Overview
- In India, paid-preview bookings are reported around ₹18.7–24 crore with roughly 3.2–3.5 lakh tickets sold, led by strong uptake in Maharashtra.
- North America advance milestones include over $750,000 for premiere shows, more than $1 million for opening day, and above $2 million for the opening weekend, with trade estimates projecting up to about $4 million for the weekend.
- Paid previews are set for March 18 ahead of the March 19 worldwide release, with a multi-language rollout and ‘Super Blockbuster Plus’ pricing reported 10–15% higher than standard rates.
- Part 1’s momentum continues on streaming, with industry tracker Sacnilk citing 23 million Netflix views that are bolstering interest in the sequel.
- Industry chatter has intensified, with Ram Gopal Varma saying the sequel could upend South cinema if it reaches ₹1,500–2,000 crore, as the film opens opposite Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh after Yash’s Toxic moved to June.