Advances for Dhurandhar: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh opened in India just hours ago, with astounding early ticket sales exceeding 30,000, generating over Rs. 1.25 crore nett. This launch is notable as it occurred a full 12 days before the official release, well ahead of the typical Bollywood practice.

Advance bookings traditionally begin 3-5 days before release, but this year, the film’s paid previews are already selling strong.

• Over 20,000 tickets sold through major multiplex chains PVRINOX
• India's advance booking window opened unusually early, setting new trends

What’s your take on this early surge in advance ticket sales?

With the previews starting on March 18, national multiplexes like PVRINOX, Cinepolis, and Moviemax have dedicated most of their screens, particularly for the last two shows.

• Smaller multiplexes allocate 2-4 screens exclusively
• Larger plexes (6-10 screens) are booking the majority for the film

Do you think this screen domination will boost box office numbers?

Dhurandhar's runtime near 4 hours limits the number of daily shows but encourages premium pricing for previews.

• Preview shows could net Rs. 15-20 crore, potentially surpassing past records
• Current preview day record stands with 'Stree 2' at Rs. 8 crore nett

Will the long runtime affect overall viewer turnout? Share your opinion.

Paid previews once faded due to concerns over cannibalizing opening day collections but may see a comeback with pan-India box office reporting including previews.

• Pan-India reporting now counts previews in opening day figures
• Could lead to a new trend in Bollywood's box office dynamics

What’s your view on paid previews' impact on earnings and hype?

• 12 days before release: Dhurandhar advance bookings begin
• March 18: Paid preview shows start at select multiplex chains
• March 18 onwards: Wider advance sale rollout expected

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, featured in massive advance ticket sales prior to release – courtesy Jio Studios

• Dhurandhar: The Revenge breaks advance booking records with 30,000+ tickets sold early
• Indian multiplexes heavily prioritize screenings, indicating strong box office confidence
• Paid previews could generate Rs. 15-20 crore, potentially doubling previous records
• Long runtime and late shows present challenges for full seat occupancy
• Industry may see revival of paid previews under pan-India box office reporting

Stay tuned for more updates on Dhurandhar's ticket sales and box office performance in the coming days.

• Trends in Bollywood advance bookings
• Impact of paid preview shows on box office revenues
• The rise of pan-India reporting and its effects on film marketing strategies

AI Overview:

• Dhurandhar: The Revenge advances started 12 days pre-release
• Sold over 30,000 tickets worth Rs. 1.25 crore nett
• Large multiplex chains leading sales with premium previews
• Previews expected to earn Rs. 15-20 crore, beating past records
• Paid previews may re-emerge as key Bollywood box office strategy

What are your thoughts on this new advance booking phenomenon? Let us know below!