Bhubaneswar: Following the global success of Dhurandhar (2025), which grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide and continues to top Netflix India charts after its digital release, the makers are gearing up for an even bigger theatrical outing with Dhurandhar 2, slated for release on March 19, 2026.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel brings back Ranveer Singh in the lead, joined by a powerful ensemble including Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt. Early posters and promotional material suggest a darker, bloodier revenge narrative, signalling a tonal shift towards a more intense and violent cinematic experience.
Adding continuity to the franchise’s creative team, Ojas Gautam, the young editor who cut the high-impact trailers for the first film, returns for the sequel. Industry insiders credit the original film’s sharp editing and aggressive marketing as key contributors to its box office dominance.
Trade analysts are optimistic about the sequel’s commercial prospects, projecting an India opening weekend of ₹100–120 crore. Globally, Dhurandhar 2 is being eyed as a potential ₹2,000-crore grosser, depending on overseas performance and word-of-mouth.
With strong franchise recall, an expanded cast, and heightened scale, Dhurandhar 2 is being closely watched as one of the biggest Bollywood releases of 2026, reinforcing the growing dominance of sequel-driven spectacles in the post-pandemic box office landscape.
-OdishaAge
