Dhurandhar 2, also known as Dhurandhar: The Revenge, marks the return of Aditya Dhar with the much-awaited sequel to his 2025 blockbuster Indian spy action thriller. The film released in theatres across India with paid previews starting on March 18, 2026. The hype for this sequel skyrocketed after the cliffhanger ending of Part 1, where the real identity of Hamza Ali Mazari was revealed.
Unlike the prequel, Dhurandhar 2 had a true pan-India release, hitting cinemas in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada dubbed versions alongside its original Hindi version. Ticket prices for paid previews ranged from ₹2500 to ₹3200, as eager fans were willing to pay a premium to see the next chapter in Hamza Ali Mazari’s saga and get their burning questions answered.
This review remains completely spoiler-free. We’ll focus only on the film’s strengths and weaknesses, give it our star rating, and help you decide whether to watch it in theatres or wait for its OTT debut.
The Goods and the Bads of Dhurandhar 2
The Goods:
- Ranveer Singh delivers an Oscar-worthy dual performance as Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
- The reveal of Bade Sahab is executed with absolute perfection.
- Sanjay Dutt’s SP Chaudhry Aslam is far better written and developed than in the first film.
- The story remains unpredictable with twists every 15–20 minutes that keep you on edge.
- The film includes several hidden gem songs that are likely to trend online for months.
- Real-world references like demonetization and the “Unknown Men” concept are integrated cleverly.
- Despite 21 cuts by the Censor Board, there is no shortage of intense violence. Some scenes are genuinely chilling, and Sanjay Dutt’s character delivers 3-4 cuss words in nearly every dialogue.
- Sara Arjun shines even more this time as Yalina Jamali, standing out even with limited screen time.
The Bads:
- The new “Sher-E-Baloch” song featuring Ranveer Singh doesn’t live up to the original track featuring Akshaye Khanna.
- The story directly continues from Part 1, so new viewers may feel lost due to the lack of a recap.
- Arjun Rampal’s role as Major Iqbal once again feels underused, with too little screen time.
Final Star Rating
- Rating: 4.75 out of 5 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨)
Watch in Theatres or Wait for OTT?
Skipping Dhurandhar 2 in cinemas would be a major mistake. It’s a rare example of top-tier Indian filmmaking with world-class storytelling, emotionally charged performances, and gripping twists. Every element, from cinematography and background score to dialogue and shock value, surpasses the prequel.
Watching Dhurandhar 2 on OTT would be like ordering freshly made crispy peri-peri fries on a food delivery app, you’ll enjoy them, but the crispiness will be gone. The same goes for this film; it’s meant to be experienced on the big screen.
There’s no official confirmation yet about when and how the film will release online or how many additional censorship cuts it might face. Moreover, major spoilers will be everywhere by the time it hits OTT. So, if you want to truly experience this cinematic event, watch it now in theatres, it’s a generational film that deserves the big-screen treatment.
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