Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, the Epic Sequel that Tops the Indian Box Office

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" officially released in theaters worldwide on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festivals of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr.

Paid preview screenings began the day before, on March 18, 2026, sparking great excitement among cinema fans.

The highly anticipated sequel is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" is the final installment of the successful duology, continuing the narrative directly from the end of "Dhurandhar" (2025).

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios.

"Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" continues the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a Punjab Regiment soldier who becomes an Indian spy under the alias Hamza Ali Mazari.

His mission is to infiltrate the criminal and political syndicates in Karachi, Pakistan.

His ultimate goal is to dismantle the terror network responsible for attacks like 26/11 and exact revenge for the tragedy.

The film meticulously depicts Hamza's journey as he establishes his position as the "King of Lyari" following the death of Rehman Dakait in the previous film.

During his journey, Hamza must confront Major Iqbal, played by Arjun Rampal, and navigate Karachi's complex network of terror financing and intelligence warfare.

Aditya Dhar, known for his visionary work, directed "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" and produced under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios.

Ranveer Singh leads the cast as Hamza Ali Mazari/Jaskirat Singh Rangi, delivering an intense and passionate performance.

Other supporting actors include Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal, and Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, the main antagonist.

Sara Arjun also returns as Yalina Jamali, along with Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali, a Pakistani politician and Indian agent.

Danish Pandor, Manav Gohil, Gaurav Gera, Saumya Tandon, and Raj Zutshi also join the cast, with Yami Gautam reportedly making a significant cameo appearance.

Akshaye Khanna's presence as Rehman Dakait in flashbacks also adds depth to the narrative.

"Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many calling it a "masterpiece" and praising Ranveer Singh's performance and Aditya Dhar's direction.

Despite the film's relatively long runtime of 3 hours and 49 minutes (229 minutes), many critics found it entertaining and captivating.

The film was even compared to "Sholay x 100" and described as a blend of Ridley Scott's "epic realism" and Quentin Tarantino's "flamboyant action."

The film achieved massive advance bookings, with pre-release sales reaching over ₹124 crore worldwide.

Revenue from paid previews alone reached ₹75 crore, demonstrating the immense audience interest.

The film is expected to have a huge opening, potentially exceeding ₹100 crore in the domestic market on its opening day.

As of March 19, 2026, the film's global gross has reached ₹75,000 crore.

The film has also received an 'A' (adult) certification from the CBFC due to strong violence, after undergoing over 21 cuts and modifications.