Marathi cinema had a troublesome time in 2025, but in 2026, it is predicted to set latest records. Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam, which released on the primary day of the 12 months, collected around Rs. 25 crores. Raja Shivaji continues to stay strong, collecting Rs. 93.10 crores in 18 days and marching towards the Rs. 100 crore mark. And now, one other film, Deool Band 2, is all set to surprise. The devotional cum drama film releases in cinemas tomorrow, that’s, Thursday, May 21 and is about for an enormous opening.
EXCLUSIVE: Marathi film Deool Band 2 set for a HUGE start; sells 25,000 + tickets; popular series has a UNIQUE reference to Drishyam franchise
As per the information accessed by Bollywood Hungama, Deool Band 2 has sold greater than 25,000 tickets. Despite the film releasing on a non-holiday Thursday, several shows in cities like Mumbai and Pune are already fast-filling. The latter, it seems, is ahead of Mumbai and is driving the collections. City Pride, which has 7 cinemas in Pune, has sold more tickets than PVR Inox. MovieMax opened bookings for Deool Band 2 around 12 noon on Wednesday and inside 4 hours, it sold 400 tickets, which is sort of a feat.
Deool Band 2 could have a robust weekend, if reports are in its favour. It now stays to be seen if post-midnight and early morning shows are organized by cinemas to cater to the demand on Saturday and Sunday.
Like Deool Band’s first part, Deool Band 2 also stars Mohan Joshi within the role of revered saint Swami Samartha. Deool Band appealed to hundreds of thousands of Swami Samartha’s devotees and moviegoers basically resulting from its premise, science vs spirituality angle, Mohan Joshi’s terrific portrayal and Pravin Tarde’s mass-appealing direction. Deool Band 2 is a spiritual sequel and besides Mohan Joshi, it stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Snehal Tarde, Pravin Tarde, Prasad Oak, Om Bhutkar and others.
Interestingly, the Deool Band series has a captivating Drishyam connection. The primary part was released on July 31, 2015 – the identical day as the discharge of the Hindi remake, Drishyam. And now, Deool Band 2 releases on the identical day as the discharge of Drishyam 3’s Malayalam version.
Drishyam 3 can also be set for a record start. The opposite major release of the week is Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday. The film is predicted to fetch a very good start on the box office, because of the reduced-price offer. In brief, it’ll be a healthy weekend for the industry and exhibitors.
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