As excitement builds for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the numbers speak volumes. Advance ticket sales have crossed 600,000 in India, bringing in over Rs 14 crore on Day 1. The premiere night was a blockbuster success, netting Rs 37 crore. With international markets buzzing, pre-sales are surpassing Rs 110 crore globally, hinting at a formidable challenge in the box office arena. Read on to know more in detail.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set to arrive in theaters in just two days. There is a massive hype around the film, which is already reflecting in its box office numbers. The advance booking numbers across India and overseas show that the film is set for a massive opening. After advance booking for its regular shows began in India recently, the movie has over 6 lakh tickets sold for Day 1.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ advance booking collection Day 1

According to the Sacnilk report, over 6 lakh tickets have been sold for Day 1 (Thursday). With that, it has earned a gross of Rs 14.39 crore. Meanwhile, including blocked seats, the advance booking number rises to Rs 22.9 crore.

‘Dhurandhar 2‘ advance booking breakdown (India)

For the premiere show (March 18), the movie has raked in Rs 37.11 crore through advance bookings. Meanwhile, for Day 1 (Thursday, March 19), the earnings have crossed Rs 22 crore. With that, the combined total currently stands at Rs 59.81 crore (with block seats). Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune are the major cities contributing to this massive number. The movie is set to challenge major opening records, considering the buzz and the advance bookings for the film.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ overseas advance booking numbers

As per the report, the film has raked in around USD 5 million (Rs 46 plus crore gross) for its first weekend in North America, which includes approximately USD 2.5 million for the opening day and preview shows. The overall overseas collection is around Rs 60 crore for the opening weekend. As of now, the worldwide pre-sales have crossed Rs 110 crore gross.

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy who infiltrates the terror groups of Lyari Town in Pakistan as Hamza Ali Mazari. The movie also features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. It is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2026.

DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) could become a huge turning point in the career of Rishabh Pant. The explosive Indian wicketkeeper-batter is entering the tournament under massive pressure after a poor season in 2024 and losing his spot in India’s white-ball teams.

Pant has not played an ODI or T20I for India since August 2023. He was not even considered for the recent T20 World Cup 2026. That decision was a big setback for the left-hander, who was once considered one of the most dangerous match-winners in white-ball cricket.

Now, IPL 2026 has become his biggest stage for Pant to remind selectors about his ability before preparations begin for the 2027 ICC World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.

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Rishabh Pant Under Pressure To Perform After IPL 2025 Disaster

Pant is under heavy pressure to deliver in the upcoming IPL 2026, starting on March 28. The pressure is even higher because the Indian wicketkeeper is leading the Lucknow Super Giants and also holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL history after being signed for ₹27 crore in 2024.

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With such a huge price tag, expectations from the franchise and fans were very high. However, the 2025 season did not go well for Pant or the Lucknow Super Giants. The franchise finished seventh on the points table last season and missed out on the playoffs.

Rishabh Pant also struggled badly with the bat. In 14 matches, the left-handed batter managed only 269 runs at an average of 24.45 and a strike rate a little above 133. These numbers were far below expectations, given his stature as an explosive batter.

Question Mark Over Rishabh Pant’s Leadership Skills

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy is also under the scanner after the Lucknow Super Giants finished seventh on the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The franchise struggled to find consistency throughout the IPL 2026, and many experts questioned whether the pressure of captaincy was affecting Pant’s own performance with the bat.

The Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s several tactical decisions were slammed by the fans and cricket experts during the season. However, Pant decided to push himself down the batting order to number seven in a crucial match against the Delhi Capitals that left everyone shocked.

Overall, Pant’s strategies and calls were confusing. So, the upcoming IPL 2026 season will be a big test of the Indian star’s leadership skills and decision-making on the field.

Poor IPL campaign to put Rishabh Pant’s place in India’s white-ball setup in danger

Rishabh Pant is now keen on making a strong comeback to competitive cricket after missing international action. Recently, the LSG captain, Pant, worked hard to improve his game. He trained in Mumbai under the guidance of legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

The focus during this training camp was mainly on improving his power-hitting and making better decisions in white-ball cricket. Additionally, Pant improved his fitness as he looked leaner and fitter than before during the LSG’s pre-season camps.

He also showed some positive signs in domestic cricket. Well, competition for places in India’s white-ball teams has become extremely tough. Players like Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Dhruv Jurel are pushing hard for opportunities, while KL Rahul has already become India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in ODIs.

Given the intense competition, IPL 2026 could decide Pant’s white-ball future. If he managed to deliver with the bat, it could bring him back into India’s plans. But if the LSG skipper fails again, the road back to the Indian cricket team may become much more difficult for him.

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MUMBAI: India’s choc-a-block equity-raise calendar is shifting gears, with many companies pushing back fundraises amid West Asia-driven market volatility. Deals remain on hold, not off. “The immediate impact is that investors are less willing to add risk through new deals in the near term. This isn’t so much a pricing issue but a case of biding time to see how far these events go, and to assess their overall structural and economic impact in both the near and long term,” said UBS India ECM head Abhishek Joshi. Uniqus Consultech’s partner Raghuram K said companies are adopting a “wait-and-watch approach until the ongoing crisis stabilises,” after which they are likely to proceed with IPOs. India has raised about $5 billion through equity issuances so far in 2026, down from $6 billion in Q1 2025, according to LSEG. IPOs accounted for $1.7 billion of that tally, compared with $2.3 billion a year earlier.

“The IPO momentum has tapered off in 2026 due to market conditions, weak post-listing performance-of 100+ IPOs in the past year, 30% delivered negative listing-day returns and 65% now trade below issue price-and the West Asian conflict, reflected in sharply lower IPO subscriptions, with median demand at 3x versus 28x in April-Dec 2025,” said Ambit ECM head Vikas Khattar. He added that “with market volatility remaining elevated, the fundraising environment has turned more cautious, particularly for companies planning near-term IPO launches.” Bankers insist the pause is tactical rather than structural. “Markets operate in windows and while recent events may have temporarily put a pause on IPO activity, fundamentally not much has changed in terms of investors’ belief in the growth and strength of the Indian economy,” Joshi said. Raghuram echoed the sentiment. “India’s structural growth story remains strong. With year-end earnings awaited, companies are likely to prefer a more stable market environment to discover the right valuation,” he said. Equirus Capital investment banking head Bhavesh Shah said short-term delays are unlikely to materially affect full-year IPO activity given strong domestic liquidity and rising retail participation.” Nor is India alone. Geopolitical tensions are injecting volatility into equity markets globally as investors assess the economic fallout of unfolding developments. Among emerging nations, India is now the second hottest IPO destination after the Czech Republic, which raised $4 billion through listings in Q1 2026. In Q1 2025, India held the top spot, according to LSEG. Khattar said investor preferences are also shifting. “With rising geopolitical uncertainty, investors are prioritising stronger near-term earnings visibility and more conservative valuation multiples,” he said, adding that companies are also “optimising” IPO sizes. Some of the companies listed this month, like Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, Omnitech Engineering, and PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery, had reduced their IPO sizes. The year has seen 20 listings so far, according to LSEG, with a few more expected in March. For now, bankers are advising companies to stay ready so they can move quickly when the market window reopens. “Our advice is to stay prepared and be ready on the sidelines to tap the right window when it arrives,” Joshi said. Over 200 companies have filed draft prospectuses with the markets regulator, with several awaiting listing, while over 100 others, including NSE, are preparing to enter the IPO process. Bankers said activity could match or exceed last year’s levels once market stability improves, with many keeping their fingers crossed.

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo)

U-19 World Cup sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who first made headlines at 14, is now turning his focus to the Indian Premier League, aiming to deliver a title-winning season for Rajasthan Royals.Sooryavanshi left fans in awe during IPL 2025 as the youngest centurion in the tournament, and earlier this year, he powered India to their sixth U-19 World Cup in Harare with a blistering 175 off 80 balls in the final against England.Speaking on the sidelines of the BCCI Naman Awards, the young batter said his priority is clear: “The goal this IPL season is to win the trophy for the team, as it is a very important thing. I want to do well, and my performance will help the whole team. This is my goal — to contribute to RR’s wins and win the trophy for the franchise.”Sooryavanshi also expressed his delight at reuniting with his U-19 teammates during the awards ceremony. “It feels really nice. Won a trophy as well for India at the World Cup. Because of this award ceremony, feeling nice to meet my teammates and coaches again here,” he said.The Bihar-born youngster made history as the youngest IPL signing when Rajasthan Royals secured him in 2024, aged just 13, for Rs 1.1 crore. Reflecting on those early days, Sooryavanshi said: “When I made my domestic debut, RR had been keeping an eye on me during my domestic and Under-19 games. Their scouting team had been keeping an eye on me for a long time. I felt that I could go to RR because my trial with them had gone very well. I am happy to be with RR, as I have improved a lot too in my life while playing for them.”He also credited learning from the team’s seniors and the legendary Rahul Dravid during his initial IPL experience. “For any youngster, the first IPL camp is always interesting and it was the same for me too. Rahul (Dravid) sir was there at that time, so I got to learn a lot from him. There were a lot of senior players in the team, and I had a good learning experience from them during the first camp as well as the first IPL,” he said.With the IPL 2026 season approaching, all eyes will be on Sooryavanshi as he seeks to turn his prodigious talent into franchise glory.