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Dhurandhar: The Revenge – A Groundbreaking Spy Thriller

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) – Closing Chapter of a Spy Saga

The Hindi-language spy action-thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) marks the conclusion of Aditya Dhar’s two-part saga, following the success of Dhurandhar (2025). Shot back-to-back with its predecessor, the film serves as both a sequel and final installment, expanding the narrative into a sprawling espionage drama that blends crime, politics, and revenge.

Production and Release

Directed, written, and produced by Aditya Dhar under B62 Studios, the film also carries the backing of Jyoti Deshpande (Jio Studios) and Lokesh Dhar (B62 Studios). Released on March 19, 2026, to coincide with festivals such as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, the film was distributed in multiple languages—Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam—alongside a wide overseas rollout. With screenings across non-traditional markets, it represents one of the most ambitious global releases for a Hindi film.

Cast and Characters

At the center of the narrative is Ranveer Singh, portraying dual avatars: Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an undercover Indian intelligence agent embedded in Pakistan’s underworld. R. Madhavan plays Ajay Sanyal, a strategic handler figure, while Arjun Rampal takes on the role of ISI Major Iqbal, a key antagonist. Sanjay Dutt appears as SP Chaudhary Aslam, and Sara Arjun contributes a significant supporting performance. The ensemble also includes Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, Manav Gohil, and returning figures from the first film, such as Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait.

Storyline (Spoiler-Light)

Picking up directly from the cliffhanger ending of Dhurandhar, the sequel follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi as he continues his deep-cover mission in Karachi, operating under the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari. Navigating Lyari’s criminal networks, he rises through syndicates tied to the ISI, balancing loyalty and betrayal as he pursues a counter-terrorism mission rooted in avenging past attacks. The film escalates into a revenge-driven saga, with shifting alliances and violent confrontations blurring the line between patriotic duty and personal vendetta. While inspired by real-world tensions, the narrative remains a dramatized thriller rather than a documentary.

Box Office Performance

Within 11 days of release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge grossed approximately $147–148 million (₹1,352–1,365 crore) worldwide, surpassing the lifetime earnings of its predecessor.

  • India: Domestic collections are estimated between ₹800–1,000 crore in the early weeks.
  • North America: The film crossed $23 million, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in the territory, overtaking Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
  • UK: Earnings reached ~£3.4 million (~$4.4 million), ranking second behind Pathaan.
  • Australia: Grossed over A$6 million (~$4.1 million).
  • Germany: Surpassed $1 million.

With screenings across ~2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens overseas (excluding Gulf markets), the film achieved the widest release for a Hindi production. It now ranks among the top five highest-grossing Indian films of all time, pushing the duology’s cumulative earnings past ₹2,200 crore. A release in China remains pending, where Dangal continues to hold the record for Indian films.

Reception

Critics and audiences have praised the film’s scale, action sequences, and Ranveer Singh’s performance, though its extended runtime (reported at 229 minutes), graphic violence, and overt nationalist tone have sparked debate. Nonetheless, the film has cemented the Dhurandhar saga as one of Bollywood’s most commercially successful recent ventures, bringing Aditya Dhar’s ambitious two-part narrative to a high note.