Mumbai, March 2026: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has shattered expectations with an impressive 1.25 lakh tickets sold across India’s top national cinema chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—within the first 24 hours of opening day sales.
Technically, this isn’t the first 24 hours of overall sales since the film has been available for previews for a week. However, these figures represent the first 24 hours specifically for its opening day.
While the number places Dhurandhar: The Revenge second behind Jawan (1.5 lakh tickets), this ranking is somewhat misleading. The film has already sold 2.9 lakh tickets in previews at these chains. Conservatively, at least 1–2 lakh of these were for the opening day itself, meaning the movie could have easily topped Jawan’s first-day sales under normal circumstances.
Typically, ticket sales dip after the initial surge in advance bookings. Dhurandhar: The Revenge may experience a slowdown, but likely less steep than other releases since it has already absorbed much of the early demand through previews.
Looking ahead, the immediate goal is to surpass Pathaan’s 5.45 lakh tickets for its opening day. With the current momentum, the film appears well-positioned to do so. Beating Avengers: Endgame’s over 1 million tickets record at national chains will be more challenging, as the previews have already captured significant first-day demand. However, inclusive of preview sales, breaking historical records looks highly likely.
Top First-24-Hours Ticket Sales at National Chains – Bollywood
| Rank | Film | Tickets Sold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawan | 150,000 | Standard 24-hour opening |
| 2 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | 125,000 | + 290,000 previews |
| 3 | Pathaan | 122,000 | Standard 24-hour opening |
| 4 | Sultan | 100,000 | Estimate |
Only these four films have crossed 1 lakh tickets in the first 24 hours at India’s major cinema chains. Earlier films, especially pre-2022 releases, may not appear due to incomplete data; systematic tracking of national chain advance sales has become standard only recently.
With its unprecedented advance sales and strong urban performance, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is cementing its position as one of the biggest Bollywood releases of the year. Fans and industry analysts are watching closely to see how high this Ranveer Singh action thriller can climb.
