As the excitement builds for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026, another phenomenon has taken over the nation, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Just days before the IPL season begins, the film has created such a massive buzz that it is dominating headlines across India. Starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, the action-packed sequel has become a box office storm, drawing unprecedented crowds to cinemas.
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Sunil Gavaskar Struggles Getting Tickets
In a surprising twist, even cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar found it difficult to secure tickets for the film. Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays a key role in the movie, revealed in a recent Instagram video that Gavaskar personally requested his help in arranging tickets. According to Bedi, Gavaskar said he had been unable to book seats due to the overwhelming demand. The actor shared that he is now trying to arrange tickets for the cricket icon—highlighting just how massive the film’s popularity has become.
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Apart from Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar: The Revenge features an ensemble cast including, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun. The film, released on March 19, is the sequel to Dhurandhar, which previously set box office records with a staggering ₹1,300 crore worldwide collection. Within just a week of its release, the sequel is already smashing records and is on track to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.
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Trade analysts believe that the film’s first Monday collections will be crucial in determining its long-term success. While the ₹1,000 crore mark is still a milestone to achieve, optimism remains high that it could even surpass ₹2,000 crore if the momentum continues. The film’s popularity isn’t limited to fans alone, celebrities and cricketers are equally caught up in the craze.
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Players from the Gujarat Titans were recently spotted watching the film in Ahmedabad, while Hardik Pandya, captain of Mumbai Indians, was also seen attending a screening. Interestingly, the buzz around Indian Premier League 2026 seems to be sharing the spotlight with this cinematic phenomenon. With just days to go before the cricket extravaganza begins, Dhurandhar 2 has managed to dominate conversations nationwide.