With the imminent release of Dhurandhar 2, excitement is building due to notable differences in runtime between its Indian and international versions. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film an A certificate, officially approving a runtime of 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds for India. In contrast, listings from AMC Theatres indicate that the overseas version extends to 3 hours and 55 minutes, making it nearly six minutes longer than its Indian counterpart.
Plot Overview and Release Details
According to the CBFC website, Dhurandhar 2 follows Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari. In the aftermath of Rehman Dakait’s death, he schemes to ascend the ranks within the gangster-terror-political network in Pakistan to confront India’s adversaries. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy action thriller stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role.
Release Schedule
- Official Release Date: March 19
- Paid Preview Shows: March 18
Advance Bookings and Box Office Projections
Advance bookings for Dhurandhar 2 began on March 7 and have shown remarkable traction. The paid preview shows have already amassed Rs 40.54 crore in ticket sales.
For its opening day, the film recorded sales of over 4.70 lakh tickets across more than 15,000 shows, resulting in a cumulative collection of approximately Rs 29.02 crore. On an international front, the opening weekend is projected to bring in around Rs 60 crore from advance sales.
Total Opening Weekend Sales
- Paid Previews: Rs 40.54 crore
- Day 1 Advance Booking: Rs 29.02 crore
- Overseas Sales: Rs 60 crore
- Total Estimated Collection: Over Rs 130 crore
Cast and Production Details
Dhurandhar 2 continues the narrative established in the first film, emphasizing covert operations and intense confrontations. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Ranveer Singh
- Arjun Rampal
- Sanjay Dutt
- R Madhavan
- Sara Arjun
- Rakesh Bedi
This sequel will be available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, and is produced by Jio Studios in association with B62 Studios.
