The first film was a historic box office success and built a strong fan base, naturally raising expectations for the sequel.

Recently, most discussions about the film have centered on its runtime. Early reports suggested a duration of around 3 hours and 50 minutes. Later, some sources mentioned 3 hours and 40 minutes. Now, the latest industry buzz claims the film has been locked at approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. If true, it would be even longer than the first part and could become one of the longest Bollywood films in recent years.

A nearly 4-hour runtime brings both excitement and concern. For fans, it signals scale, ambition, and a layered story filled with action and emotion. Sequels often expand their universe, and a longer duration could mean a richer cinematic experience. At the same time, runtime directly affects show counts and daily collections, making it a crucial business decision as well.

Many viewers are excited about the idea of witnessing almost four hours of high-octane drama, suspense, brutal action, and intense performances from Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna.

However, there is also skepticism. Some feel that stretching a film close to four hours is risky. The first part got lucky with its long runtime with a chapter wise narration and the freshness of a new world and characters. In the sequel, that novelty factor may not exist. If the screenplay is not consistently engaging, sitting through nearly four hours could feel exhausting and tiring for the audience.

It is a double-edged sword. If the content is strong, the length will not matter. If not, the extended runtime could hurt word of mouth and limit daily screenings.

As of now, the makers have not officially confirmed the final duration. While some overseas distribution sources insist the extended runtime is accurate, an official statement is still awaited.