Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed $5 million in North America advance sales, becoming the highest pre-selling Indian film of all time in the market. The milestone, confirmed ahead of its March 19, 2026 worldwide release, surpasses all previous records set by Indian films in North America, including Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Kalki 2898 AD, establishing Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar‘s spy thriller as the new benchmark for Indian cinema in the region.
How Did Dhurandhar: The Revenge Break North America Records Step by Step?
The advance sales began building steadily from the moment bookings opened. The film crossed $1 million in North America premiere presales, breaking the previous record held by Animal. It then became the first Hindi film ever to cross $2 million in advance sales specifically within the United States, a milestone previously held only by large-scale South Indian productions. From there the numbers accelerated, reaching $2.5 million in USA presales before the full North America total crossed $5 million — an all-time record for any Indian film in the market.
| Milestone | Record Broken |
|---|---|
| $1M North America premiere advance | Previous record: Animal |
| $2M USA advance | First Hindi film ever in USA |
| $2.5M USA advance | Highest ever for Bollywood in USA |
| $5M North America total | All-time record for any Indian film in North America |
| $10M North America opening weekend (projected) | First Bollywood film to cross this milestone |
What Does $5M in North America Mean for the Full Opening Weekend?
Trade projections have already locked in a $10 million opening weekend in North America for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which would make it the first Bollywood film to achieve that figure and only the third Indian film ever to do so, following Baahubali 2 and Kalki 2898 AD. The film is also being tracked against Pathaan’s all-time overseas opening record of $26 million, with worldwide pre-sales already crossing Rs 80 crore combined.
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Premiere shows in North America begin on March 18, a day ahead of the India theatrical release. The $5 million advance is drawn entirely from advance ticket purchases, not premiere night revenue — meaning the actual opening day gross in North America will significantly exceed this number once shows begin.