Mumbai, March 18 -- In Bollywood, the Eid box office window has always been considered a special occasion. Typically, films starring major superstars are released during this period, drawing massive crowds to theaters. However, the picture looks slightly different this year. With neither a Shah Rukh Khan nor a Salman Khan film releasing around Eid this time, the void created at the box office appears to be benefiting 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' the most.

Even before its release, the film has generated tremendous excitement among audiences. According to trade reports, the film has sold over 12.6 lakh tickets across more than 26,000 shows in India, generating over 40 crore in advance sales, with opening-day pre-sales alone nearing 29 crore. ...