In a move that has sent anticipation for the summer movie season into overdrive, National Award-winning actor Yami Gautam Dhar has officially broken her silence on the year’s most anticipated sequel. Speaking at the prestigious News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Yami revealed that she has already watched a private screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and her verdict is nothing short of a standing ovation.
Even before the makers have dropped the official trailer, Yami has set the bar incredibly high, describing the cinematic experience as “beyond extraordinary.” Her emotional endorsement comes as the film prepares for one of the biggest box office face-offs in recent history.
While the rest of the world waits for a first glimpse of the sequel to the 2024 blockbuster Dhurandhar, Yami Gautam is already living in the aftermath of its impact. At the summit, she opened up about the profound effect the film had on her.
“I have already watched Dhurandhar 2. It is beyond extraordinary. I was really emotional,” Yami shared with the audience. The actor, known for her discerning choice of scripts, admitted that the film’s narrative depth caught her off guard. In a relatable “behind-the-scenes” moment, she recalled the chaos of her schedule immediately following the screening. She revealed that she had to rush to catch a flight almost as soon as the credits rolled, which left her unable to immediately process the experience or even share her thoughts with her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar.
This isn’t the first time Yami has championed the Dhurandhar franchise. During her session, she reminisced about her early involvement with the series. Interestingly, her belief in the story dates back to the production of her hit film Article 370.
Yami Gautam Dhar revealed that she first read the initial script for the original Dhurandhar while she was still on the sets of Article 370. Despite her busy filming schedule at the time, she claimed to have had “complete faith” in the project’s impact even before the first installment became a runaway success in 2024. This long-standing connection underscores the actor’s knack for identifying stories that resonate with the Indian heartland.
Building on the foundation of its predecessor, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is expected to scale up the stakes significantly. While plot details are being guarded more closely than a state secret, Yami’s “emotional” reaction suggests that the sequel moves beyond mere action to explore deeper character arcs and perhaps a more personal “revenge” narrative.
Scheduled for a theatrical debut on March 19, 2026, the film reunites the core creative team that made the first part a cultural phenomenon. With Yami’s endorsement acting as a “pre-trailer” boost, industry experts are already predicting a record-breaking opening day.
March 19, 2026, is officially marked as “Judgment Day” for the Indian box office. In a clash that has exhibitors sweating and fans cheering, Dhurandhar: The Revenge will go head-to-head with Yash’s highly anticipated ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown Ups’.
This showdown is particularly significant because it pits a proven, high-octane franchise against the raw star power of the KGF icon. While Toxic promises a dark, edgy fairy tale for an adult audience, Dhurandhar 2 is leaning into its established emotional core—a strategy that Yami Gautam Dhar clearly believes will pay off.
As the current date of February 28 passes, we are less than three weeks away from the trailer launch and the eventual release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Yami’s review has effectively turned the film into a “must-watch,” shifting the conversation from curiosity to genuine anticipation.
Whether the film can survive the “Toxic” wave remains to be seen, but with a review as glowing as Yami’s, the producers of the Dhurandhar sequel are likely sleeping a little easier tonight.
