The highly anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has already delivered its first massive surprise just hours after its release: the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is officially set to hit theaters on March 19, 2026. This unprecedented three-month gap between two blockbuster parts shocked and thrilled audiences who were treated to the unexpected announcement in a compelling post-credit scene of the first film, which opened on December 5, 2025.
The first installment, directed by Aditya Dhar (of Uri: The Surgical Strike fame), has opened to strong word-of-mouth and a thunderous box office response, with critics and fans praising the intense action, complex narrative, and the stellar ensemble cast. The decision to release the sequel so quickly strongly suggests that the two parts were shot simultaneously, ensuring maximum narrative continuity and box office momentum.
The post-credit scene of Dhurandhar confirmed the two-part structure of the ambitious spy saga. After the dramatic climax of the first film, which saw Ranveer Singh’s protagonist, Hamza Ali Mazari (Jaskirat Singh), eliminate the first major target, the post-credits sequence revealed a suspenseful new path.
The scene flashed Hamza erasing the name of the deceased antagonist, Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), from a secret spy diary, before turning the page to reveal the next dangerous name on his hit list: Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal) of ISI. The final title card flashed the word “Revenge,” followed by the concrete release date for the next chapter.
The sequel’s quick turnaround is a strategic move designed to capitalize on the positive reception and the cliffhanger ending of the first part. Actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays a pivotal role in the film, had previously hinted that the second part was “ready and in post-production,” confirming the makers’ plan for a dual release.
Dhurandhar 2 will see the entire powerhouse ensemble cast return to conclude the high-stakes espionage narrative. The sequel is expected to escalate the tension and action as Hamza (Ranveer Singh) pursues the remaining targets on his mission.
The confirmed returning principal cast includes:
- Ranveer Singh (as Hamza Ali Mazari / Jaskirat Singh)
- Akshaye Khanna (in a possibly crucial flashback/contextual role)
- R Madhavan (as the Indian spymaster, Ajay Sanyal)
- Arjun Rampal (as the main antagonist, Major Iqbal)
- Sanjay Dutt (as SP Chaudhary Aslam)
- Sara Arjun (as Yalina Jamali)
Director Aditya Dhar successfully established a gritty, complex, and high-octane world in the first film, drawing praise for his restrained direction and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Singh and Khanna. Dhurandhar 2 promises to deliver the emotional payoff and the conclusion to the massive narrative canvas established in the initial three-hour-plus film.
The March 19, 2026, release date sets the stage for an intense box office showdown. Dhurandhar 2 is currently slated to clash with two other highly anticipated major releases: Yash’s pan-India film Toxic and the multi-starrer comedy Ajay Devgn’s Dhamaal 4.
The strategic choice of the long Eid weekend release date underscores the producers’ confidence in Dhurandhar 2’s mass appeal and the success of the first film. With Dhurandhar reportedly taking Ranveer Singh’s biggest-ever opening with a Day 1 collection estimated around ₹27 crore, the sequel carries immense momentum into its clash.
The immediate follow-up strategy by Director Aditya Dhar and the producers, Jio Studios and B62 Studios, is a bold, Hollywood-style move that seeks to redefine the spy action genre in Bollywood by keeping the narrative fresh and the audience engaged with minimal waiting time.
