Dhurandhar 2 breaks DDLJ’s 30-Year record, becomes first film to replace the Shah Rukh Khan Kajol blockbuster movie slot in Maratha Mandir theatre

The upcoming action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge is already setting new benchmarks even before its theatrical release on March 19. As per recent reports, the film is set to be screened at Mumbai’s iconic Maratha Mandir, replacing the long-standing morning show of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

DDLJ’s Historic Slot Replaced

For decades, the classic film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol has been showcased daily at “11:30 am” at Maratha Mandir. However, due to the massive hype surrounding the sequel and its extended runtime, theatres have adjusted their schedules to make room for the film.

Unprecedented Demand Leads to Extra Shows

With excitement building rapidly around Dhurandhar: The Revenge, several theatres have started planning late-night and even post-midnight screenings ahead of its release. Notably, the film has become the first Hindi movie to receive such early-morning and overnight shows before its official release.

Early Morning and Late-Night Screenings

To meet the high demand, some cinemas have scheduled shows as early as “5:30 am”, while others have added screenings as late as “3:15 am”. This unusual scheduling highlights the extraordinary anticipation surrounding the film.

Dhurandhar 2 reunites the original cast, with Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza, the Indian spy operating in Pakistan. The film also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Akshaye Khanna, who portrayed the antagonist Rehman Dakait in the first part, is likely to make a cameo appearance. The spy thriller is scheduled for release on March 19.