Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review: Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu heap praise on Ranveer Singh, says ‘He delivered an absolute masterclass’

Trade analyst Girish Johar reported that Dhurandhar 2 has comfortably crossed the Rs 50 crore net mark domestically (all languages), signalling a massive start at the box office. He described the film’s performance as a “tsunami,” suggesting that collections could climb even higher through the day, with estimates ranging between Rs 60 crore to Rs 70 crore. The strong momentum highlights the immense buzz surrounding the Ranveer Singh-starrer and director Aditya Dhar’s ambitious sequel.

Actor Sunny Deol recently extended his best wishes to filmmaker Aditya Dhar for the success of Dhurandhar 2. In an interaction with ANI, the actror praised Dhar as a brilliant director and appreciated him for incorporating iconic elements and dialogues inspired by his films as a tribute. He expressed gratitude for the respect shown and said he believes Dhurandhar 2 has the potential to break records and emerge as one of the biggest films in Indian cinema. The actor’s endorsement has further added to the growing buzz around the film, which continues to generate strong reactions from both audiences and the industry.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is running across 8,928 shows on its Day 1, collecting a net of Rs 36 crore till 3 pm. This brings the film’s total net collection to Rs 51.60 crore and total gross to Rs 79 Cr  crore so far at the Indian box office, as it earned Rs 43 crore in paid previews on Tuesday.

According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has set a new benchmark on BookMyShow by becoming the fastest-selling film in terms of hourly ticket sales. The film sold an impressive 109,000 tickets in just one hour, surpassing the previous all-time record held by Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had peaked at around 107,600 tickets per hour. This milestone highlights the massive demand and unprecedented buzz surrounding Dhurandhar 2, with advance bookings surging across the country and setting new records even before full-day collections are finalised.

Dhurandhar 2 off to a flying start. The film has opened on an excellent note at the box office on Thursday. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film had already collected Rs 23.79 crore by 1 PM.

X user @JaipurDialogues shared his take on Dhurandhar 2 abd posted, "Hands Down! Ranveer Singh’s acting is something to watch out for in Dhurandhar 2 Huge Respect @RanveerOfficial."

Overseas demand for Dhurandhar 2 continues to build. According to box office tracker Venky Box Office, the film has already crossed $1.07 million in U.S. premiere advance sales, covering 690 locations, 1,765 shows, and over 67,000 tickets sold. The tracker estimates that North America premiere advances have reached around $1.31 million, with projections suggesting $2 million on opening day and nearly $4.05 million over the first weekend if the current trend continues.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is running across 8,928 shows on its Day 1, collecting a net of Rs 17.07 crore till 11 am. This brings the film’s total net collection to Rs 51.60 crore and total gross to Rs 60.07 crore so far at the Indian box office, as it earned Rs 43 crore in paid previews on Tuesday. The final numbers for day 1 box office will be updated on Saturday morning

A fan @Trendulkar took to X to post Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) review that read, "Mixed feelings about Dhurandhar 2: The action and violence are dialed up several notches, opening brilliantly with an engaging fight sequence to ARI ARI which sets the tone for the next 4 hours. The smaller surprises are well sprinkled and end up being the best part of this sequence, imo. There are definitely a few moments that make you go “woah!” Ajay Sanyal is aura farming hard throughout, while Akshaye Khanna was missed in Lyari. Uzair’s impact is less than anticipated. The censorship feels a bit patchy, it beeps words like haramkhor but lets ** and ** go through on full blast (lol). The post-credit scene was underwhelming given the standards set by Aditya Dhar saab himself, or did I miss something (?) Nevertheless, the film keeps you engrossed for the full 4 hours without breaking a sweat. It’s a solid, engaging watch that never gets boring, but if I really had to choose: Dhurandhar OG > Dhurandhar 2 as a complete package especially in terms of music and overall novelty. P.S. Also, brace yourselves for a flood of “propaganda film” posts in the coming days. It’s going to be insufferable."

Composer Ricky Kej heaped praise on Dhurandhar 2, calling it a masterpiece and lauding director Aditya Dhar for nailing the sequel. He highlighted Dhar’s unique filmmaking style, describing it as a blend of Ridley Scott’s epic realism and Quentin Tarantino’s flamboyant action, noting that the first film leaned more towards Scott while the sequel embraces Tarantino’s energy. Kej called the opening sequence “the most gut-wrenching ever in Indian cinema,” praising the film’s suspense, shocking twists, and satisfying buildup to the climax. He commended the fully developed characters, taut dialogues, flawless editing, impeccable cinematography, invisible VFX, and music by Shaswat Sachdev, calling it “insanely unique and spectacular.”

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar took to X to praise Dhurandhar 2 and wrote, “Last night I saw the epic 3 hrs 49 minute ride that is Dhurandhar 2, and my head is still spinning. This is the blueprint for how to conquer a high-stakes sequel. Filmmaker @AdityaDharFilms vision is electrify in every frame, the pace is non-stop, and you can’t catch your breath for a second. The whole cast nails it, but @RanveerOfficial is in a league of his own. I’m at a loss for words his performance is just flawless. He doesn’t just act; he becomes the character with ferocious conviction. He deserves a National Award hands down. Both Dhurandhar films in the spy universe have carved out legendary benchmarks for Indian cinema, and they’ll be studied for generations across the globe. This is a monumental masterpiece. Big shout-out to the entire team for this triumph!"

Apart from Mumbai, shows of Dhurandhar 2 in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana were also cancelled, leading to disappointing fans. Theatres in Chennai, Coimbatore issued statements about cancellations. AGS Cinemas in Chennai shared on X, "We regret to inform that the Tamil paid previews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge scheduled for today have been cancelled. Refunds will be initiated shortly. Thank you for your patience." Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore shared, "Dhurandhar: The Revenge - Tamil paid previews scheduled for this evening have been cancelled due to non-availability. Hindi paid previews will be scheduled instead. We are initiating the refunds shortly. We apologise for the inconvenience."

Fans in Mumbai were disappointed as many preview shows at Galaxy and Gaiety theatres were cancelled at the last minute. As per a report in ANI, shows scheduled for 4:45 pm and 5:15 pm were abruptly cancelled. One of the fans shared that the show was delayed until 9 pm, and left after they were told that they had to wait for hours, and blamed the film's team for the delays.

Shilpa Shetty, along with her husband Raj Kundra, attended a preview screening of Dhurandhar 2. As soon as Shilpa came out of the theatre, the paparazzi asked for her reaction on the film. Shilpa replied, "Super."

A fan @EnduranceSpin shared his review for Dhurandhar: The Revenge and posted on X, "Dhurandhar2 First half : Two crazy surprises in the lot. Violence is extreme but is also justified. Ranveer is THE Man. He subordinated himself to the character in the first part but unleashes himself here. Music not on par with part 1, screenplay Huge second half awaits."

On its opening day, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is expected to challenge the current Hindi box office record held by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which collected Rs 66 crore net in India, as per Sacnilk. The sequel is also aiming to match—and possibly surpass—the success of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, which currently tops the list of highest-grossing Hindi films, ahead of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Stree 2, and Chhaava. If Dhurandhar: The Revenge manages to cross the Rs 1,000 crore nett mark in Hindi, as trade analysts predict, it will firmly enter the league of pan-India blockbuster sequels alongside giants like Pushpa 2: The Rule and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

In an official statement, Dhurandhar 2 director Aditya Dhar shared:

"ॐ

To our dear Dhurandhar family,

Dhurandhar is not just a film for us — it is something we have lived with, nurtured, and dreamed of sharing with each and every one of you, together, at the same moment, in every language.

Most of our Hindi shows across India are running as scheduled from 5 pm onwards.

All of our Tamil and Telugu shows will commence from 9 pm onwards.

However due to unforeseen technical difficulties, our Malayalam and Kannada shows will begin from tomorrow morning.

If the dubbed version you have tickets for is not currently playing at your cinema, you will have an option for refund or to

watch the Hindi version with subtitles instead.

We truly apologise for the inconvenience.

Your love for this film means the world to us, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

Team Jio Studios and B62 Studios."

Shah Rukh Khan’s production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, appeared to respond amid the buzz around Ranveere Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2 by sharing a GIF from Jawan, where the actor says, “READY,” along with the caption, “We’re always ready for this!”

Premiere screenings of Dhurandhar 2 have also been delayed across North India, with several theatres in Delhi-NCR and Prayagraj reporting that their 5 PM shows—despite being housefull—are yet to begin. Officials at US Cinemas revealed that they were still awaiting the film’s print, leading to the unexpected delay.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge faced widespread cancellations of regional paid premieres across South India due to technical and content delivery issues. In Karnataka and Kerala, Kannada and Malayalam versions could not be screened because the final digital files were delayed, leading to last-minute cancellations in cities like Bengaluru, Kochi, and Trivandrum. Tamil Nadu was also affected, with exhibitors such as Vetri Cinemas and Vettri Theatres issuing apologies after cancelling or delaying shows. As a temporary fix, some theatres screened the Hindi version with English subtitles.

A few latest posts on X read that Dhurandhar The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) 's English subtitles are delivered to the distributors and the paid preview shows have begun without delay. A few fans also made updates like, "Now Watching - #dhurandhartherevenge."

Dhurandhar 2's worldwide advance sales have crossed the massive rs 200 crore mark, out of which it has earned rs 125 crore in India and Rs 75 crore worldwide. Dhurandhar 2 is the 5th Indian film ever to cross rs 200 cr milestone in advance sales, with Pushpa 2, Leo, RRR, and Baahubali 2 in this list. Dhurandhar 2 is the first Bollywood title to do so.

 Telangana's single-screen theatres have largely backed Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, but with overall occupancy hovering around 40% and Dhurandhar 2 maintaining a steady hold in Telangana, the Telugu box office clash remains far from one-sided. SCREEN's Yashaswini Sri reports on the box office clash in the two states which doesn't look like Advantage Dhurandhar. Read it HERE.

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has created history on BookMyShow, becoming the all-time No. 1 film in advance ticket sales. Trade site Sacnilk shared that as of March 18—exactly 24 hours before its theatrical release—the Aditya Dhar directorial sold a staggering 14.81 lakh tickets on the platform, surpassing the previous record held by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which had clocked 11.02 lakh tickets in the same timeframe. In comparison, other top films at the 24-hour pre-release mark include Animal with 7.24 lakh tickets, Tiger 3 with 4.73 lakh, and Chhaava with 4.69 lakh, highlighting the massive momentum behind Dhurandhar 2 ahead of its big-screen debut.

Dhurandhar 2 picks up from where the first film left off, charting the rise of Hamza Ali Mazari, played by Ranveer Singh, in Pakistan’s criminal underworld. The sequel also delves deeper into his transformation from Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an undercover operative who infiltrates Pakistan as a spy to avenge terrorist attacks, into the formidable Hamza. The original film Dhurandhar was a massive success, reportedly earning around Rs 1300 crore globally and enjoying a long theatrical run, even getting a re-release ahead of the sequel. Now, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set to hit cinemas on March 19, with paid previews beginning on March 18.

Dhurandhar 2 is facing a direct box office clash with Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which has affected the availability of single-screen theatres for the film. At a recent event, producer Naveen Yerneni was asked about the cancellation of Dhurandhar 2’s Telugu premieres. He responded that since the film is in Hindi, nearly 90 per cent of audiences would prefer to watch it in its original language. He further added, “Whether Dhurandhar is there or not, since we are coming on a festive day, we decided not to have premieres.”

A theatre owner in Hyderabad told SCREEN that Dhurandhar 2 preview shows were cancelled in non-Hindi territories because of dubbing issues with the Aditya Dhar directorial. Due to this, the movie was not uploaded in Qube and shared on time with the distributors. Preview shows in South India were cancelled and refund was initiated. The content is expected by later tonight, ensuring the morning shows start on time, reported SCREEN's Yashaswini Sri.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2), directed by Aditya Dhar, has undergone significant changes after intervention by the CBFC, which ordered 21 edits before granting it an ‘A’ certificate. The cuts primarily target violent scenes, abusive language, and politically sensitive references, including corrections related to demonetisation and mentions of the Prime Minister. Several intense sequences were trimmed or modified, while certain dialogues were altered to meet certification guidelines. Despite these changes, the film retains its high-intensity narrative and long runtime, and continues to generate massive buzz ahead of its theatrical release on March 19.

Dhurandhar's filmmaker Aditya Dhar shared in a note:

"To my dearest, most extraordinary Dhurandhar family

5th December 2025, Dhurandhar released in cinemas worldwide.

And since then You didn't just watch our film. You loved it. You lived it. You appreciated every quiet detail, debated every moment, rewatched it and noticed things I never even thought anyone would. Somewhere in that beautiful, unpredictable journey, our film became yours.

Then the nation’s. And then the world’s!

That is the most humbling, most moving gift a filmmaker can ever receive.

So when we sat down to make Dhurandhar The Revenge, we knew one thing with absolute certainty: we had to surprise you. We had to make you feel emotions you weren't prepared for. Deeply. Honestly. That is never easy.

But for you, we tried our very hardest. We’ve put our hearts into Dhurandhar The Revenge so you can experience every twist, every emotion, exactly the way it’s meant to be felt. In a theatre, in the dark, surrounded by friends, family, and even strangers, everyone feeling the same emotions. That’s how films should be experienced. Not on someone’s phone in a blurry image. Hence, here is my one, heartfelt, earnest request...

PLEASE DON’T SHARE SPOILERS!

Let every single fan walk in clueless but curious and walk out with their own deeply personal version of what they felt. You made Dhurandhar what it is. Now I’m trusting you to protect what this becomes.

With all my love and gratitude,

Aditya Dhar

Bharat Mata ki… Jai!"

Tamil-language paid preview shows of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) have been cancelled in select theatres across Tamil Nadu, with Broadway Cinemas—which operates screens in Coimbatore and Tiruppur—citing “non-availability” as the reason. In an official statement, the theatre chain informed audiences via X, "Dhurandhar: The Revenge - Tamil paid previews scheduled for this evening have been cancelled due to non-availability. Hindi paid previews will be scheduled instead. We are initiating the refunds shortly. We apologise for the inconvenience."