Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge gets CBFC clearance; Runtime extended by 15 minutes over first film

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is all set to hit cinemas on March 19, 2026 and paid previews will be available on March 18. Ahead of this, the film gets CBFC clearance.

Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has built massive buzz ahead of its theatrical debut on March 18 (paid previews) and worldwide theatrical release on March 19. Featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead, this high-energy action spy thriller sequel is already tipped to surpass the box office success of its predecessor, Dhurandhar. Ahead of the release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge got the CBFC clearance and the runtime has also been revealed.

What's the runtime of Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Ranveer Singh's action-packed sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has officially been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film’s runtime is now confirmed to be slightly shorter than earlier media reports suggested.

Dhurandhar 2 has been granted an A certificate, and the runtime is 229.6 minutes, or 3 hours and 49 minutes. This makes it 15 minutes longer than the original Dhurandhar, which ran for 214.1 minutes (3 hours 34 minutes).

Also Read: Dhurandhar review: Transformational Ranveer Singh and show-stealing Akshaye Khanna drive Aditya Dhar's gripping, unflinching spy saga

What's the plot of Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge directed by Aditya Dhar serves as the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar. The film stars Ranveer Singh and follows undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi (played by Hamza Ali Mazari) as he lands in Karachi’s criminal underworld to disrupt terror financing and track down the elusive figure known as “Bade Sahab.”

The story picks up directly from the 2025 film, Dhurandhar, with Hamza (Ranveer Singh) taking control of a criminal syndicate after Rehman Dakait’s (Akshaye Khanna) death. Operating deep in Karachi, he tracks down the elusive "Bade Sahab" behind major attacks while manoeuvring through dangerous political and criminal circles. The story revolves around deep espionage, revenge for the 26/11 attacks, and a psychological and extremely risky fight against the 'Big Boss' played by Arjun Rampal.

Who stars in Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, an undercover RAW agent infiltrating Pakistan’s criminal underworld. The film also features Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, and Sara Arjun as Yalina Jamali.

Supporting roles include R. Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi, with cameo appearances expected from Yami Gautam, Vicky Kaushal, and Emraan Hashmi as Bade Sahab.

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