By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
Only four films so far, have done Rs.150+ crores Opening Day and they are all from Telugu Film Industry - Pushpa 2, RRR, Bahubali The Conclusion and Kalki 2898 AD. Of course, two of these starred Bollywood superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Ajay Devgn
- Will Dhurandhar 2 become the first Hindi film to join this elite list
- Will D2 do an unprecedented Rs.300 crores Opening Day
Anti-climax is what the biggest box-office battle of Indian cinema, in ages, turned out to be!
Why?
Toxic shifts to June 4, 2026. Leaving Dhurandhar 2 as the sole film to release on March 19, 2026.
This was predicted by me more than a month back! Egos apart, I feel it is a very wise decision not only for the films involved, but also for the film-industry as there is no point fighting for screens and show-timings.
Both films look solid; though as I said earlier, Toxic looks in Salaar and Saaho zone, may be the makers will take care of it!
Anyways, the trade-pundits are confident that Dhurandhar - The Revenge, part 2 of the franchise will have the biggest opening day in the history of cinema.
If it happens, it will break two myths about the industry:
- Pre-Eid dull period
- Long-duration films can't make money
Of course, the reported 4-hour long runtime would mean about 3 to 4 shows less per multiplex, but just like Dhurandhar 1, the film is here to stay.
My prediction is close to 300crores Opening Day worldwide, and this despite the fact that about 30% of the overseas market will be affected because of the ongoing middle-east conflict.
The fact though is, Dhurandhar 2 has all the makings, to be the first film to do an unprecedented Rs.300 crores Opening Day worldwide!