IPL 2026: Tickets start at Rs 1,000 as Gujarat Titans introduce seamless m-ticketing to enhance fan-first matchday experience at home games Gujarat Titans have launched a digital ticketing system for all home matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, aiming to streamline the fan experience. The initiative, which eliminates the need for physical tickets, will deliver secure QR-based m-tickets directly to fans’ smartphones through the franchise’s official ticketing partner, BookMyShow, and the Titans FAM app. This move is designed to reduce entry bottlenecks and improve crowd movement via real-time validation, particularly at the world’s largest cricket stadium, where attendance often exceeds 100,000. Ticket prices for general stands range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, while premium seating options include President Gallery seats priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000. Fans seeking the highest level of comfort can opt for Premium Suites at Rs 18,000 and Presidential Suites at Rs 25,000. The franchise’s first home game of the season is scheduled for April 4 against the Rajasthan Royals. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, will also play three away matches in the first phase of the season, including the campaign opener against Punjab Kings on March 31, followed by games against Delhi Capitals on April 8 and Lucknow Super Giants on April 12. Colonel Arvinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer of Gujarat Titans, emphasized the team’s commitment to fans, stating, “Fans remain central to our approach. The launch of m-ticketing this season strengthens that effort, enabling a seamless and secure process from purchase to entry.” The franchise’s digital strategy aligns with its fan-first philosophy, ensuring a smoother and more efficient matchday experience.#shubman_gill #narendra_modi_stadium #bookmyshow #gujarat_titans #colonel_arvinder_singh
IPL 2026 Ticket Guide: Prices and Booking Details The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off its 2026 season on March 28, promising a thrilling lineup of matches and intense fan engagement. With franchises like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru drawing massive crowds, ticket sales are expected to be highly competitive. The first 20 matches of the season have been announced, with the second half of the schedule to be released later. Ticket availability for IPL 2026 is managed through multiple platforms, with each franchise partnering with specific booking services. For instance, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians have made their tickets accessible via BookMyShow, while Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals are using District by Zomato for their home matches. Offline ticketing options are also available at designated counters for fans who prefer in-person purchases. The initial match schedule includes several high-profile clashes. For example, the opening match on March 28 features Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad, though ticket details for this game are still pending. On March 29, Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders, with tickets available through BookMyShow. Other early matches include Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings on March 30, with tickets sold via District by Zomato. Ticket pricing varies significantly across teams and platforms. For BookMyShow, Gujarat Titans offer tickets ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000, with the latter covering premium presidential suites at the Narendra Modi Stadium.#chennai_super_kings #indian_premier_league #royal_challengers_bengaluru #bookmyshow #mumbai_indians
Drishyam 3 Pre-Box Office Battle: Mohanlal vs Ajay Devgn — One Actor Leads With 10% Higher BMS Interest The highly anticipated Hindi and Malayalam versions of Drishyam 3 are currently competing for attention ahead of their theatrical releases. While both films are expected to draw strong audiences, preliminary data from BookMyShow (BMS) indicates a slight edge for Ajay Devgn’s Hindi version over Mohanlal’s Malayalam counterpart. Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, is set to premiere in theaters on April 2. Despite its star power and the franchise’s legacy, the film has yet to see a significant surge in BMS interest. As of now, over 12,300 users have shown interest in the movie, a figure that is considered underwhelming for a film of this scale. However, the production team anticipates a rise in bookings as promotional activities intensify in the coming weeks. In contrast, Ajay Devgn’s Hindi Drishyam 3, helmed by Abhishek Pathak and produced by Panorama Studios, has already garnered more attention. Scheduled for release on October 2, the film has attracted 13,600+ bookings on BMS, marking a 10.56% higher interest compared to its Malayalam counterpart. This early lead suggests strong anticipation for the Hindi version, though both films are expected to face stiff competition from other releases in their respective markets. The Malayalam film, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, also features Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, and Asha Sharath. It has already set a record for the highest pre-release business in Malayalam cinema, cementing its status as one of the most anticipated Mollywood releases in recent years. The Hindi version, meanwhile, boasts a stellar cast including Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, and Prakash Raj.#bookmyshow #drishyam_3 #ajay_devgn #jeethu_joseph #mohanlal
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 Preview Ticket Sales Surge, Prices Hit Rs 2400 Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has generated massive buzz ahead of its release, with preview ticket sales skyrocketing. As the film’s release date approaches, fans have been scrambling to secure seats for the special preview screenings, which are scheduled to take place a day before the official premiere. According to reports, ticket prices for these previews have surged to as high as Rs 2400 per ticket, far exceeding the initial starting price of Rs 300. The advance sales for the preview have already seen significant traction, with BookMyShow data indicating that the film has crossed the 40,000 ticket sale mark across major theater chains nationwide. This has led to total revenue from preview bookings reaching approximately Rs 5 crore. The film is set to debut in five languages—Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada—marking a departure from its predecessor, which was released exclusively in Hindi. The first installment of the Dhurandhar series, which was released in 2024, earned around Rs 1,354 crore globally, setting a high bar for its sequel. The success of the original film has fueled expectations for Dhurandhar 2, which is expected to further boost its box office performance. The film’s release date has also been strategically positioned to avoid direct competition with another upcoming blockbuster, Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Adults, starring Yash. Initially scheduled for March 19, Toxic was postponed to June 4 due to the sensitivity of its content and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This shift in release dates has allowed Dhurandhar 2 to secure a more favorable window for its debut.#ranveer_singh #dhurandhar_2 #bookmyshow #toxic_fairy_tale_for_adults #yash
BookMyShow Founder Recalls Company's Start with 'Smoking and Drinking' Ashish Hemrajani, the founder and CEO of BookMyShow, shared a nostalgic story during a recent podcast about the origins of his company. He described the launch of BookMyShow in 1999 as being tied to "smoking and drinking," a phrase that sparked curiosity among listeners. The anecdote, recounted during an appearance on The Rockford Circle podcast hosted by Chitrangda Singh, revealed a unique blend of chance encounters and personal experiences that led to the creation of India's largest ticketing platform. Hemrajani's journey began in the late 1990s when he and two friends embarked on a backpacking trip to South Africa. At the time, he was working in advertising but felt trapped by the smoking culture prevalent in his office environment. The trip was intended as an escape from this routine, offering a chance to break free from the constraints of his job. The group traveled on a budget of ₹65,000, including ₹20,000 for airfare, and visited destinations such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Despite facing challenges like car accidents and financial difficulties, the adventure became a turning point in Hemrajani's life. During the trip, Hemrajani heard a radio commercial promoting the sale of rugby tickets online while they were resting under a tree in Storms River Valley. This moment, he recalled, was pivotal. The commercial's message about online ticketing resonated with him, and he later connected this experience to the company's name, Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited. The name, he explained, was inspired by the tree under which he heard the commercial, likening it to a moment of enlightenment. The "drinking" part of the story unfolded when the group arrived in Cape Town.#bookmyshow #chitrangda_singh #ashish_hemrajani #the_rockford_circle #big_tree_entertainment_private_limited
