Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic: BookMyShow Interest Reveals Early Buzz, But What Do the Numbers Really Mean?

The biggest potential box-office clash of 2026 between Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and Yash’s Toxic has now been avoided. Toxic’s release has been postponed to June 4, 2026, clearing the path for Dhurandhar 2 to dominate theaters on March 19. Despite this, fans on social media continue to engage in debates, and the focus has shifted to measuring the early interest on BookMyShow.

BookMyShow Interest Figures

As of March 5, 2026, Dhurandhar 2 has recorded over 244K (2.45 lakh) user interest on BookMyShow, while Toxic shows an interest of 476K (4.76 lakh). On paper, it appears that Toxic is ahead, but this does not entirely reflect the films’ actual popularity.

Why Toxic Appears Ahead

The difference in BookMyShow interest largely depends on when the film pages were registered. Toxic was first teased on Yash’s Instagram on January 8, 2025, and its release date was officially announced on March 22, 2025. Since then, fans have been registering interest, causing the numbers to grow steadily. With over 12 months since its announcement, Toxic’s interest has naturally reached around 500K.

Dhurandhar 2 Interest

The Dhurandhar 2 page went live much later, likely in October or November 2025, as the first part of Dhurandhar was already on BookMyShow. Despite the shorter duration, the film has already achieved 244K interest, reflecting strong anticipation among fans. Interest continues to grow at a rate of roughly 1,000 new registrations per hour.

What BookMyShow Interest Actually Means

BookMyShow interest indicates “Intent to Buy” – users who are likely to book tickets. However, not all expressed interest converts into actual ticket sales. Historically, about 15–20% of early interest translates into actual bookings during the first weekend. This metric, however, is a strong indicator of early buzz and suggests that Dhurandhar 2 could enjoy a bumper opening once the release date arrives.

With Dhurandhar 2’s official release on March 19, audiences are eagerly waiting to see whether this high early interest translates into a blockbuster box-office debut.