The last film to hold this record was Jodhaa Akbar (2008), which clocked in at 3 hours 33 minutes.
Ticket Sales Show Massive Acceleration
Featuring Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and child actress Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar opened limited advance bookings over the weekend.
As per sacnilk:
- Monday, 6 PM: 9,274 tickets sold
- Wednesday, 10 AM: 45,811 tickets sold
- Number of shows increased from 2,313 to 2,979
This marks a dramatic 394% spike in advance ticket sales within a day and a half.
Advance Booking Revenue Crosses ₹3.70 Crore With Block Seats
As of 3 December, 10 AM, the film has sold 45,811 tickets, generating:
- ₹2.08 crore gross (excluding block seats)
- ₹3.70 crore gross (including block seats)
For comparison, Ranveer Singh’s previous theatrical release, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, earned ₹3.93 crore in advance sales on Day 1 and opened with a ₹11.10 crore net collection.
Top 10 Advance Bookings of 2025 (So Far)
(Excluding Block Seats)
- War 2 – ₹20.57 crore
- Chhava – ₹13.79 crore
- Sikandar – ₹10.09 crore
- Saiyara – ₹9.39 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹8.02 crore
- Thama – ₹6.37 crore
- Tere Ishq Mein – ₹5.65 crore
- Baaghi 4 – ₹5.54 crore
- Sky Force – ₹3.78 crore
- Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹3.31 crore
Although Dhurandhar has just begun its booking window, the pace suggests it may soon enter this list.
Delhi & Maharashtra Lead the Craze
The film will release in 2D and IMAX 2D formats across India. Early trends show the strongest demand in:
- Maharashtra – ₹97.56 lakh
- Delhi–NCR – ₹80.39 lakh
- Karnataka – ₹43.69 lakh
- Gujarat – ₹28.02 lakh
- West Bengal – ₹17.29 lakh
Strong traction has also been recorded in Punjab, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Budget & Opening Day Predictions
Made on an estimated ₹280 crore budget, Dhurandhar is expected to become Ranveer Singh’s biggest post-pandemic opener.
With two more days of aggressive pre-sales remaining — and a large chunk of shows yet to open — trade analysts predict a ₹15–20 crore net opening on Day 1.
Given the hype, rising footfall, and the possibility of strong on-spot bookings, Dhurandhar is poised to deliver a power-packed start at the box office.
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