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Ahead of its theatrical release, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge got a star-studded screening in Mumbai, with several Bollywood celebrities marking their presence. The much-awaited film, headlined by Ranveer Singh, is set to hit cinemas this Thursday. Arjun Rampal, Preity Zinta, Celina Jaitly, Anil Sharma, Shilpa Shetty and others were seen arriving for the screening.
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The much-awaited Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is all set to hit theatres this Thursday, and despite premiere delays and cancellations in some regions, the first reviews are already pouring inand they are overwhelmingly positive. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, the sequel is being hailed as a potential blockbuster, with early reactions suggesting it could be one of Bollywoods biggest hits in recent times.
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Even as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge finally began rolling out in cinemas, the much-hyped release hit an unexpected roadblock. Several premiere shows across regions were either delayed or cancelled, leaving fans disappointed. Kannada and Malayalam versions, in particular, did not screen as planned on opening evening.
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Ranveer Singh hailed unprecedented excitement for Dhurandhar 2 at Mumbai's music launch, thanking global fans. Advance bookings hit Rs 130 Cr, with Rs 40.54 Cr from previews. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller releases March 19 in multiple languages, starring Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and more.
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Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' faced last-minute cancellations for its Tamil and Telugu paid premiere shows across India. Reports cite technical glitches and delayed content delivery as the reasons. While Hindi previews proceed, fans who booked for other languages are left disappointed, with refunds underway. This unexpected setback impacts the film's initial buzz.
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Celebrated filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised Aditya Dhar's upcoming film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as a groundbreaking spectacle that eclipses even the most revered classics in cinema history. He emphasized its 'Sholay x 100 level grandeur,' asserting that it will transform the landscape of film and strongly encouraging Hollywood moguls to take note of its revolutionary influence. Read on to know more in detail.
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Advance bookings for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' are soaring, projecting a massive opening weekend. The film has already secured an estimated USD 9 million internationally, with North America leading the charge at USD 2.85 million in advance sales. This strong performance hints at a potential box office record-breaker, challenging previous industry benchmarks set by films like 'Pathaan'.
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