Dhurandhar, the blockbuster franchise helmed by Aditya Dhar and backed by Jio Studios along with B62 Studios, starring Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest game changers and pop-cultural phenomenon in Indian cinema.
But if audiences thought the franchise had reached its conclusion, there may still be more surprises on the way.
In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Jyoti Deshpande from Jio Studios hinted that the makers are far from finished with the Dhurandhar universe. "We're not done with Dhurandhar yet. We'll hopefully have a surprise for the audience later this year. There's something up our sleeves," she said.
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While the makers are keeping the details tightly under wraps, the mere confirmation of a new development in the Dhurandhar universe is enough to send fans into a frenzy. The franchise has built a reputation for surprising audiences at every stage, and this latest tease has only amplified curiosity around what could be coming next.
After the phenomenal success of the first instalment in 2025, which earned an impressive Rs. 895.96 crores worldwide, the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, raised the bar even further with a staggering box office haul of Rs. 1100.55 crores. The franchise didn't just emerge as a commercial success, it completely rewrote the rules of mainstream Indian cinema, both domestically and internationally.
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What made Dhurandhar stand apart was its willingness to challenge every conventional formula associated with big-budget entertainers. Despite being an A-rated film packed with unapologetic violence, a lengthy runtime, and no traditional A-list female lead, audiences connected with its raw storytelling, larger-than-life presentation, and emotionally charged narrative. The bold decision to structure the story across two interconnected films also proved to be a masterstroke, turning the franchise into a true cinematic event.
In many ways, Dhurandhar became more than just a blockbuster, it evolved into a cultural phenomenon that redefined audience expectations from commercial cinema. And if the franchise has established one thing so far, it's that viewers should always expect the unexpected.

