Will Vicky Kaushal be part of 'Dhurandhar 2' starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna: Rumours debunked

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is the highly anticipated follow-up to the original

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Vicky Kaushal calls Ranveer Singh & Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar
Vicky Kaushal calls Ranveer Singh & Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar

Dubai: A few hours earlier, Bollywood movie fans went down a spiral assuming that Uri star Vicky Kaushal is the latest A-lister to join the spy thriller franchise 'Dhurandhar 2'. But before the rumours could get out of control, industry sources confirmed to local dailies in India that Vicky is not a part of the much-anticipated film.

An insider called the rumours “outrageous” and urged fans and media to treat them as unfounded.

No Uri crossover

“Vicky Kaushal and Uri have no involvement in Dhurandhar 2. We understand the excitement around the sequel, but these claims are purely fan-generated rumours and should not be taken as news,” the insider told Bollywood Hungama.

What to expect from Dhurandhar 2

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is the highly anticipated follow-up to the original, which grossed a staggering Rs13 billion worldwide in 2025. Ranveer Singh plays the lead role, with a cast promising high-octane action and gripping drama. March 19th is when the fans are hoping to check out the second chapter.

But what's Vicky, who recently became a dad with actress and wife Katrina Kaif, upto? He was last seen in Chaava.

Sources claim the actor remains focused on projects like Love and War with Ranbir Kapoor.

Back to Dhurandhar 2, the makers have confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 will stick to its original storyline, keeping the spotlight on Ranveer Singh’s character. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it promises to bigger and bolder than the original blockbuster.

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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