With Dhurandhar still basking in its blockbuster success, fans have been eagerly speculating about whether its sequel will arrive as scheduled. Putting all rumours to rest, director Aditya Dhar has confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 is firmly on track for its planned March release, dismissing reports of any possible delay. The Ranveer Singh–led spy thriller has emerged as one of the biggest box office hits in recent times, cementing Dhar’s popularity among audiences.
On Friday, Aditya Dhar took to his Instagram Story and clarified that Dhurandhar 2 will not face any delay and it will release on the scheduled date. A fan asked Dhar, "I think it is more than a week since I went to watch Dhurandhar for a second time in the theatre and honestly, I am still obsessed with it, and I still feel like watching it again and again… You are truly a GOAT director, can’t wait for Dhurandhar 2! India is blessed to have a director like you!" The director replied, "So sweet! Thanks! See you in cinemas on 19th March!"
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Dhurandhar 2 will once again be directed by Aditya Dhar and will carry forward the high-stakes narrative inspired by real-life geopolitical events that formed the backbone of the first film. Drawing from major incidents such as the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the sequel is expected to delve deeper into the shadowy world of intelligence and counter-terrorism.
This time, the story will reportedly focus on the backstory of Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza, tracing his origins in Lyari and charting the final phases of his covert mission against terrorism. Alongside Ranveer, the film also features a powerful supporting cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and others, adding further depth and intensity to the narrative.
Releasing on the same date is Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, a period gangster drama that marks Yash’s much-anticipated return to the big screen following the blockbuster success of KGF: Chapter 2. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film promises a gritty and stylised take on the gangster genre and boasts an ensemble cast featuring Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair. With two big-ticket films slated to arrive simultaneously, the box office is set for a high-voltage clash.