Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a sequel to movie directed by Aditya Dhar, opened to paid preview shows on Wednesday evening. In a matter of hours, social media was flooded with polarising opinions.
The sequel to the movie, starring Ranveer Singh, is creating a buzz, and audiences are expressing their views on the movie.
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Fans praise scale, performances and intensity
A segment of the audience referred to the film as a bigger and more intense version of the first one, focusing on the action and emotional content in the film.
Several social media users referred to the film as a “cinematic explosion” that builds on the strengths of the first instalment
#Dhurandhar2Review : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#DhurandharTheRevenge is not just a sequel… it’s a full blown cinematic explosion. takes everything that worked in the first part and amplifies it to the next level bigger scale, sharper storytelling, deeper emotions and goosebumps inducing action… pic.twitter.com/krA4Itphy3
— Vishwajit Patil (@_PatilVishwajit) March 18, 2026
The performance of Ranveer Singh was appreciated in the film, as the audience referred to it as one of the best in his career. The supporting actors in the film, like Sanjay Dutt and Rakesh Bedi, have been appreciated as well.
Aditya Dhar has taken the drama, action, and emotions to another level, keeping me completely hooked through every scene and shot.
— 🔱 (@Pokiri2497) March 18, 2026
Both parts of Dhurandhar will stand as the greatest films of all time in Indian cinema history. #DhurandharTheRevenge https://t.co/N0uCTaR31P
Mixed reactions over pacing and execution
However, not all feedback was positive. Some of the viewers claimed that the film had problems with its pacing, especially during the first half of the film and pointed to uneven narrative choices.
theek thak hai first half. nothing crazy or out of the world like people here are making it out to be. the editor(s) and the sound department are MVPs #Dhurandhar2
— karate panda | fan account (@TheFluffyyGuy) March 18, 2026
Other viewers also complained about the technical aspects of the film. For example, the background score was inconsistent. Although some of the background score was appreciated, other viewers claimed it was underwhelming. This implies that although the film may be appreciated by a certain section of the viewers, it does not resonate with everyone.
Yeah music was underwhelming overall ngl except for aari aari, but bgm went god level in second half though. Another downside to me was the length, you could feel it during certain portions. But still awesome movie, solid 4/5, ranveer is insane
— ✨️ (@daalchaawal_) March 18, 2026
Criticism over tone and storytelling
A certain section of viewers expressed stronger criticism, describing the film as overly loud and lacking subtlety. Some social media posts questioned the narrative depth and tone, with a few users calling the storytelling excessive.
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This was evident on various social media platforms. Although some viewers appreciated the film, they claimed that some of the sequences felt stretched were overly dramatic.
Dhurandhar 2 feels less like a movie and more like a loud propaganda reel. Weak story, forced agenda, and over-the-top dialogues everywhere. Characters feel like slogans, not real people. No subtlety, no depth—just noise. By the end, it’s not impactful, just exhausting. 🎬… pic.twitter.com/pPzj676Z7g
— Chota Chatri (@Meme_Canteen) March 18, 2026
Despite the mixed reactions, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has drawn significant attention ahead of its full release.
Reports indicate that the film sold over four lakh tickets for its preview shows, adding to already strong advance bookings. With high footfall and ongoing discussion online, the film has emerged as one of the most talked-about releases in recent weeks.
