With Dhurandhar 2, officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ranveer Singh returns to the big screen, and the film is already creating a lot of anticipation.
According to industry insiders, the excitement stems from the first Dhurandhar's popularity, which in 2025 became the highest-grossing Bollywood film globally.
Ranveer Singh plays Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, in the sequel, which is directed by Aditya Dhar. The film also stars Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles. The movie is marketed as a direct sequel to the 2025 hit.
Who is Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2?
With the film getting positive feedback online, the excitement has only grown. The advance bookings are already being referred to by viewers as "phenomenal," and they anticipate that the film will take over theaters during Eid.
Fans have been especially interested in the build-up of Bade Sahab, who is thought to be the main antagonist of the film, amid all the hype. Although names like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Emraan Hashmi were mentioned in earlier rumours, the mystery has now been cleared up. According to reports, Danish Iqbal plays Bade Sahab's character, Dawood Ibrahim.
Meet Danish Iqbal, actor who played Bade Sahab
For those who don't know, Danish Iqbal is a well-known theater artist, director, and actor. He recently appeared in Sankalp after receiving praise for his performance as Dilshad Mirza in Maharani 2.
About Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ranveer Singh's much-anticipated film has made a powerful start at the box office, inching close to the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film also recorded an impressive Rs 50 crore from paid reviews, indicating massive interest among the audience.
After being the largest film of 2025, the sequel Dhurnadhar: The Revenge has broken new records, with advance bookings reaching an incredible Rs 200 crore. The film has already acquired the fifth most advance reservations of all time.
Ranveer Singh's picture achieves an astonishing feat with its 229-minute length, which Dhar maintains throughout when keeping his audience engaged.
Aditya Dhar's film is a masterclass in high-stakes espionage, replacing the genre's traditional polished features with gritty A-rated certification that mixes scary realism with cinematic beauty.