Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the most acclaimed Hindi spy action thriller of 2026, having sparked fresh excitement among audiences following the massive success of its first run. It is set to release on March 19, 2026—coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid—and has already achieved some record bookings in the early days.
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Film Background
Direct sequel to the first Dhurandhar (2025), Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the final movie in this duology. Written, directed and co-produced by Adhyayan Dhar, the movie focuses on Indian spy Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh) as he infiltrates Karachi’s crime syndicates and political establishment, seeking vengeance for the 26/11 attacks, with serious dangers on his back.
The Jio Studios and B62 Studios-produced film runs 235 minutes long, and is the seventh-longest film in India. The first installment, Dhurandhar, which was released in 2025, earned ₹1,007.50 crore in India, ₹1,307 crore worldwide. Encouraged by this success, fan expectation for the sequel has hit record highs.
The Magic of the Star Cast
Ranveer Singh takes on the lead role of Jasqeerat Singh Ranghi/Hamza Ali Mazari—arguably the most challenging role of his career. The cast also features Sanjay Dutt as S.P. Chaudhary Aslam, Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal, Sara Arjun as Alina Jamali, and Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dacoit (in a flashback sequence). Other notable stars include Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and Gaurav Gera.
This ensemble cast has further bolstered Dhurandhar: The Revenge film’s strength. Sanjay Dutt’s dialogue, “Jahan dard hai, wahan mard hai” (Where there is pain, there is a man), has gone viral following the release of the trailer.
Trailer and Music
Dhurandhar: The Revenge official trailer released on March 6, 2026, has thrown social media into chaos. In response, viewers wrote: “It gave me goosebumps” and “Peak editing.” The caption to the trailer — “Now, India will decide Pakistan’s future” — has set a different political tone. The song “Ari Ari” in the music album, performed by Navtej Singh Rehal, Khan Saab, and Jasmine Sandlas, has gone viral. Shashwat Sachdev’s music has effectively highlighted the essential theme of revenge that is central to the film’s subject.
Advance Booking Records:
Paid Previews (March 18) — ₹41.40 crore; Day 1 — ₹30.75 crore (675,000 tickets sold). Worldwide gross has crossed ₹100 crore, breaking the records set by Stree 2 and Pathaan. 50%–75% of tickets are sold out in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. PVR INOX alone accounts for 150,000 tickets. An opening weekend gross of ₹100 crore+ is predicted.
Memories of the First Installment’s Success
Dhurandhar (2025) earned a net of ₹28 crore on its opening day, ₹207 crore in Week 1, and a lifetime net total of ₹838.50 crore in India. Ranbir’s gritty performance and the atmospheric portrayal of Karachi’s underworld captivated audiences.
Audience Reactions
In this trailer, followers along Twitter and Instagram are saying, “Ranbir is not ready for this,” and “Legends are born.” Sanjay Dutt and Madhavan have received accolades for their performances. Reaction videos have already amassed millions of views. audiences are equally excited, as the action and patriotic themes of Dhurandhar: The Revenge film are resonating with everyone.
OTT and the Future
It is set to arrive on OTT on May 14, 2026—56 days after its theatrical release. The producers state that while this marks the final installment of the franchise, its scale is even grander.
Why should you watch this film?
There’s big action, political intrigue, Ranbir’s transformation and a good cast to look forward to — all make Dhurandhar: The Revenge film worth seeing. With a budget exceeding 140 crores, advance bookings drive its success. Watch this saga of patriotic vengeance with your family this Eid.
On which OTT platform will ‘Dhurandhar 2’ be released?
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge‘ (Dhurandhar 2) will be available for streaming on the JioHotstar OTT platform. While the first installment was on Netflix, the digital rights for this sequel have shifted to JioHotstar.
Other Details
The release date is approximately May 14, 2026—56 days after the theatrical run. The official trailer and reports have confirmed this platform.
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