Dhurandhar's sequel title revealed, but did the violent teaser get cleared from India's censor board?

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the teaser is an action-packed one filled with stars and stunts

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
A still of Dhurandhar with Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun
A still of Dhurandhar with Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun
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Dubai: Bollywood fans, get ready. Ranveer Singh's epic blockbuster Dhurandhar. which surpassed Rs13 billion in box office collection, is back with a sequel and it’s already got Bollywood movie fans talking.

The new film is officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and the first teaser has been cleared by the CBFC with an ‘A’ certificate. Clocking 1 minute 48 seconds, the teaser packs action, drama, and suspense in a short but explosive ride. Sources say it hints at higher stakes and more intense sequences than the first film.

Big-screen first

Instead of releasing online immediately, the teaser will premiere in theaters with Border 2, giving fans a first big-screen look at Ranveer Singh in full action mode.

Even weeks after the first film, Dhurandhar continues to trend online, with fans speculating on how the revenge plot will unfold. Social media is buzzing with theories, memes, and excitement.

When is it out?

Mark your calendars — Dhurandhar: The Revenge hits theaters on March 19, 2026 in India, the United States, and other markets. The first instalment did not release in the GCC countries.

But those in India are all set for the second chapter. Ranveer Singh returns as the lead in which he plays a roguish Indian undercover spy on Pakistan soil.

Earlier this week, actress Sara Arjun who made her Bollywood debut in a leading role opposite Ranveer Singh, spoke about how the love for Dhurandhar was overwhelming. She even joined Instagram to check out all the comments and adoring posts.

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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