As Dhurandhar Part 2 prepares to hit theatres expectations have risen sharply after the first film’s success. Industry talk has put its target at 1250 crores in India. That figure has already created a big debate.
Dhurandhar Part 2 will be a massive pan Indian release. Still reaching the 1200 crore mark will not be easy. Holding audiences for another part is always harder even with strong hype.
The first Dhurandhar gained momentum through strong word of mouth. Akshaye Khanna’s performance was a major reason for its success. Repeating that level of impact will be a tough task for the sequel.
Some believe the first film worked more due to euphoria than story. Others feel the buzz around the sequel is strong enough. That is why the 1200 crore target remains a risky but tempting goal.
Yash’s Toxic is also seen as a big hurdle for Dhurandhar Part 2. Despite mixed response to its introduction video Yash has huge star power. The film is gearing up for a major Eid box office clash.
Toxic is expected to pull large crowds in the Hindi belt. It is aiming for a 60 40 or even 50 50 share across regions. In the South Yash is likely to dominate as usual.
With Toxic also chasing record numbers the road becomes tougher for Dhurandhar Part 2. The clash could split audiences across markets. This makes the 1200 crore target look difficult at present.
Only time will show which film wins the Eid clash. It will also decide if Dhurandhar Part 2 can reach a historic box office total. The coming weeks will be crucial for both releases.
