Actor Ranveer Singh has said the upcoming film Dhurandhar: The Revenge could redefine the trajectory of Indian cinema, as anticipation builds ahead of the film’s theatrical release on March 19.

Speaking at the film’s music launch event in Mumbai, Singh reflected on the massive response to the first instalment of the spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and thanked audiences for their support.

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“Doston aapne Dhurandhar ko, humari film ko ek aithihasik mukaam tak pahunchaya hai aur yeh sirf aapke pyaar aur sammaan ki wajah se hai. Aaj pure vishwa ki cinema going audience ko, aap sabko, humari team se bohot dhayanwad,” Singh said during the event.

Ranveer Singh thanks audiences for film’s success

The actor said the entire team remains grateful for the reception received by the first film and the excitement surrounding the sequel.

“Ab Dhurandhar: The Revenge release hogi jiska na sirf desh mein, pure vishwa mein be besabri se intezar hai. Humari puri team ko iss baat se itni khushi hai,” he added.

Singh described the enthusiasm for the second part as unprecedented and said the cast and crew were still processing the scale of the response.

He also expressed confidence about the film’s impact on the industry, saying, “Aur itna bata doon, ab Indian cinema ka mustaqbil ab Dhurandhar: The Revenge tay karega.”

Sequel follows blockbuster success

The first film in the series, Dhurandhar, was released in December and went on to become a major box-office success. The action thriller follows an Indian intelligence operative who infiltrates the criminal and political networks of Karachi.

The storyline draws inspiration from real-world geopolitical developments, including the IC‑814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. According to trade reports, the film collected over ₹1,300 crore worldwide and became the first Bollywood production to cross ₹1,000 crore at the domestic box office.

Advance bookings surge before release

The sequel is set for release on March 19 and has already received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Advance bookings and paid previews have reportedly shown strong demand, with close to 10 lakh tickets sold ahead of the release. Apart from Singh, the film features R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun in key roles.

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The spy thriller will release in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

The film was initially expected to clash with Toxic, starring Yash, but the latter has now been postponed to June. However, Dhurandhar: The Revenge will still face competition from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, which is also releasing on March 19.