The countdown to one of 2026’s most anticipated action spectacles has officially shifted into high gear. The makers of the Dhurandhar franchise have confirmed that the first teaser for the sequel will hit the silver screen this Friday, January 23, 2026. In a strategic marketing move, the teaser will be attached to the theatrical prints of Sunny Deol’s patriotic magnum opus, Border 2.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared the teaser, which carries a substantial runtime of 1 minute and 48 seconds. Along with the teaser announcement, the producers have also unveiled the official title for the second installment: Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Unlike traditional 30-second glimpses, the 1m 48s teaser length suggests a comprehensive first look. Industry insiders hint that the teaser focuses on the high-stakes world of international espionage and raw street justice that the first film established.
The CBFC certification process concluded early this week, giving the “A” green light for theatrical exhibition. This teaser aims to introduce the new stakes of the sequel, highlighting the return of Ranveer Singh in his most aggressive avatar to date. The extended length allows for a significant showcase of the film’s high-budget VFX and the star-studded ensemble that has kept fans talking for months.
Attaching the Dhurandhar: The Revenge teaser to Border 2 is a masterstroke in theatrical distribution. Border 2 is expected to witness a historic opening across India, especially in the single-screen and mass-circuit territories. By pairing the teaser with a film of such massive scale, the makers of Dhurandhar 2 ensure that their first visual asset reaches millions of viewers on the largest possible canvas.
“The audience for Border 2 and Dhurandhar overlaps perfectly,” says a leading trade analyst. “You are capturing a ‘mass’ audience that craves high-octane heroics. Showing a nearly two-minute teaser of Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt on the big screen will create an immediate box office pull for March.”
The official title, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, confirms the darker, more personal direction of the sequel. While the first film focused on the establishment of the “Dhurandhar” unit, the sequel appears to be a mission fuelled by personal vendetta.
The title is particularly intriguing given the recent reports of Akshaye Khanna’s return to the franchise. Despite his character’s death in the original, his inclusion in “backstory” segments suggests that the “Revenge” in the title may be linked to the unresolved history of his character, Rehman Dakait, and the protagonists.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge boasts one of the most expensive and versatile casts in modern Indian cinema. The teaser is expected to offer the first glimpses of the primary face-offs between:
- Ranveer Singh: Leading the charge with explosive energy.
- Sanjay Dutt: Bringing the “old school” grit and menace.
- R. Madhavan: Playing the intellectual mastermind.
- Arjun Rampal: The sleek, high-tech operative.
The synergy of these four powerhouses, combined with the veteran presence of Akshaye Khanna in pivotal flashback sequences, positions Dhurandhar 2 as a “clash of titans” rather than a standard hero-villain story.
With the teaser arriving on January 23, the promotional window for the film is exactly eight weeks. This “sprint” campaign is designed to keep the momentum high until the worldwide release on March 19, 2026.
The March window is strategically chosen to capitalize on the pre-summer holiday crowd. By debuting the teaser alongside Border 2, the makers are effectively starting their 50-day countdown to what they hope will be a record-breaking opening day.
Fans who are unable to visit theaters on January 23 are eagerly awaiting the digital drop of the teaser, which is rumoured to happen on YouTube and social media shortly after the morning shows of Border 2 begin.
The “theatrical-first” approach adds an element of exclusivity, encouraging fans to experience the scale of The Revenge on the big screen first.
As the lights dim for Border 2 this Friday, the first roar of Dhurandhar: The Revenge will echo through theaters, setting the stage for a March release that promises to redefine the action genre.
