R. Madhavan on Dhurandhar 2: 'First one was a trailer; wait till you see Ranveer Singh'

Dhurandhar Part 2 is set to be released in the near future, and R. Madhavan has already been hinting that audiences have just seen a small taste of Ranveer Singh's acting chops in the first film. The actor, who portrays Ajay Sanyal, director of the Intelligence Bureau, in Singh's protagonist Jaskirat Singh/Hamza, recently made a short but powerful statement, which has made fans eagerly await the next chapter.

Madhavan calls first film a "trailer" for Ranveer Singh's role

When asked about the plot of Dhurandhar Part 2 during a media interaction, Madhavan remained mum, although he was very forthcoming regarding his co-star's career trajectory. "Well, obviously I can’t speak about it, but I am just saying, the first one was a trailer; wait till you see Ranveer," he said. Considering Singh has garnered so much praise for his performance in the first film, this brief comment has been taken by many as a clear indication that his part and performance in the sequel will be much more prominent.

An important component in the box office success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar is Singh's powerful and nuanced performance. His status as one of the most versatile actors of this generation has been solidified by the repeated accolades he has received from critics and industry peers for his ability to mix explosive action with emotional restraint.

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Sequel to explore Jaskirat's transformation into Hamza

According to Madhavan's statements, the first film primarily set up the character's eventual metamorphosis. Rumour has it that Dhurandhar 2 will devote a lot of screen time to Jaskirat's path from weakling to powerful operative Hamza, which was only hinted at in the first part's post-credits sequence.

Madhavan has simultaneously revealed that the sequel will feature a far more prominent role for his character, Ajay Sanyal. The actor teased that the mentor-protégé dynamic will be heavily explored in the sequel, despite his brief appearance in the first film. "My screen presence is limited in the first part. But in the second part, which will release in March, there is a lot of my character as he trains Ranveer’s character in the skills of espionage warfare," Madhavan said in an interview.

Anticipated deeper themes

Based on this confirmation, we can anticipate that Dhurandhar 2 will elevate the standards for both storyline and performance. Deeper, darker, and more complicated themes, such as the psychological development, difficult training, and tactical obstacles that form a spy's identity, are likely to be explored in the sequel.

The highly anticipated sequel to the spy-action thriller is set to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, and is now ranked among the most anticipated films of that year. Audiences are preparing for what is expected to be Singh's defining performance in the franchise after Madhavan confidently stated that the previous film was only a "trailer" for his effort.

Dhurandhar FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for Dhurandhar Part 2?

A: The sequel, Dhurandhar Part 2, is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

Q: What did R. Madhavan say about Ranveer Singh's performance in Dhurandhar Part 2?

A: R. Madhavan significantly hyped his co-star's role, stating, “The first one was a trailer; wait till you see Ranveer.” This implies the sequel will showcase a much more intense and complete performance from Ranveer Singh.

Q: Who is the director of the Dhurandhar franchise?

A: The Dhurandhar franchise, including the upcoming Dhurandhar Part 2, is directed by Aditya Dhar.