The sudden influx of early orders highlights strong theatrical demand for the sequel, positioning the film for a competitive opening weekend at the domestic box office amid a busy month for major Hindi film releases.
Data tracked directly from ticketing aggregator BookMyShow indicated that over 1,080 tickets were snapped up within the first hour of sales going live. Trade analysts noted that multiplex chains in key metros—including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru—saw rapid seat fill rates for prime evening shows.
“The initial hour of advance sales reflects substantial organic interest from core audiences who have waited years for this sequel,” noted senior film trade analyst Karan Shah. “Early momentum is key for mid-to-high budget commercial cinema.”
Directed by Mohit Suri and producing partners, the film serves as the direct follow-up to the 2007 cult hit that helped establish actor Emraan Hashmi as a leading dramatic performer. Studio representatives confirmed that single-screen theaters in Tier-2 and Tier-3 circuits will begin physical counter bookings starting Wednesday morning.
Industry distributors anticipate screening counts will expand significantly over the next 48 hours as theater operators reallocate auditorium capacity based on initial advance booking response metrics.
Film exhibitors expect ticket sales to accelerate further heading into the weekend as promotional campaigns reach peak visibility across digital networks and broadcast channels.
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