Dhurandhar Advance Booking Collection: Ranveer's Film Witnesses Slow Response; Fails To Earn 2cr In 2 Days

Ranveer Singh’s film 'Dhurandhar’ is seeing a slower advance booking response than many in the trade expected, even though social media interest and star power are strong. Early numbers are modest for a project at this scale, and the clash with 'Tere Ishq Mein’ is adding pressure as both releases chase the same audience on 05 December 2025.

Initial trade chatter suggested 'Dhurandhar’ might open in the 30 to 40 crore rupees range, with some earlier estimates even speaking of 20 to 30 crore rupees. However, advance ticket trends since bookings started are not matching those projections. For Ranveer Singh, whose last release came two years ago, this film is being closely watched as a career-shaping move.

Dhurandhar advance booking trends and early collections

Advance booking for 'Dhurandhar’ began on 01 December, and by now tickets worth about 3 crore rupees have been sold for opening day, as per industry tracker Sacnilk. This figure includes blocked seats, which are not actually available for online purchase. When those seats are removed, net advance sales are closer to 1.50 crore rupees, which industry insiders consider mild for such a big release.

Blocked seats refer to those held back by cinemas for various reasons, like on-the-spot booking counters or corporate bulk reservations, so they do not appear on apps. This gap between total and actual paid seats means headline numbers look higher than real audience reach. For a film pitched as a major event, that difference is drawing attention within trade circles.

Dhurandhar advance booking data and price comparison

'Dhurandhar’ is not Ranveer Singh’s first film with strong buzz, so comparisons are natural. 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ sold tickets worth 3.99 crore rupees on the first day of advance booking. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s film managed 3.14 crore rupees on its own opening advance day. There is hope inside the industry that 'Dhurandhar’ will ultimately overtake both by release time.

Some of the current collection is being driven by a “blockbuster surcharge”, an extra fee cinemas charge when demand is expected to be strong. This surcharge can push ticket prices sharply higher, sometimes to 2,000 rupees or more. In the case of 'Dhurandhar’, this pricing pattern is clear in several metro cities and premium formats.

Ticket rates underline how expensive watching 'Dhurandhar’ can be at the top end. At PVR Directors Cut in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, tickets have gone as high as 2,400 rupees. At PVR Icon in Andheri, Mumbai, 1,600-rupee tickets reportedly sold out within minutes. Many cinemas in Gurgaon are also selling seats at up to 2,000 rupees, while IMAX weekend pricing is around 570 rupees.

Film	First-day advance booking
Dhurandhar*	3 crore rupees (around 1.50 crore rupees without blocked seats)
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani	3.99 crore rupees
Dhanush–Kriti Sanon film	3.14 crore rupees

*As per Sacnilk, including blocked seats.

Dhurandhar advance booking, competition and audience buzz

Despite the slow start at the ticket window, the overall chatter around 'Dhurandhar’ remains loud online. The trailer picked up traction, and the songs have also found an audience. Still, many trade voices feel that the on-ground promotional drive has been weaker than expected for such a large Hindi film, which may be affecting walk-in interest in smaller centres.

'Dhurandhar’ marks Sara Arjun’s Bollywood debut, adding another talking point for the film. The project also pairs Ranveer Singh with a leading director and a strong ensemble, which usually boosts initial pull. With three days still left before release, analysts point out that advance bookings often rise sharply in the last 24 to 48 hours, so the final numbers could yet improve.

The big concern for the makers is the competition from 'Tere Ishq Mein’. The performance of 'Tere Ishq Mein’ at the box office can directly affect 'Dhurandhar’, particularly its opening day and first weekend occupancy. The extent of that impact is not yet clear, but most observers expect some dent in collections, especially in urban multiplex belts.

Trade members say word of mouth will decide whether the current soft advances remain a brief phase or signal a deeper issue. If early audience reports are strong, 'Dhurandhar’ could still grow into a major success after release. But if viewers react poorly in the initial shows, sustaining high ticket prices and large screen counts might become difficult for exhibitors.

One more angle drawing curiosity is the film’s trailer story. A 22-year-old created the 'Dhurandhar’ trailer, and director Aditya Dhar has claimed that this youngster could become one of India’s top directors. With buzz stories like this, a star cast, and a key Friday on 05 December 2025, the film now waits to see if late advances and public response can lift it beyond its slow opening trend.