Mumbai, Dec. 2 -- The buzz around Dhurandhar has officially quadrupled and nowhere is that more evident than in the film's advance bookings. The ticket sales have opened significantly earlier than expected, showing the faith the makers have on their movie. The early trends show that the audiences have been waiting for a film like this. For a film releasing on a regular weekday, the kind of excitement this movie has is rare.

What's even more thrilling is how widespread the interest already seems to be. From metro multiplexes to premium formats to smaller city screens gradually unlocking their shows, the uptake has been remarkable. Theatres might also be considering adding more shows when demand rises, given that the conversation on social...