Did you know Dhurandhar was planned as a web series? Here’s why the makers changed course

Dhurandhar earned over Rs. 1,300 crore in worldwide gross collections, with more than Rs. 830 crore in net India collections. Now, a report claimed that the film was initially planned as a web series.

Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar (2025), starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, broke records as one of India's most profitable, high-intensity action thrillers. It has grossed over Rs. 1300 crore worldwide, offering a realistic, gripping, yet lengthy espionage experience praised for its performances and direction. However, a report recently mentioned that Dhurandhar was initially planned as a web series.

How did Dhurandhar change from a web series to a film?

NDTV reported that the 3.29-minute-long Dhurandhar was initially set to be a web series. Sources close to the project indicated that although Dhurandhar began as a potential series, the sheer scale and conviction behind its story convinced the director (Aditya Dhar) to rethink its treatment.

The report also mentioned that this change was not made in a hurry. According to those involved with the project, Dhurandhar was locked in as a full-length film long before the cameras started rolling.

About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar (2025) is a high-octane Bollywood spy action-thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, following an undercover RAW agent (Ranveer Singh) who lands in Karachi's dangerous Lyari underworld to dismantle a terror-mafia nexus. The film focuses on Operation Dhurandhar, aimed at breaking the ISI-underworld alliance responsible for attacking India.

Following major terror incidents like the 1999 Kandahar hijack and the 2001 Parliament attack, IB Chief Ajay Sanyal initiates a secret mission to combat terrorism. Hamza (Ranveer Singh) infiltrates Karachi’s underworld, becoming a trusted aide to crime lord Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna) to destroy the syndicate from within.

The story features a power struggle involving gangsters, ISI officers (Arjun Rampal), and politicians (Rakesh Bedi), with Hamza caught in the middle of a dangerous game.

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What to expect from Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is scheduled to hit cinemas on March 19, 2026. It will continue the intense espionage saga from the 2025 blockbuster. The plot follows undercover Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh), operating as Hamza Ali Mazari in Pakistan, as he targets "Bade Sahab."

The film picks up immediately after the cliffhanger in the first instalment, where Hamza's identity as an Indian operative is revealed. The sequel will explore Jaskirat's transformation from a criminal into an undercover agent and provide a deeper backstory for the antagonist, Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal).

Dhurandhar FAQs:

Q: What is the release date of Dhurandhar 2?

A: Dhurandhar 2 (officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge) is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, 2026.

Q: Where to watch Dhurandhar 2 on OTT?

A: Dhurandhar 2 will land on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) after its theatrical run.

Q: Who are the actors in Dhurandhar Part 2?

A: Dhurandhar Part 2 (The Revenge) features Ranveer Singh (Jaskirat Singh Rangi/Hamza Ali Mazari), Arjun Rampal (Major Iqbal), R. Madhavan (Ajay Sanyal, IB Director), Sanjay Dutt (SP Chaudhary Aslam), and Sara Arjun (Yalina Jamali). In Part 1, Hamza killed Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait, but reports suggested that Rehman might appear in flashbacks in Part 2.

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