Dhurandhar 2 earns Rs 245 crore even before its theatrical release – Know How

Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar created history with its theatrical release, and the second part is also writing its own rules. Dhurandhar 2 has minted Rs. 245 crore even before its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The movie, one of the most-awaited of 2026, is already making profits and the reason is its digital rights. Here’s everything you need to know…

How did Dhurandhar 2 earn Rs 245 crore even ahead of its theatrical release?

A report on Pinkvilla confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 is already in profit even before its theatrical release a month from now. The movie has bagged rights worth staggering Rs. 245 crore. The digital streaming rights acquired by JioHotstar has been sold for Rs. 150 crore. The satellite rights (all languages combined) are sold for Rs. 50 crore, and the music rights were sold for Rs. 45 crore.

What was the non-theatrical rights for Dhurandhar?

The first part aka Dhurandhar’s non-theatrical rights were also sold for Rs. 140 crore. This is before the makers knew about the kind of impact the movie would leave upon its theatrical and OTT release. Now, the digital rights have only doubled.

What is the latest update on Dhurandhar 2 shoot?

The official update on Dhurandhar shoot is that Yami Gautam, who is Dhurandhar and URI director Aditya Dhar’s real-life wife has wrapped up her part of shoot for Dhurandhar 2. This appears to confirm that there could be a crossover between URI and Dhurandhar 2 (officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge). Interestingly, the theatre-goers noticed how Ranveer Singh is carrying an alter-ego Hamza, but is actually Jaskrit Singh Sanghi – a name mentioned in URI. With Yami Gautam’s cameo in Dhurandhar 2, the speculation of URI-Dhurandhar 2 crossover grows stronger. March 19, 2026’s theatrical release is expected to reveal it all.

Dhurandhar 2 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. The film is strategically timed to coincide with the Eid and Gudi Padwa holiday weekend to maximize its box-office potential.

Q: Is Dhurandhar 2 a sequel to Uri: The Surgical Strike?

A: No. While both films are directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is a direct sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar. Production insiders have officially debunked rumors of a crossover with Vicky Kaushal’s character from Uri, clarifying that the two films do not share a cinematic universe.

Q: Who is the villain in Dhurandhar 2?

A: Arjun Rampal serves as the primary antagonist, portraying Major Iqbal. The sequel is expected to focus heavily on his character’s backstory and his role as the mastermind behind the conflict, leading to a final confrontation with Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza.