Overview
- Posting on X on Monday, Ram Gopal Varma said he watched portions of Dhurandhar 2 and claimed that if the first film scared rivals, the sequel will “terrify” them.
- Hindustan Times reports the Ranveer Singh–led Dhurandhar has crossed at least ₹1,000 crore worldwide, with one update citing more than ₹1,100 crore and the year’s top tally.
- Varma has called Dhurandhar a lesson for filmmakers, arguing it rejects VFX-heavy spectacle, item songs and hero‑worship templates in favor of grittier, emotionally driven action.
- Directed by Aditya Dhar, the first film follows an Indian spy infiltrating a Baloch gang in Lyari and features Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and others.
- The sequel, titled Dhurandhar 2, is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, with Varma’s early reaction fueling pre‑release buzz.