Fans are even more excited because “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is scheduled to open in theaters on March 19, 2026, with paid previews set for today, March 18, 2026. The movie builds on the success of its predecessor and is positioned as one of the most anticipated Bollywood sequels in recent years. It promises an extravagant cinematic experience full of drama, action, and compelling storyline.
Since its announcement, the sequel, which stars Ranveer Singh, has created a lot of buzz. There is a great deal of anticipation in both home and foreign markets as a result of the trailer, teaser, and advertising materials striking a chord with viewers. It is one of the most talked-about releases of the year due to the flurry of conversations, fan theories, and popular hashtags on social media.
Impressive advance booking numbers have resulted from the intense excitement. According to Sacnilk, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has had strong pre-sales, with premium formats seeing especially strong demand and seats selling quickly in major locations. The movie has already made a sizable sum from advance reservations alone, suggesting a huge box office debut.
In order to meet the huge demand, a number of theaters have added more shows, including late-night and early-morning screenings. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is set to make a big debut thanks to its expansive scope, compelling story, and high expectations. The movie is expected to be more than just a sequel and a huge box office success thanks to its impressive advance sales and unheard-of buzz.
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‘Dhurandhar 2’ actor Vikramm Bhambri, who played Shakeel Commando in Dhurandhar, shared his excitement about the sequel. He said the film will break all records and called it a “Ghatak” period. Praising director Aditya Dhar, Bhambri said he was amazed by how much detail the director puts into his work, as per an IANS report. He said everything, from culture and language to looks, people, and locations, is handled very carefully. He also said he strongly believes ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will create history worldwide. Bhambri also called Aditya Dhar a true visionary and a mastermind. He shared that the director gives actors freedom to perform their roles in their own way, while still making sure the scene looks perfect. He said this quality makes Aditya Dhar a very special director.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared his thoughts after watching Dhurandhar: The Revenge. He said the film has a very strong impact in every way, from collections to audience excitement and visuals. He also said it will be much bigger than Sholay and even compared it with Mughal-e-Azam. “After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence and is bound to make all the greatest films made so far starting from MUGHAL E AZAM. onwards look like TV SERIALS,“ Ram Gopal Varma wrote on X (formerly Twitter) handle after watching ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge.’ He added, “This is the BIRTH of a NEW CINEMATIC ORDER and the ruthless extinction of everything that that ever existed before in the previous WORLD of CINEMA. The very spelling of the word DIRECTOR will start from @adityadharfilms name , and it will be prudent and wise for even STEVEN SPIELBERG and CHRISTOPHER NOLAN to drop everything they are doing, and catch #Dhurandhar2 FIRST DAY FiRST SHOW.”
A report shared by Let’s Cinema says that the film’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) report is now online. The report shows that some changes have been made before the film’s release in India. These changes include cutting scenes and making a few edits, which has also reduced the film’s total runtime.
As per the report, the CBFC asked for 4 changes out of 21 major points. All these changes are related to very violent scenes. Some of these scenes include things like “smashing the eye,” “beheading and kicking,” “hitting the head with a cement block,” and “hitting the head with a hammer.”
Actor Rajat Arora recently shared that he got injured while shooting an action scene for the film ‘Dhurandhar’. Despite the injury, he continued shooting until the scene was completed. While speaking with IANS, he recalled that co-star Ranveer Singh quickly rushed to help him after he fell. Ranveer picked him up and comforted him, saying he understood the pain, as his wife Deepika Padukone had experienced something similar during her shoots. “Yes, there was an incident during an action scene where I got injured, but I continued performing until the shot was completed. After that, when I fell on the ground, Ranveer Singh came running towards me and picked me up and said “I know it is quite painful, as my wife also went through the same pain and she also didn’t told any one when she was shooting,” he said. Rajat Arora added that Ranveer Singh personally took him to the first aid centre afterward, calling it a moment that taught him resilience.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was effusive in his praise for the first part, is equally excited for part two.
“In Indian cinematic history, no film is being awaited more eagerly than Dhurandhar 2. I wouldn’t be surprised if it earns over Rs 120 crore in a single day… The film has a long runtime, which might slightly limit the number of shows, but since it is expected to run for a long time in theatres, that shouldn’t make much of a difference,” he added.
The mania around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has also affected a long-running ritual at one of the most iconic theatres in Mumbai. Maratha Mandir, the single-screen theatre that has run ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ continuously for three decades, has shifted its iconic 11:30 am DDLJ show to 10:00 am from March 18 to make room for three shows of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ – at 1:15 pm, 5:30 pm and 9:45 pm.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which film officially releases on Thursday, is well-positioned to rewrite the record books across multiple categories.
On paid previews, the benchmark it must beat is Rs 23 crore, set by Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’. On opening day, the movie will take on the current Hindi film record, which is held by Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ at Rs 66 crore, according to Sacnilk.
Over its full run, the sequel will be chasing the first “Dhurandhar”, which currently sits at the top of the all-time highest-grossing Hindi films list, ahead of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ (Hindi), ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Chhaava’.
With Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, arriving in cinemas just months after the massive success of its first part, doing exceptionally well in its paid previews and advance booking, the exhibition industry and trade pundits are confident that the film will shatter many records set by previous blockbusters at the box office.
With just two days to go for its release, the film’s paid previews, which open on Wednesday from 5.30 pm onwards, are almost booked with more than 4 lakh tickets sold.
“I hope it breaks the record of ‘Dhurandhar’ one and hope it turns out to be the first film to cross Rs. 1,000 crore nett box office in Hindi, besides, the contribution from dubbed versions of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. I hope that’s an addition to Rs. 1,000 crore.
“In terms of box-office, we are looking at Rs 45 to 50 crore nett on Wednesday (pre-release paid previews), which is a weekday, and it’s starting from half-day,” Kamal Gianchandani told PTI.
Shashwat Sachdev praised Ranveer Singh’s performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ and called him an “amazing artist”.
“Day after tomorrow (March 19), you guys will see what Ranveer bhai has done in the film; it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Everything that I do, I do it in his glory, if it’s coming its coming through him. So, if it’s divine it’s him, and if it’s bad it’s probably me,” he said.
The music team behind the film, including Khan Saab, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shahzad Ali, and rap artists Reble, were among those present at the film’s music launch event in Mumbai.
Actors R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi are set to reprise their roles in the second part of ‘Dhurandhar’.
Sara Arjun also expressed her gratitude to the fans. “Thank you for all the love and encouragement that you’ve given me and to ‘Dhurandhar’. The film is because of you all (audience). The real Dhurandhar is our audience,” she said.
Recalling her character’s journey, Sara said she was listening to ‘Halka Halka Suroor’ during a pivotal scene with the character Hamza, played by Singh. “Music is an integral part of our lives, personally, even I can’t function without it. We take pride in the album that Shashwat sir has created,” she said.
The film’s music is composed by the national award-winning composer and producer Shashwat Sachdev, known for his compositions in “The Ba***ds of Bollywood” and “Kesari 2”.
Singh hailed Sachdev as an “unstoppable, fireball, and musical juggernaut”.
“I’ve had the great honour of being with him in the studio; he is one of a kind. He is going to go down in history as one of the greats. He is getting started. Mark my words,” Singh said.
“Shashwat Sachdev has put his heart and soul into both the films. The music has become the soul of the film, and it will remain its hallmark for years to come,” he added.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is truly a Shashwat Sachdev musical, the actor said.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh on Tuesday thanked audiences worldwide for the success of his film “Dhurandhar”, saying their “love and respect” were the driving force behind its box office performance.
“Dhurandhar”, released in December 2025, scripted history at the box office, garnering a global collection of Rs 1,300 crore, with Rs 1,000 crore coming directly from the domestic Indian market. It also earned widespread acclaim for its narrative, music, and standout performances by the entire cast.
The spy thriller was directed by Aditya Dhar, who shot to fame with “Uri: The Surgical Strike”.
Speaking at the music launch for the sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, Singh said the entire team is overwhelmed by the anticipation around the film, which is set to arrive in cinema halls on March 19.
“You helped our film reach a historic milestone, and this was only possible to achieve because of your love and respect. I thank the cinema-going audience across the globe on behalf of our entire team,” the actor said.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge will be released day after tomorrow (March 19), and everyone has been eagerly wanting to see this film across the world. As a team, we are so humbled and grateful for the response to the first part of the film,” he added.
A casual morning jog involving Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unexpectedly brought an Indian espionage saga into global political conversation.
In a video shared by the Finnish president on his X handle, the two leaders are seen jogging through Hyde Park while discussing the Hindi blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar,’ a moment that has quickly circulated among Indian audiences online.
The clip shows Stubb and the Canadian prime minister running alongside their spouses during Carney’s visit to London.
During the exchange, Carney asks Stubb about a recent surge in his popularity on Instagram in India. The Finnish president explains that the attention followed comments he made about watching ‘Dhurandhar.’
The Censor Board of Film Certification has officially granted an ‘A’ certificate to ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’.’Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ India version is six minutes shorter than the global edit
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh went on to call ‘Dhurandhar 2’ a “tsunami.” He told PTI, “In the past, I’ve seen this kind of craze for ‘Sholay’ and ‘Baahubali 2’. Now this film has caught the attention of one and all—not just in India but overseas as well. This is a toofan, a tsunami—how do you handle a tsunami?”
He added, “Dhurandhar part one was just the trailer. ‘Picture toh abhi baaki hai’. All records will be shattered. It’s a goldmine for investors—they will be laughing all the way to the bank.”
Its advance booking success amply demonstrates this enthusiasm. Sacnilk claims that “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has achieved remarkable pre-sales in both Indian and foreign markets. Major cities have seen a sharp increase in ticket sales, with premium formats seeing especially strong demand. Strong booking patterns have also been recorded internationally in places including North America, the UK, and the Middle East, demonstrating the film’s widespread appeal.
Exhibitors have increased the number of shows, including late-night and early-morning screenings, to meet the demand due to the enormous response. The extent of anticipation is demonstrated by the fact that some theaters are even experimenting with longer show durations.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is set to have a huge opening thanks to a potent mix of celebrity attraction, a strong franchise support, and high advance booking numbers. The movie is not simply another sequel, but rather a full-fledged cinematic event that might set new records at the box office as it approaches its release with unheard-of buzz and industry-wide interest.
