Dhurandhar 2 has triggered a fresh industry debate even before its release. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again voiced strong views about Dhurandhar The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 hit Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. The film is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19 and will face a major box office clash with Yash’s Toxic.
Varma, who publicly praised the first instalment, now believes the sequel could shake the foundations of mainstream commercial filmmaking, especially the established Pan-India South blockbuster formula.
According to the director, Dhurandhar The Revenge represents more than just a continuation of a successful franchise. He believes the film could set a new standard with realistic storytelling, deeper emotions and a more natural, grounded style.
RGV Predicts Dhurandhar 2 Will Completely Disrupt Pan-India Films
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Varma posted a detailed and provocative note that quickly grabbed attention across film circles. He wrote, “Once audiences taste this new standard, every film currently under production in the previous masala style can become instantly endangered. Those ultra-big budgeted masala projects that are already deep into shooting or post-production will have an uphill task in competing with the new standards set.”
The filmmaker suggested that audience preferences may be shifting faster than producers realise. He warned that projects relying heavily on spectacle-driven formulas could face serious risks.
Varma further stated that filmmakers who continue to believe in scale and visual effects as guaranteed crowd-pullers may need to rethink their strategies. He said directors devoted to the idea that ‘mass + VFX + scale + gravity-defying stunts = guaranteed hit’ might have no option but to reinvent themselves.
He also cautioned producers about financial consequences. In his view, betting entire production houses on familiar formulas could lead to heavy losses if audience tastes move toward realism and deeper narratives.
Calling the sequel an ‘asteroid strike’, Varma wrote that the film might end what he described as the ‘dinosaur era’ of filmmaking. He added that the “goalpost has changed,” warning that failure to adapt could result in severe creative and commercial setbacks.
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Dhurandhar The Revenge Gears Up For Massive Release
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) is scheduled for a pan-India theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The timing aligns with festive periods including Gudi Padwa and Eid-al-Fitr, traditionally seen as favourable windows for big releases.
The film concludes the spy-thriller duology and will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the sequel was shot back-to-back with the first part across Punjab, Ladakh and Thailand.
The story resumes from the cliffhanger ending of Dhurandhar. Ranveer Singh returns as undercover Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari. In the sequel, the character reportedly pursues vengeance tied to the 26/11 attacks, while navigating Karachi’s criminal and political underworld.
The ensemble cast features returning actors R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt. Reports also hint at new additions and a cameo by Yami Gautam, although official confirmations remain awaited.
