The wait is finally over, and the biggest cinematic event of 2026 has officially taken over the nation!
Following the historic, ₹1300-crore success of its 2025 predecessor, director Aditya Dhar has unleashed his highly anticipated spy-action sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Starring Ranveer Singh returning as the deadly undercover operative Hamza Ali Mazari (Jaskirat Singh Rangi), the nearly four-hour-long epic hit theaters today, March 19, 2026.
But the release wasn’t without major roadblocks. From unprecedented box office milestones and rave audience reviews to severe technical glitches that forced the cancellation of multiple regional premiere shows, here is your ultimate, real-time update on the Dhurandhar 2 release!
The Box Office: Shattering Indian Premiere Records!
Even before its official morning shows began today, Dhurandhar 2 had already rewritten the history books during its paid previews on Wednesday, March 18.
- The Numbers: The film generated an earth-shattering ₹44 to ₹50 Crore net just from its preview shows, making it the biggest premiere performance ever recorded in Indian cinema history! It completely outshone previous premiere records held by Pawan Kalyan’s OG and the Bollywood horror-comedy Stree 2.
- Day 1 Predictions: With the massive momentum from advance bookings, trade analysts are predicting that the film will easily cross the elusive ₹100 crore mark on its opening day.
The Controversy: South Indian Premieres Cancelled!
While the Hindi-speaking belt celebrated the release, fans in South India were left incredibly disappointed on Wednesday evening.
- The Glitch: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties and pending censor approvals for the dubbed cuts, massive delays occurred across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada screenings. Many theaters were forced to cancel shows entirely or offer the Hindi version with subtitles.
- The Apology: Director Aditya Dhar quickly issued a heartfelt apology note on social media, promising refunds and ensuring that all regional shows would be fully operational by Thursday morning. Interestingly, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that Dhar was intensely working in the post-production studio until 2:30 AM, fine-tuning the film just hours before release!
Audience Review: “A Deadlier Masterpiece”
Does the sequel live up to the massive hype? According to the initial flood of reviews on social media, it absolutely surpasses the original!
- Ranveer’s Career-Best: Audiences are universally praising Ranveer Singh’s fierce, animalistic transformation and emotional depth, calling it a “National Award-winning” performance.
- The 4-Hour Runtime: Despite an intimidating runtime of 229 minutes (almost 4 hours) and receiving an ‘A’ certificate with 21 CBFC modifications, viewers claim the film never feels boring. The gripping screenplay, explosive action sequences, and the powerful screen presence of veterans like Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal keep the audience hooked until the post-credit scene.
The Spy Universe Expands
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not just a movie; it is an absolute cinematic movement. Despite the minor technical hiccups, Aditya Dhar has delivered a massy, emotionally heavy, and visually spectacular thriller that is guaranteed to dominate the box office for weeks to come.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When did Dhurandhar 2 release? Dhurandhar: The Revenge officially released in theaters worldwide today, March 19, 2026, with massive paid preview shows held the evening before.
2. Who is the director of Dhurandhar 2? The film is written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar.
3. Why were the South Indian shows of Dhurandhar 2 cancelled? Several regional premiere shows (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu) were delayed or cancelled on Wednesday due to unforeseen technical difficulties and pending censor approvals for the dubbed cuts.
4. What is the runtime of Dhurandhar: The Revenge? The film has a massive runtime of 229 minutes (3 hours and 49 minutes) and was granted an ‘A’ certificate by the CBFC.
5. How much did Dhurandhar 2 make in advance booking? The film broke all Indian records for paid previews, raking in an estimated ₹44 to ₹50 Crore net before its official opening day.
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