The much-awaited Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is all set to hit theaters this Thursday, and despite the release being delayed and canceled in some regions, the first reviews are already pouring in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive.the protagonist Ranveer Singh in the lead, the sequel is being hailed as a potential blockbuster, with early reactions suggesting it could be one of Bollywood’s biggest hits in recent times.
Taran Adarsh calls it a ‘masterpiece’, predicts an ‘epic blockbuster’
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh had praise for the film, calling it “MAUSULA” and rating it 4.5 stars.“#Dhurandhar2 IS CINEMA AT ITS BEST… Delivers on all fronts – scale, drama, emotions, action, performances & impact… Take a loop, #AdityaDhar – EPIC BLOCKBUSTER for sure,” he wrote.He also added that although the expectations were huge after the first film, the sequel not only lives up to it, but “surpasses them by leaps and bounds”.praise Aditya DharIn terms of vision, he noted that the film elevates the narrative with a stronger emotional core, supported by a tight script and goosebump-inducing moments.He also called the climax “explosive, emotional and immensely satisfying”, calling Ranveer Singh’s performance “the backbone, soul and lifeline” of the sequel and “easily the best of his career”.
Sumit Kadel: “The phenomenon that shakes the industry”
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel echoed similar sentiments, describing the film as a “game-changing and industry-shaking phenomenon” and rating it 4.5 stars.“#Dhurandhar2 doesn’t just live up to expectations, it exceeds them by a wide margin…bigger, better and much more engaging than part 1,” he wrote.He highlighted the almost four-hour duration of the film, which “doesn’t give the audience a single dull moment”, with a script that moves at lightning speed.Kadel also praised the deeper exploration of the protagonist’s background, intense action sequences and the film’s technical brilliance, calling it “among the top 10 films of Indian cinema”.
Fans call it a ‘blockbuster’, a ‘ride like never before’
Audience reactions on social media have also been enthusiastic. One user wrote: “People are saying it’s a blockbuster… looks like they’ve been waiting for this movie for a long time. It’s definitely a 5/5.”Another viewer shared, “#Dhurandhar2 is more nationalistic, explosive and emotional than the first part… It will take you on a never-before-seen roller coaster. The greatest production of all time”.Many even predicted that the film could cross the 1 billion mark at the Indian box office.
Release delays have not dampened the buzz, with a massive release planned across India
Interestingly, the reviews were glowing despite the various ups and downs during the film’s release. Paid previews in several regions were delayed, while Kannada and Malayalam dubbed releases were canceled due to technical issues.However, the hiatus seems to have done little to dampen the excitement surrounding the film. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller has an ensemble cast that includes R Madhavan. Arjun RampalSanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.The film will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, coinciding with festivals like Eid, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.In keeping with its scale in India, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, setting the stage for an opening at the box office.
