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Gangs of Wasseypur 2 fails; Jism 2 collects Rs 301.5 mn in first week
MUMBAI: Gangs of Wasseypur 2 failed to sell its gore and violence after the first part delivered all the shock and awe quotient it had to. The part 2 fell short on all counts and the Wednesday release may have hurt its prospects further.
Gangs of Wasseypur 2 collected Rs 152 million, including paid previews on Tuesday, in five days with no escalation to show for the weekend. The impending release of Ek Tha Tiger on August 15 will end any hopes for the film.
Jism 2 ended its first week, including paid previews a day before the release, with Rs 301.5 million. Its collections will taper down to a few hundred thousand as week two progresses.
Kya Super Kool Hai Hum sustained well in its second week to collect Rs 80.5 million. Its total collection, including Rs 19 million in its third weekend, was Rs 451.5 million.
Cocktail is through with its major business and has just Rs 7 million to show for its fourth week; with this, its total collection stands at Rs 759 million.
Bol Bachchan collected a decent Rs 21.5 million in its fifth week, taking its total business to Rs 996.5 million.
Hindi
Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
