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The film's storyline loosely draws inspiration from multiple real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in [[South Asia]], such as [[Operation Lyari]], [[2014 Indian general election]], [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation]] and various other events. Shot [[Back-to-back film production|back-to-back]] alongside the first part, [[principal photography]] began in July 2024 in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]], and concluded in October 2025. Filming took place across [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Ladakh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], and [[Thailand]], with some areas doubling for [[Pakistan]]-set sequences. The film features music composed by [[Shashwat Sachdev]], cinematography by [[Vikash Nowlakha]] and editing by Shivkumar V. Panicker. With a runtime of 229 minutes, it is the [[List of longest films in India|eighth longest Indian film]] ever produced.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 March 2026 |title=Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge Receives A Certificate With 3 hr 49 min Runtime |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-the-revenge-receives-a-certificate-with-3-hr-49-min-runtime-ws-l-9982965.html |website=News18}}</ref>
The film's storyline loosely draws inspiration from multiple real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in [[South Asia]], such as [[Operation Lyari]], [[2014 Indian general election]], [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation]] and various other events. Shot [[Back-to-back film production|back-to-back]] alongside the first part, [[principal photography]] began in July 2024 in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]], and concluded in October 2025. Filming took place across [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Ladakh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], and [[Thailand]], with some areas doubling for [[Pakistan]]-set sequences. The film features music composed by [[Shashwat Sachdev]], cinematography by [[Vikash Nowlakha]] and editing by Shivkumar V. Panicker. With a runtime of 229 minutes, it is the [[List of longest films in India|eighth longest Indian film]] ever produced.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 March 2026 |title=Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge Receives A Certificate With 3 hr 49 min Runtime |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-the-revenge-receives-a-certificate-with-3-hr-49-min-runtime-ws-l-9982965.html |website=News18}}</ref>


''Dhurandhar: The Revenge'' was released in theatres worldwide on 19 March 2026, coinciding with [[Gudi Padwa]], [[Ugadi]], and [[Eid al-Fitr|Eid]]. The film received praise for its cast's performances, storytelling and [[Dhurandhar: The Revenge (soundtrack)|musical score]], and criticism for its levels of violence, alleged nationalist [[Propaganda film|propaganda]], and alleged [[Islamophobia]]. Like its predecessor, it was banned in [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] countries.{{efn|<ref name="k994">{{cite web | last=Mouli | first=Chandra | title=Pakistanis are watching Dhurandhar 2 despite ban, here's how | website=The Siasat Daily | date=2026-03-20 | url=https://www.siasat.com/dhurandhar-2-reaches-pakistan-despite-ban-videos-go-viral-3438346/amp/ | access-date=2026-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 March 2026 |title=Explained: How Dhurandhar part 1 and 2's UAE-GCC ban could cost as much as lifetime numbers of Ghajini, Stree, Gangubai Kathiawadi |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/explained-dhurandhar-part-1-2s-uae-gcc-ban-cost-much-lifetime-numbers-ghajini-stree-gangubai-kathiawadi/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan Times-2026" /><ref name="w517" /><ref name="d500" /><ref name="p841">{{cite web | last=Awasthi | first=Pragati | title=International critics slam Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, call it 'sociopathic' | website=Wion | date=2026-03-25 | url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/international-critics-slam-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-the-revenge-call-it-sociopathic-1774427716170 | access-date=2026-03-26 | archive-date=26 March 2026 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260326051157/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/international-critics-slam-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-the-revenge-call-it-sociopathic-1774427716170 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="b623"/><ref name="Maktoob"/>}} It is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|fourth-highest grossing Indian film of all time]], the [[List of highest-grossing Hindi films|second-highest grossing Hindi-language film worldwide]], the [[List of Indian films of 2026|highest grossing Indian film of 2026]] and the [[2026 in film|tenth-highest grossing film of 2026 overall]].
''Dhurandhar: The Revenge'' was released in theatres worldwide on 19 March 2026, coinciding with [[Gudi Padwa]], [[Ugadi]], and [[Eid al-Fitr|Eid]]. The film received praise for its cast's performances, storytelling and [[Dhurandhar: The Revenge (soundtrack)|musical score]], and criticism for its levels of violence and alleged nationalist [[Propaganda film|propaganda]]. Like its predecessor, it was banned in [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] countries.{{efn|<ref name="k994">{{cite web | last=Mouli | first=Chandra | title=Pakistanis are watching Dhurandhar 2 despite ban, here's how | website=The Siasat Daily | date=2026-03-20 | url=https://www.siasat.com/dhurandhar-2-reaches-pakistan-despite-ban-videos-go-viral-3438346/amp/ | access-date=2026-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 March 2026 |title=Explained: How Dhurandhar part 1 and 2's UAE-GCC ban could cost as much as lifetime numbers of Ghajini, Stree, Gangubai Kathiawadi |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/explained-dhurandhar-part-1-2s-uae-gcc-ban-cost-much-lifetime-numbers-ghajini-stree-gangubai-kathiawadi/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan Times-2026" /><ref name="w517" /><ref name="d500" /><ref name="p841">{{cite web | last=Awasthi | first=Pragati | title=International critics slam Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, call it 'sociopathic' | website=Wion | date=2026-03-25 | url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/international-critics-slam-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-the-revenge-call-it-sociopathic-1774427716170 | access-date=2026-03-26 | archive-date=26 March 2026 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260326051157/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/international-critics-slam-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-the-revenge-call-it-sociopathic-1774427716170 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="b623"/><ref name="Maktoob"/>}} It is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|fourth-highest grossing Indian film of all time]], the [[List of highest-grossing Hindi films|second-highest grossing Hindi-language film worldwide]], the [[List of Indian films of 2026|highest grossing Indian film of 2026]] and the [[2026 in film|tenth-highest grossing film of 2026 overall]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAditya Dhar
Written byAditya Dhar
Additional screenplayOjas Gautam
Shivkumar V. Panicker
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVikash Nowlakha
Edited byShivkumar V. Panicker
Music byShashwat Sachdev
Production
companies
Distributed byJio Studios
Release date
  • 19 March 2026 (2026-03-19)
Running time
229 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹250–255 crore (combined with part 1)[2]
Box office₹1,352.42 crore[3]

Dhurandhar: The Revenge[a] is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language spy action-thriller film written and directed by Aditya Dhar. It is produced by Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios and B62 Studios. It is a sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar and the final installment of the duology. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, and Manav Gohil, with several actors reprising their roles from the first part. It follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent who continues to infiltrate Karachi's criminal syndicates and Pakistani politics while avenging the 26/11 attacks and confronting bigger threats.

The film's storyline loosely draws inspiration from multiple real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in South Asia, such as Operation Lyari, 2014 Indian general election, 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation and various other events. Shot back-to-back alongside the first part, principal photography began in July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, and concluded in October 2025. Filming took place across Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Thailand, with some areas doubling for Pakistan-set sequences. The film features music composed by Shashwat Sachdev, cinematography by Vikash Nowlakha and editing by Shivkumar V. Panicker. With a runtime of 229 minutes, it is the eighth longest Indian film ever produced.[4]

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released in theatres worldwide on 19 March 2026, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid. The film received praise for its cast's performances, storytelling and musical score, and criticism for its levels of violence and alleged nationalist propaganda. Like its predecessor, it was banned in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.[b] It is currently the fourth-highest grossing Indian film of all time, the second-highest grossing Hindi-language film worldwide, the highest grossing Indian film of 2026 and the tenth-highest grossing film of 2026 overall.

Plot

The film is a direct sequel to its predecessor. For more information on the predecessor's plot, see Dhurandhar.
The film is divided into seven chapters: "A Burnt Memory", "Lucifer", "Ghosts from the Past", "Trial by Fire", "Unknown Men", "The Revenge" and "Dhurandhar".

In 2000, Hamza Ali Mazari, then known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, leaves his hometown of Pathankot to undergo military training. During his absence, a violent land dispute involving local MLA Sukhwinder Singh leads to brutal attacks on his family: his father is hung, and his elder sister Harleen and younger sister Jasleen are both gangraped, with Harleen being murdered and Jasleen abducted. Upon returning, Jaskirat, with the help of his friend Gurbaaz, arms himself, eliminates those responsible, and rescues Jasleen. He is subsequently arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. Before his execution, he entrusts Jasleen's future to Gurbaaz.

In 2002, Jaskirat is abducted during a prison transfer and brought before intelligence officials Sushant Bansal and Ajay Sanyal. By 2004, he is recruited into a covert program, given the new identity of Hamza Ali Mazari, and deployed to Kabul, where he severs ties with his past and operates under handler Mohammed Aalam.

By 2009, following the death of Rehman Dakait in Lyari, Hamza manipulates local factions to ignite a gang war resulting in the death of the Pathan gang's leader Arshad Pappu and the arrest of Uzair Baloch, consolidating his influence in Karachi while covertly advancing his mission. His actions draw him into the inner circle of "Bade Sahab" Dawood Ibrahim, who tasks him with facilitating narcotics operations to fund militancy. During this period, Hamza is forced to kill both Gurbaaz—after a drug-induced altercation—and Aalam, whose cover is compromised, deepening his internal conflict.

As suspicion grows, Chaudhary Aslam begins investigating Hamza but is killed in a suicide attack orchestrated by Hamza through the Balochistan United Force (BUF). Yalina, who uncovers Hamza's true identity, confronts him but ultimately agrees to remain silent for the sake of their son, Zayan. Meanwhile, Indian intelligence grants Hamza autonomy to dismantle militant networks, leading to the elimination of key operatives, including financier Javed Khanani and IC 814 hijacker Zahoor Mistry.

When Dawood plans a large-scale attack on India, Hamza covertly sabotages the operation by planting a bomb within the weapons supply, killing multiple militants. Following the subsequent gun battle against the Mujahideen alongside his aide Rizwan and the BUF disguised as Pakistan Rangers, he confronts and kills Major Iqbal in a kerosene tanker explosion. However, his cover is exposed by Omar, who uses Zayan as bait to force the truth out from Yalina. Hamza is captured and tortured until Indian intelligence coerces his release through blackmail of the head of Pakistani intelligence, Shamshad Hassan, framing Uzair Baloch as a scapegoat.

It is later revealed that Jameel Jamali, also an Indian secret agent, had been slowly poisoning Dawood Ibrahim while embedded in his network. Having completed his mission, Hamza abandons his alias and returns to India as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, severing ties with Yalina. Though commended for his service, he disappears before formal debriefing and returns to his childhood home, observing his family from a distance, leaving his final reconciliation unresolved.

In the mid-credits scene, flashbacks from Jaskirat's training with the Research & Analysis Wing are depicted. In the post-credits scene, Shamshad orders Omar into a mental asylum, after he threatens to reveal Shamshad's release of Hamza to the National Assembly.

Cast

Production

Main article: Production of the Dhurandhar film series

The sequel was developed as the second and final installment of the Dhurandhar duology. Initially planned as a single film, the filmmakers later decided to make the film a two-part release.[16] Both parts were shot together concurrently as a single film.[17] The original plan was to release one film, but the large amount of footage, scale, and narrative complexity led the filmmakers to split the film into two parts during the post-production process.[18][19] Principal photography for both films took place between July 2024 and October 2025 across India and Thailand.[20][21] Additional filming for the second part also took place in January and February 2026.[22][23][24]

Music

Main article: Dhurandhar: The Revenge (soundtrack)

The soundtrack was composed by Shashwat Sachdev, with lyrics written by Irshad Kamil and Kumaar.[25] The music rights were acquired by T-Series for ₹27 crore, replacing Saregama.[26][27]

The song "Aaahh Men!" by Doja Cat was featured in the teaser of the film released on 3 February 2026, and also features in the film.[28] The first single titled "Aari Aari", was released on 12 March 2026.[29] This song also featured in the film's trailer and is a remix of the 2003 eponymous song by Danish musical duo Bombay Rockers.[30][31] The second single titled "Main Aur Tu" was released on 17 March 2026.[32] The full album was released shortly after its launch, on the same day, at the NESCO Centre in Mumbai.[33][34] The extended album with eleven additional songs was released on 24 March 2026.[35]

The film's soundrtrack and musical score received praise; commentators felt that it played an effective role in enhancing film's overall impact and was well incorporated into it,[36][37] and that even though good, it was a notch below its predecessor's score, whose energy it did not match.[38][39][40]

Marketing

A post-credits scene in the first instalment revealed the title and release date for the sequel.[41] Initially, reports suggested that the teaser would be screened alongside Border 2 in theatres on 30 January 2026.[42][43] This plan, however, did not materialise. Dhar later announced that the teaser would be released separately in the near future.[44] The official teaser was unveiled on 3 February 2026.[45] However, the footage that was used in the teaser was the same one as the glimpse that appeared in the post-credit scene of the first part, albeit with some modifications.[46] The official trailer released on 7 March 2026.[47] Just like the previous part, the teaser and trailer were again edited by Dhar's brother-in-law, Ojas Gautam.[48]

Release

Theatrical

Dhurandhar: The Revenge was released worldwide on 19 March 2026, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr.[49][50] Alongside its original Hindi language, it was also released in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, following massive fan demand.[51][52] The film received an A (adults only) certificate from the CBFC for strong violence, along with a finalised runtime of 229 minutes after some violent visuals and profanities were censored.[1][53] However, overseas screenings were reported to run for 235 minutes.[54][55] Paid preview shows were scheduled on the evening of 18 March in all languages, although several screenings were delayed or cancelled, with Kannada and Malayalam shows particularly affected due to technical and censorship-related issues.[56][57][58] Like the previous part, the film was banned across countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council.[5][59]

Home media

The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by JioHotstar for ₹150 crore, replacing Netflix, which had held the rights for the previous film of the series.[60]

Factual accuracy and political messaging

The film begins with a long disclaimer that declares it to be a work of fiction inspired by real events.[61][62][63] It cautions that the film is not a documentary, and "should not be construed as an accurate depiction of historical facts or events."[62] The film references several real-life terrorist attacks on India and incorporates real events into its plot.[64] According to Tatsam Mukherjee, writing for The Wire, the film "might issue a disclaimer of not being a 'documentary' at the start, but it doesn’t mind using real-life traumas to fuel an ideological warfare that is less fictitious than Dhar and his crew would care to address."[65] Mukherjee states the film uses "trojan horse devices" to praise Narendra Modi and weaponises patriotism "against those who don’t fall in line", and asserts the film's second-half "becomes a feature-length sized apologia" for the 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation.[65]

Siddhant Adlakha, writing for Variety, noted "This throws fuel on the already burning flames of modern India’s de facto patriotic sentiments, wherein the country’s Hindu majority (via an ethnonationalist movement known as Hindutva) is given free rein, not unlike Hamza, to lynch minorities." He further says "Even the series’ most voracious supporters would have a hard time denying its status as propaganda. And yet, its violent splendor (especially in the first installment) elevates it far beyond the more rote and artless crop of Islamophobic screeds that have graced Indian screens of late".[11] Prathyush Parasuraman, writing for the Frontline added "The film hates the Pakistani state but rallies for the Pakistani minorities (Balochis) to substantiate this hatred. It champions the Indian state but hates the Indian minorities (Muslims and Sikhs) to substantiate this love. Its love is a mere excuse to hate."[66]

The Indian Express noted that the film's writer and director Aditya Dhar "crafts a compelling narrative [in the film] by blending real-life events with fiction", and uses "recent Indian events as the backbone of his storytelling, blurring the lines between fact and fiction". It notes that the film reimagines Indian politician and gangster Atiq Ahmed.[67] Dainik Bhaskar notes the film claimed Atif Ahmed was involved in a counterfeit currency racket, which was revealed to be false on the basis of chargesheets filed by UP Police. The film was also scrutinized for its incorrect timeline of events with regards to the arrest of Atif Ahmed. The film portrayed an unproven claim by UP police about Atif Ahmed's involvement in weapons smuggling in connection with Laskar E Taiba and ISI as fact. The film further depicts a fictionalized account of Atif Ahmed's relationship with Major Iqbal.[68][improper synthesis?] The Federal noted "there is no other documentation or corroboration of this supposed Pakistani link, other than the word of the Uttar Pradesh Police."[69] Aditya Shrikrishna writing for Maktoob Media also agrees that "'No such evidence exists against the gangster turned politician" and that film does not depict how "his assailants chanted Jai Shree Ram" on camera following their arrest.[12]

The Independent reported that while many found the film's blending of history and myth to have created "an immersive patriotic thriller", others thought it "blurs the boundary between history and propaganda". The Independent added that "the sequel appears set to cement hypermasculine nationalism as one of Bollywood’s most reliable box-office formulas."[9] The Federal found the movie used "the wish-fulfilment framework to play defence for the BJP in general and the Narendra Modi government in particular." It further notes the "film basically says that if you belong to a political party opposed to the BJP, you are being funded by Pakistan."[69] Shrikrishna also notes the film portrays "anyone in India that opposed Hindutva and the Bharatiya Janata Party" as being funded by Pakistani NGOs.[12]

Aditya Shrikrishna states the film "projects post-2014 India as a geopolitical superpower, in the subcontinent if not the world, that can handhold and control its immediate enemies" and shows Pakistan as "a puppet country for India to control." He further states the "Dhurandhar films" do not distinguish between Pakistani or Indian Muslims and instead extend their focus on Muslims as a whole by making Pakistan a "pivot point". Shrikrishna laments that contemporary Hindi films have given up the engagement on "Islamophobia and the trope of the “good” Muslim" as was previously the case with Indian movies on terrorism, by characterizing all muslims as "villains". Shrikrishna describes the ideas in the film to be "so vicious, its poison let loose on a country one show at a time, that every scene contains a checkpoint to influence a seemingly smart audience, a blueprint to further justify the acts of a government that jails peaceful dissenters under draconian acts without trial and passing motions unopposed in parliament." Shrikrishna also notes "As if its Islamophobia isn’t enough, the film sings praises for the Modi government and demonetization."[12][undue weight? – discuss] Siddhant Adlakha writing for IGN also wrote that "By repeatedly yanking reality into its fictitious purview, Dhurandhar attempts to stir up the volatile emotions currently engulfing India’s political milieu when it comes to tensions with Pakistan, and its continued antagonization of Indian Muslims."[70]

Nissim Mannathukkaren, writing for The Hindu, argued films like "Dhurandhar are enabling the construction of a new kind of Indian citizen, in which a narrowly defined nationalism is the only virtue and is also indissolubly associated with violence." Nissim opines that propaganda in the film assumes the role "in favour of the ruling party" rather than the state, thereby blurring the distinction and conflating the two. He notes the reconstruction of history "for explicitly militarist-nationalist causes" and that the film renders all "other forms of everyday violence (including structural violence)" invisible in favour of the "violence in the new nationalist cinematic imagination," and it not only depicts "ghastly violence" but includes alongside it "pulsating" English music that glamorizes and spectacularizes it.[71]

The film's contents were variously described by reviewers as "naked political propaganda",[70] "pro-establishment propaganda",[72] "pro-government propaganda",[73] "deafening cocktail of patriotism and propaganda, it forgets the quiet cost of humanity, leaving little space for reflection",[74] "brazen propaganda" while the film itself has been described as a "propaganda film",[75] "an outright propagation of the ruling BJP’s agenda ... Aditya Dhar’s propaganda goes as far as depicting the Modi government’s failed demonetisation as a masterstroke that disrupted terror financing networks. ... Although right-wing propaganda was evident in the first part of ‘Dhurandhar’, its sequel makes it far more explicit",[76] "propaganda as the political messaging is no longer subtle",[71] and as "having a lack of... purpose beyond propaganda".[77]

Yasser Usman writing for NDTV said the film was "already being labelled as 'propaganda' by many critics and commentators" before its release, and said it should instead be examined "within the long tradition of the Bollywood masala entertainer rather than treating it purely as a political manifesto".[78] Nirmalya Dutta, writng for Times of India, also questioned the labelling of the film as propaganda, praising the film as a "rare instance of competent myth-making that is completely attuned to the availability heuristic of its audience."[79]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 43% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/10. The Hindustan Times, reporting on 25 March 2026, when the website Rotten Tomatoes had 13 total reviews, found all 5 positive ones at the time "belong to Indian publications or reviewers", noting that "all the reviews from international publications or those written by foreign critics have slammed the film for both its violence and politics."[80]

Nicolas Rapold, writing for The New York Times, said the film "amps up the ultraviolence and the provocative mingling of heroic theatrics with India-Pakistan history."[64] Sowmya Rajendran, writing for Newslaundry noted, "Despite its pro-establishment propaganda, the film worked with audiences across ideological beliefs because of its strong storytelling — a hero with grey shades, a sly villain, well-etched supporting characters, a convenient romance that didn't dilute the plot, adequate suspense and breakneck pacing. Part 2 is angrier, louder, and more blatant in its messaging. It's also emptier."[8] Shahana Yasmin of The Independent wrote "Critics say the scene establishes the film's central dynamic, portraying Pakistan-linked militants as brutal antagonists and Hindus as victims of cross-border terrorism. For many, the blend of history and mythmaking creates an immersive patriotic thriller. For others, it blurs the boundary between history and propaganda in a perfect representation of the kind of Hindu nationalist rhetoric that's flourishing under the rule of Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)."[9] IGN reviewer Siddhant Adlakha called the movie "in favor of naked political propaganda".[81]

Agnivo Niyogi, writing for The Telegraph, wrote the movie "has more gore, more violence and brazen propaganda. But it lacks the finesse that Dhurandhar at least could boast of."[82] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times rated it 4/5, noting it as "a roller-coaster thriller that may not match the first film's precision but is elevated by Ranveer Singh's powerful performance and a gripping second half."[7] Radhika Sharma of NDTV rated it 3/5, and wrote "Dhurandhar 2 is an out-and-out Ranveer Singh show that brings pataakhe to Pakistan's terror network party and shreds it to pieces, figuratively and literally."[83] Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and praised it as "an engaging, twist-filled entertainer with layered storytelling and strong impact, despite its politics, gore, and inconsistencies."[84] Chirag Sehgal of News18 rated it 3.5/5, wrote "the storytelling emerges as an equally powerful driving force. The film scores high on narrative depth, with a series of twists that make the plot consistently gripping, leaving you both surprised and intrigued."[85] Nandini Ramnath, writing for Scroll, said "Dhurandhar: The Revenge is Marco, L2: Empuraan or K.G.F: Chapter 2, but with malice that meshes seamlessly with pro-government propaganda."[86]

Shubhra Gupta, writing for the Indian Express, gave the movie a rating of 2/5 and added that it fails to match the standard of the first part, noting "all the sabre-rattling hyper-nationalism acted out through hyper-masculine slo-mo striding becomes a blur all too soon".[87] Vineeta Kumar of India Today awarded 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not subtle cinema. It is loud, unapologetic, and absolutely certain of itself. But within that loudness lies design, control, and a clear cinematic voice."[88] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated it 3/5, noting "a well-crafted, engaging saga that doesn't know when to stop," and describing it as "a relentless action extravaganza teetering on excess."[89] Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day rated it 3.5/5, and said it features "straight-off connections playing on your mind, so seamlessly blurring fantasy and non-fiction."[90] Sajin Shrijith of The Week rated it 3.5/5, stating that it is "longer and paced differently compared to its predecessor," with some portions feeling "a bit more stretched out than necessary — specifically in the third act."[91] Nonika Singh of The Tribune gave the film 3/5 stars and wrote "violence, too, gets a double X treatment: limbs chopped, heads rolling and foul language could well be its default setting."[92]

Tatsam Mukherjee of The Wire wrote "Dhurandhar: The Revenge is made for the same sycophantic audience, who tune into TV news each night. It's ugly, lopsided, and operating in bad faith to garner a viewership. It might issue a disclaimer of not being a 'documentary' at the start, but it doesn't mind using real-life traumas to fuel an ideological warfare that is less fictitious than Dhar and his crew would care to address."[93] Anuj Kumar, writing for The Hindu, wrote "Dhurandhar 2 roars, but in its deafening cocktail of patriotism and propaganda, it forgets the quiet cost of humanity, leaving little space for reflection."[94] Mamta Raut of Mashable India concluded the film is "a paradox," calling it "a brilliantly executed spy thriller" that "leans heavily into propaganda."[95] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute called the part 2 "angrier, louder, more blatant in its messaging—and ultimately emptier."[96] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost rated it 3.5/5, and called it "engaging, immersive, and ferociously intense," while noting the dialogues were "witty, emotional, and razor sharp," and the action was "well thought out" rather than mindless.[97] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare.com gave 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and described Dhurandhar: The Revenge as "a loud, gory, hyper-nationalistic spectacle that storms in with scale and swagger but forgets the value of brevity."[98]

Kartik Bhardwaj of Cinema Express labelled it, "a masterful, stylish piece of mythmaking that mixes gripping storytelling with heavy political messaging."[99] Gayatri Nirmal of Pinkvilla praised the execution, and also observed "the second chapter, feels slightly sluggish," and the background score doesn't match the impact of the first instalment.[100] Srujani Mohinta of Zee News wrote that "with patriotic and emotionally charged dialogues, adrenaline-pumping sequences, and heroic moments, the film comfortably fits into the category of a classic mass entertainer."[101] Sneha Bengani of CNBC TV18 said it was a spectacle-heavy sequel driven by Ranveer Singh's presence, yet weighed down by thin characterisation and excessive runtime.[102] Sakshi Salil Chavan of Outlook gave 2/5 stars, and observed Dhurandhar: The Revenge "leans heavily into gore, violence and strong pro-government messaging," but "falls short of recreating the rich worldbuilding that defined the first film."[103]

Box office

The film grossed ₹75 crore from paid previews in select theatres the day before its official release, the highest ever for any Indian film breaking the previous records of Stree 2 (2024) and They Call Him OG (2025).[104][105] The film opened to ₹196–240 crore worldwide including premieres, the highest for any Bollywood film.[106][107][108] By the end of its opening weekend, the film had earned ₹759.91 crore worldwide, with overseas earnings of around ₹209.60 crore, becoming the second-highest-grossing film for an opening weekend, just after Pushpa 2: The Rule.[109]

Dhurandhar: The Revenge crossed ₹1,006 crore worldwide in its first week, making Dhar the second Indian director after S. S. Rajamouli to direct two successive ₹1,000 crore films.[110][111] The film earned $20.80 million in North America within 10 days, breaking Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's $20.78 million lifetime record in the region.[112][113]

Impact

The dialogue "Mera Baccha Hai Tu", spoken by Jameel Jamali, a character portrayed by Rakesh Bedi in both Dhurandhar films, gained significant popularity on social media, becoming widely used in memes and short-form video content. Several brands, including Delhi Police, Wai Wai, Haldiram's and Vadilal[114] adapted the dialogue for marketing campaigns and promotional creatives.[115][116]

Notes

  1. ^ transl. Stalwart
  2. ^ [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

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