'Dhurandhar 2' to release in March 2026 in five languages

Mumbai: The much-anticipated sequel to filmmaker Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar 2" is slated to release in theatres on March 19, coinciding with the festival of Eid, the makers announced on Wednesday.

The espionage-thriller, written and co-produced by “Uri: The Surgical Strike” fame Dhar, is inspired by true events and covert operations.

The first chapter, which released on December 5, has become a blockbuster hit by amassing reportedly Rs. 597 crore in India and claiming the top 10 spot of the highest earning Indian movies ever.

The makers officially announced “Dhurandhar 2” is slated for a grand Eid, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi 2026 release on March 19, 2026, in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, marking a five-language pan-India and global rollout.

According to the press release, the distributors and exhibitors from the South of India flagged strong audience demand for dubbed versions, with fans calling for the film to be made available in regional languages.

Taking cognisance of this organic demand, the makers decided to expand the franchise’s footprint with “Dhurandhar 2”.

Led by Ranveer Singh, “Dhurandhar” boasts of an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and Manav Gohil.

It is presented by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, and produced by Dhar alongside Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

Dhurandhar 2 promises to scale up both narrative ambition and cinematic spectacle, charting the next phase in this action entertainer’s journey.

Currently in post-production, Dhurandhar 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Indian releases of 2026, arriving this Eid, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi bigger and truly pan-India.

Mainstream release beyond the diaspora audience in some overseas territories is also being explored.