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'Arijit Singh cooked poison': Phir Se from Dhurandhar 2 out now, strikes an emotional chord

Arijit Singh’s new song Phir Se from Dhurandhar 2 is winning hearts, with fans praising its emotional depth and powerful placement in the film.

By Rajasree Roy

Mar 20, 2026 12:43 IST

Amid the massive buzz around Dhurandhar 2, a new song from the film has quietly taken over hearts. Titled Phir Se, the Arijit Singh track is being widely praised by fans, many of whom say it left them emotional in theatres.

The film, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has already made a strong impact at the box office and on social media, with audiences sharing glowing reactions. Now, the music, especially this latest release, is adding another emotional layer to the experience.

A song that stays with you

Composed by Shashwat Sachdev with lyrics by Irshad Kamil, Phir Se explores the feeling of reconnecting with someone after a long time. It captures love, longing and identity in a deeply personal way.

Arijit Singh’s voice blends seamlessly with the lyrics, creating a soft yet powerful ballad that lingers even after it ends. His rendition brings out both pain and warmth, making the song feel intimate and real.

Fans who have already watched the film say the song’s placement makes it even more impactful, turning it into one of the most memorable moments of the story.

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Fans say it left them in tears

Viewers have taken to social media to share how deeply the song moved them. One fan wrote that the placement of the track in the film left them in tears, while another called it “mesmerising” and praised how Arijit’s voice and Ranveer Singh’s expressions together captured the pain of separation.

One user wrote, "Arijit nailed bangers in both parts fr! dhurandhar : gehra hua,dhurandhar 2 : phir se bhare naina"

Many also appreciated the lyrics, calling it a refreshing change from the usual trend of shallow songs. Some viewers even said they broke down during the scene, describing it as one of the emotional high points of the film.

Another wrote, "Arijit singh cooked poison and served it hot both times gehra hua in part 1 and now phir se naina bhare in dhurandhar 2 got me emotional fr"

Arijit had earlier sung Gehra Hua in the first Dhurandhar, which crossed over 100 million views on YouTube. Earlier this year, he had announced his retirement from playback singing but reassured fans that several of his songs are still set to release in the coming months.

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About Dhurandhar 2

Set in Karachi’s Lyari, a place known for its history of gang conflicts, Dhurandhar 2 follows the journey of Ranveer Singh’s character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi, as he transforms into the spy Hamza Ali Mazari.

The film explores themes of identity, conflict and covert operations against a tense geopolitical backdrop. Alongside Ranveer, the film features Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in lead roles.

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