Dhurandhar 2, Toxic pre-sales in US: Ranveer Singh's film surges ahead, Yash starrer sees slow start

Dhurandhar 2, Toxic pre-sales in US: Ranveer Singh's film surges ahead, Yash starrer sees slow start

• Dhurandhar: The Revenge leads US advance bookings over Toxic
• Dhurandhar sold 1,953 tickets, Toxic sold 189 as of March 1
• Toxic lags in US pre-sales ahead of March 19 release

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The much-awaited box office clash between Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is already heating up overseas, and early numbers suggest a clear frontrunner in the United States market.

According to industry tracking portal Sacnilk, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has taken a significant lead in advance bookings. As of March 1, the film has collected $33,723 in pre-sales in the US. It has reportedly sold 1,953 tickets across 209 scheduled shows in 151 theatres, indicating strong anticipation among overseas audiences.

In contrast, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash, has registered comparatively modest advance sales so far. The gangster drama has opened bookings for 122 shows across 81 theatres in the US and has collected $3,665 in advance ticket sales. The film has sold 189 tickets for its premiere as of Sunday, reflecting a slower start ahead of its March 19 release.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge brings back Ranveer Singh as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The sequel follows the massive success of the 2025 blockbuster, which reportedly grossed over Rs 1,300 crore worldwide. Interestingly, the sequel was shot simultaneously with the first part and was initially envisioned as a single film before being split into two instalments months before the original’s release.

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The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun. Additionally, Akshaye Khanna is expected to make a cameo appearance, reprising his character Rehman Dakait despite the character’s apparent death in the first instalment.

Meanwhile, Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas and marks Yash’s return to the big screen. The film features a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth.

With over two weeks to go before release, the overseas pre-sales battle currently tilts heavily in Dhurandhar 2’s favour. Whether Toxic can bridge the gap closer to release remains to be seen as the box office face-off approaches.