EXCLUSIVE: Michael crosses 1 lakh ticket sales mark for opening weekend; paid previews set to open at Rs. 1 cr plus; Hyderabad's Prasads and ALLU Cinemas in overdrive Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that the much-awaited Hollywood musical, Michael, had sold 78,000 tickets for the opening weekend and paid previews, indicating a promising start for the film in India. In less than 24 hours, the momentum has grown even stronger. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that Michael has crossed the significant 1 lakh ticket sales mark for the weekend and paid previews, underlining the tremendous excitement surrounding the Michael Jackson biopic. As per the latest trends, the film has sold around 28,500 tickets for the paid previews alone, with the gross collection for these shows standing at an impressive Rs. 97 lakhs gross. As a result, the paid preview collections are now expected to go past the Rs. 1 crore nett mark since spot booking will also take place today for the paid previews. Meanwhile, the total ticket sales for the weekend and paid previews have reached 1. 13 lakh tickets, amounting to a strong Rs. 4. 30 crore gross and counting. One of the biggest highlights of the advance booking is the phenomenal response in Hyderabad. The iconic Prasads multiplex alone has sold 7,300 tickets for the weekend, which is an extraordinary number for just one cinema. Adding to the surprise, Allu Arjun’s standalone property, ALLU Cinemas, has sold 6,500 tickets, a figure that is ... #Michael_Jackson #Bollywood_Hungama #Michael #paid_previews #paid #ticket_sales #Michael_crosses #opening_weekend #lakh_ticket #previews
BREAKING: Michael ends on a surprising note; Michael Jackson biopic hints at Part 2 The exciting Hollywood musical, Michael, based on the life of Michael Jackson, will have paid previews starting tonight, Thursday, April 23, with a full-fledged release on Friday, April 24. The film is set to rock the box office, including in India. Interestingly, fans who would venture to watch the biopic will be in for a surprise. This is because the film ends with the promise of a sequel. Michael ends at a decisive point in Michael Jackson’s life. The text ‘His Story Continues’ appears on the screen, followed by the end credits. This strongly indicates that a potential sequel could be in the offing, though the film was not initially planned as a two-part story. Two weeks before Michael’s release, Adam Fogelson, the Chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, told The Hollywood Reporter, “This first movie stops well short of telling the full story of Michael Jackson. There is a lot of amazing music in this catalogue that this part of the story doesn’t get to. So, we have said that there is room for another film, and I can tell you that the filmmaking team has been hard at work being ready for a second film, and when the right moment comes, we would be excited to announce that it is definitively happening. … I’m encouraged that there is more story to tell and that we have a really good shot at being in a position to deliver. ”Ideally, a sequel can be officially announced if the box offic... #Michael_Jackson #April #Michael #paid_previews #surprising_note #starting_tonight #Michael_ends #previews_starting #Hollywood_musical #Jackson
INSANE response for Dhurandhar 2: Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore start facing capacity issues; demand for more shows skyrocket Dhurandhar 2 is turning out to be an unstoppable tsunami at the box office as the tickets are selling at unheard levels. With 5 days to go for the paid previews, the movie is already facing capacity issues at multiple centres, as most of the tickets have already been sold. On-ground analysts confirm that cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore have pent-up demands for tickets, and the showcasing is not able to match the demand from the audience. While Mumbai has already sold 50 per cent of the tickets, Hyderabad and Bangalore stand taller with 75 per cent pre-sales and 60 percent pre-sales respectively. The audiences are putting pressure on exhibitors to open advances for the rest of the weekend, as they are eager to block their seats in advance. The mayhem of Dhurandhar has not been witnessed by a feature film in years, and one has to go back to Baahubali 2 to explain this phenomenon. This is the hottest feature film of Indian Cinema since the release of Baahubali 2 in 2017. The advance for the rest of the weekend is expected to open tomorrow morning, as the Paid Previews are suffering from limited supplies. Talking of numbers, Dhurandhar 2 has sold tickets worth Rs. 27 crore already for the paid previews, and this alone could go towards the Rs. 35 crore mark by the day of release. The paid previews of Dhurandhar 2 are expected to be ar... #box_office #capacity_issues #paid_previews #INSANE_response #facing_capacity #Bangalore_start #unheard_levels #shows_skyrocket #unstoppable_tsunami #start_facing
Cocktail 2 first look teaser to drop on March 18; likely to be attached with paid previews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge The makers of Cocktail 2 have officially kicked off the promotional campaign by unveiling a series of character posters featuring the film’s lead trio – Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. Production house Maddock Films shared the posters on March 13, five days before the scheduled first-look teaser release. Announcing the reveal on social media, the banner teased fans with the caption, “For more info, make your way to the theatres this Wednesday, March 18,” hinting that the teaser will be unveiled in cinemas before its digital release. The newly released visuals introduce audiences to the film’s central characters played by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, each poster offering a glimpse into their distinct personalities within the story. Shahid Kapoor’s poster presents him as the brooding urbanite of the trio. The actor is seen leaning casually against a green convertible, sporting a red-and-white patterned shirt paired with dark sunglasses. With the sunlit sea in the background and his relaxed yet contemplative stance, the look hints at a character who may serve as the emotional anchor of the narrative—echoing the charming “urban lover boy” energy while bringing a more mature edge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms)Rashmika Mandanna’s poster, on the other hand, capture... #March #Shahid_Kapoor #Rashmika_Mandanna #Maddock_Films #Kriti_Sanon #paid_previews #officially_kicked #promotional_campaign #Cocktail #posters_featuring
Dhurandhar: The Revenge creates advance booking storm; Preview shows being sold at 7.5k tickets per hour The buzz around Dhurandhar: The Revenge appears to be translating strongly into ticket sales even before its official release. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently shared an update on social media about the film’s advance booking response, revealing that the spy action sequel is witnessing an impressive surge in ticket sales for its paid previews. Taking to X, the analyst posted about the early momentum surrounding the film’s paid preview shows scheduled ahead of its release. In his tweet, he wrote, “'DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE' ADVANCE BOOKINGS GO ON A RAMPAGE. . . Advance bookings for the paid previews on 18 March 2026 have just commenced, and #DhurandharTheRevenge is already trending on #BMS, selling a staggering 7. 5k tickets per hour. ”'DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE' ADVANCE BOOKINGS GO ON A RAMPAGE. . . Advance bookings for the *paid previews* on 18 March 2026 have just commenced, and #DhurandharTheRevenge is already trending on #BMS, selling a staggering 7. 5k tickets per hour. Amazing, isn't it? pic. twitter. com/zJWLlVOqju— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 7, 2026The advance bookings opened shortly after reports emerged that the film would hold special paid preview screenings before its theatrical launch. A source had earlier informed Bollywood Hungama about the plan, stating, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is scheduled for a release on Thursday, March 18. As per the lates... #March #Dhurandhar #Revenge #advance #paid_previews #ADVANCE_BOOKINGS #BOOKINGS #translating_strongly #Preview_shows #booking_storm
BREAKING: Dhurandhar: The Revenge to have paid previews on March 18 from 5:00 pm onwards Dhurandhar (2025) is the biggest grosser of Hindi cinema and the excitement is historic for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film releases in less than two weeks and if that looks like a long wait, here’s some good news for you. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is scheduled for a release on Thursday, March 18. As per the latest development, the film will have paid previews on Wednesday, March 18. Shows will commence from 5:00 pm onwards. There’s tremendous urgency to see the film and hence, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are confident that the film can see a record for the highest collections through paid previews. ”The source also confirmed, “The advance booking of Dhurandhar: The Revenge will commence tomorrow, Saturday, March 7, at 11:00 am. ”Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and others. It is written and directed by Aditya Dhar. Also Read: Ranveer Singh announces Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer launch for March 7; actor asks fans to ‘brace themselves’... #March #Dhurandhar #Bollywood_Hungama #BREAKING #Ranveer_Singh #Revenge #Hindi_cinema #biggest_grosser #paid_previews #Hindi
