Masala Buzz Predicts: First-Day Box Office Forecast for Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Final Update for The Kerala Story 2
The new releases Do Deewane Seher Mein and Assi opened this week just as expected, setting the stage for the next big entry in Masala Buzz’s tracking: the highly anticipated Dhurandhar: The Revenge. At the same time, we’re sharing the final forecast for The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge – March 19, 2026
First-Day Box Office Forecast: Rs. 67–77 crore
Bollywood fans have been waiting for Dhurandhar 2 since the first film hit theaters in December 2025. The original Dhurandhar was nothing short of a phenomenon, breaking box office records and becoming the biggest Hindi film of all time. Its success didn’t stop at theaters—on Netflix, it continues to shatter viewership records for an Indian film.
Even without new marketing material, anticipation is sky-high. The first film practically acted as a trailer for this sequel, so Dhurandhar: The Revenge could release tomorrow and still open to historic numbers.
For context, the current record for the highest opening day for a Hindi film is held by Jawan at Rs. 64 crore nett. With an Eid release, Dhurandhar 2 is expected to comfortably surpass that, setting fresh benchmarks for Hindi cinema.
Had it been a solo release, projections suggested it could hit Rs. 80–90 crore nett on day one. However, the film is slated to clash with Yash’s Toxic, which will impact theater capacity. Accounting for this clash, Masala Buzz predicts a first-day range of Rs. 67–77 crore, with the most likely number around Rs. 75 crore. As we get closer to release and theater allocation becomes clearer, the forecast may be revised upward.
The Kerala Story 2 – February 27, 2026
The Kerala Story 2 continues to be a tricky film to predict. Considering all factors, the first-day forecast remains unchanged at Rs. 3–7 crore, with a pinpoint estimate of Rs. 5 crore.
Masala Buzz Predicts – First Day Box Office Forecast (Upcoming Releases)
| Release Date | Title | Low-End Forecast | High-End Forecast | Pinpoint Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/02/2026 | The Kerala Story 2 | Rs. 3.00 cr | Rs. 7.00 cr | Rs. 5.00 cr |
| 19/03/2026 | Toxic (Hindi) | Rs. 10.00 cr | Rs. 15.00 cr | Rs. 10.00 cr |
| 19/03/2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Rs. 67.00 cr | Rs. 77.00 cr | Rs. 75.00 cr |
The numbers make it clear: Dhurandhar: The Revenge is on track for a historic opening, while The Kerala Story 2 continues its modest performance. Fans and industry watchers alike will be eagerly awaiting the box office results.