Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review : The wait is over! Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated spy-action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, hit theatres today (March 19, 2026), following massive paid preview shows on March 18. Building on the monumental success of the first film—Dhurandhar (2025), which grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide—this sequel has already shattered several records even before its full theatrical run began. With festive timing aligning with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr, the film is riding a wave of unprecedented hype.
Historic Box Office Start
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review : made history with its paid previews alone. According to reliable trade sources like Sacnilk, the film collected around ₹44 crore net (₹52.71 crore gross) in India from preview shows on March 18, surpassing previous benchmarks such as Stree 2 and OG. This figure even exceeded the opening day collection of the original Dhurandhar.
As of mid-day updates on March 19:
- India gross : Approximately ₹51.60 crore
- Overseas : ₹22.25 crore
- Worldwide gross so far : ₹73.85 crore
- India net: Around ₹43 crore
Early Day 1 trends show strong momentum, with projections suggesting the film could cross ₹100 crore net or more on its opening day (including previews), potentially making it the first Bollywood film to achieve a ₹100 crore+ single-day haul. Advance bookings were phenomenal—worldwide pre-sales for the opening weekend crossed ₹200 crore, with domestic figures exceeding ₹100 crore in some reports. Combined previews and Day 1 advances pushed totals even higher, with expectations of a massive extended weekend beyond ₹135 crore domestically.
The film’s long runtime (nearly 3 hours 49 minutes) and ‘A’ certification haven’t slowed down the crowds, thanks to high-octane action, intense performances, and the established spy-verse appeal.
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review : The Cast and Story
Ranveer Singh reprises his role as the fierce undercover agent Hamza, now on a brutal revenge mission following the events of the first film. The ensemble cast includes heavyweights like Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun in pivotal roles. Aditya Dhar’s direction delivers deeper international intrigue, high-stakes action sequences, and emotional depth, expanding the universe that made the original a phenomenon.
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review : Early audience reactions are overwhelmingly positive—fans on social media are calling it a “masterpiece,” “bolder and more lethal” than the first, and praising Ranveer’s powerhouse performance. Word-of-mouth is strong, with many predicting sustained legs at the box office.
The Dubbed Versions Controversy
Not everything has been smooth. Some Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam dubbed shows—particularly paid premieres—faced last-minute cancellations due to “content unavailability” or technical delays in certain regions, especially in South India. Reports mention over 20,000 tickets affected in previews, with fans expressing disappointment online. Director Aditya Dhar addressed the issue, assuring that non-Hindi versions would commence soon (from later slots or regular shows).
Despite this setback in southern markets, the Hindi version dominated the massive preview success and overall momentum remains unaffected in major circuits. The pan-India release in multiple languages is still drawing huge crowds where available.
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Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review : The Revenge is off to an explosive start, rewriting box office history and proving that sequels—when done right—can eclipse even the biggest originals. With no major competition (Yash’s Toxic postponed), this Ranveer Singh starrer is poised for a record-breaking run, potentially aiming for multi-crore weekends and long theatrical legs.
