Dhurandhar The Revenge Paid-previews Highlights: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar made a mega-blockbuster record in December 2025. As Aditya Dhar’s spy-verse became a Rs 1300 crore franchise, the sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge became one of the most-awaited films of 2026. Set to release shortly today, March 18, for paid previews, the fans cannot keep calm.
Set to release on Thursday, March 19, before cashing in on the Eid-ul-Fitr, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Navratra weekend, the paid previews are off to a nearly Rs 50 crore start. However, due to last-minute ‘content unavailability’, several non-Hindi premieres have been hindered. Dhurandhar 2 dubbed in Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil, is reportedly unavailable in certain cinemas, according to Sacnilk.
As per a recent Pinkvilla report, the regional versions, majorly Malayalam and Kannada, found themselves in trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). With a delay in the censor certificate, these dubbed versions will reportedly only be released on March 19.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Advance Booking Collection
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has recorded ₹40.70 crore from paid preview shows on March 18 alone — the highest ever for any Bollywood film on a single pre-release day. The previous record was Stree 2’s ₹8.75 crore. Dhurandhar 2 has demolished it by nearly 5x
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Dhurandhar 2 Movie Release LIVE Updates: 'Early reactions hail Ranveer Singh’s performance in Dhurandhar 2 despite the film’s intense violence
A user on X shared their initial thoughts on Dhurandhar 2, describing it as a gripping watch even with its graphic content. “It’s INTERVAL… #dhurandhartherevenge is one of THE MOST VIOLENT films I have ever seen. A few scenes are too DISTURBING!” they tweeted, noting that the movie still keeps viewers hooked.
The post also praised the lead actor, saying, “But yes, it’s THOROUGHLY ENGAGING & INTRIGUING so far and #ranveersingh has killed it. His BEST PERFORMANCE to date.”
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Release LIVE Updates: 'Sure to cross Rs 1000 crore net in India'
An X user posted an update shortly after watching Dhurandhar the Revenge. "Still gasping for air….dhurandhar2 is more Nationalistic, Explosive & Gripping than the 1st part," said the X user. It’s sure to cross Rs 1000 crore net in India, he said.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Ranveer Singh film's 'screenplay moves like Usain Bolt'
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel shared his review on X. Despite its nearly 4 hour runtime, Dhurandhar 2 doesn’t give the audience a single dull moment-you barely get time to blink, he says.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: X crashed due to Dhurandhar 2?
X (formerly Twitter) is facing a major outage on March 18, with users across India and globally unable to load posts or access the app.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Screenings cancelled across South India in last-minute. What we know
Dhurandhar 2 has witnessed widespread cancellations across South India due to technical and content delivery issues. The Indian Express reported that in Karnataka and Kerala, the screening were cancelled in the last-minute as the Kannada and Malayalam versions could not be screened due to delays in the final digital files. Screenings in Tamil Nadu was also impacted, with exhibitors such as Vetri Cinemas and Vettri Theatres issuing apologies after cancelling or delaying shows.
Fans are going the extra mile to watch Ranveer Singh's film — literally. YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary shared that he took a flight from Dubai to Delhi just to watch the film.
A fan shared first half review for Dhurandhar: The Revenge and posted on X. "Two crazy surprises in the lot. Violence is extreme but is also justified. Ranveer is THE Man. He subordinated himself to the character in the first part but unleashes himself here. Music not on par with part 1, screenplay Huge second half awaits.”
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Post-interval review
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user (TacticalKafir) shared, "Just came out from the interval of Dhurandhar the revenge and it was a crazy ride !! One of the most realistic gore I've ever watched. The story is too good. The combat scenes were nicely done; those ex- NSG guys who trained Ranveer on CQB did excellent work."
Dhurandhar The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Fans guess Bade Sahab identity
Possible spoiler
One of the biggest mysteries of the Dhurandhar franchise, fans are eager to know the identity of the character Bade Sahab. While pining for actors like Kay Kay Menon to be included in the nationalist movie, fans are guessing who it may be. A popular fan page on X revealed that it is neither Ajay Devgn, nor Salman Khan, or Emraan Hashmi.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Over 50,000 tix sold in last 1 hour
According to the ticketing platform BookMyShow, over 52,800 tickets have been booked for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The last day of advance bookings is nearing the end as fans can book tickets only till Thursday, March 26, for now.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: JioStudios official statement
In an official post across all social media channels, JioStudios issued an official statement amid the unexpected show cancellations acros some theatres screening the regional dubbed versions of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
The statement read, "Most of our Hindi shows across India are running as scheduled from 5 pm onwards.
All of our Tamil and Telugu shows will commence from 9 pm onwards.
However, due to unforeseen technical difficulties, our Malayalam and Kannada shows will begin from tomorrow morning.
If the dubbed version you have tickets for is not currently playing at your cinema, you will have an option for a refund or to watch the Hindi version with subtitles instead."
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Polticial analyst Tushar Gupta weighs in
On his official account on X (formerly Twitter), Tushar Gupta shared his two cents on the Dhurandhar: The Revenge show cancellations across several regional languages. While humorously slamming those who share spoilers in a previous post, he wrote, "Cancellation of the evening shows of 'Dhurandhar The Revenge' can be attributed to the delay in certification from CBFC. The country's biggest release, and they forced cuts to the fine print. Injustice to the makers, viewers, & the country that has embraced this magnum opus."
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: OTT release
As per reports, Dhurandhar: The Revenge will release on JioHostar after completing its theatrical run. However, unlike Dhurandhar on Netflix, the 8-week release rule might not apply to the Ranveer Singh-Sara Arjun starrer.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Raja Shivaji teaser launched ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge
Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' teaser was launched ahead of the paid preview show of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Cashing in on the houseful shows and swamped theatres, makers have managed to make a moment. Set to release on May 1, trade analyst Taran Adarsh described it as " one of the finest teasers in recent times – powerful, impactful, and truly designed for the biggest screen experience."
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Why are regional versions of Dhurandhar: The Revenge delayed?
A Pinkvilla report revealed that Dhurandhar: The Revenge was submitted to the CBFC about two weeks ago, following which the film went through multiple rounds of screenings. Despite the makers applying for an A certificate, the board reportedly asked for several cuts and muting of abusive language. This led to prolonged discussions between the team and the CBFC, stretching over two weeks. In the end, the filmmakers managed to negotiate and retain much of their original vision, avoiding many of the initially suggested changes.
The delay in receiving the Hindi censor certificate also impacted the film’s release logistics. The DCP (Digital Cinema Package) delivery was pushed back, and certifications for regional versions are still pending. As a result, the Malayalam and Kannada versions will now premiere in theatres on March 19, 2026. Meanwhile, preview shows for the Tamil and Telugu versions have been pushed from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Hindi version, however, is set to go ahead as planned with shows starting at 5 pm.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Jayam Cinemas cancels Tamil shows
Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jayam Cinema,s located in Tamil Nadu, has officially cancelled the Tamil shows for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
"The shows of Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Tamil) scheduled for today have been cancelled due to content non-availability.
Online bookings will be refunded automatically.
Counter tickets can be refunded at the box office.
We regret the inconvenience caused," their post read.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Jawan's subtle nod to Dhurandhar
Jawan makers and Shah Rukh Khan's production project Red Chillies took a playful route on the Dhurandhar mania as Ranveer Singh's sequel took over the 2023 movie's advance booking record. Sharing a GIF on X, the official page posted a clip from Jawan captioned, "We're always ready for this! " Fans and social media sleuths were quick to relate it to Dhurandhar's viral line, "Ladies, and Gentlemen, you're not ready for this."
'So the saga of revenge begins' - Fans share updates
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Fans on social media have started pouring in images from theatres and cinemas, excitedly starting the first show of the paid previews. While spoiler-seekers are glued to social media, others are avoiding the reviews. Director Aditya Dhar not only urged the viewers not to share spoilers but also hinted at staying till the end.
At the same time, several fans are distressed with the delays due to content and subtitle unavailability in many Hindi and non-Hindi shows.
Users and fans on social media are speculating whether there will be a post-credit scene after Dhurandhar: The Revenge, like Dhurandhar, which was later released as the teaser of its sequel, ahead of the actual trailer launch on March 7.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: 'Don't play with us' - Moviegoers outraged
While one part of the Internet is sharing excited photos of the theatres on social media, another part is struggling in theatres because their show hasn't started on time. Several fans on social media are tagging Dhurandhar director, Aditya Dhar, urging action. While a user from Udaipur on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that ' distributor ne print nhi diya [the distributor hasn't given the print],' they write, 'don't play with us'.
At the same time, with fans eagerly waiting for the Dhurandhar fever to take over, another user on X shared that the 4:45 PM show hadn't started till 5:20 PM.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Non-Hindi langauges affected
According to a Sacnilk report, non-Hindi languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubbed versions are facing a technical delay. Multiplexes in Telangana, Hyderabad, Vizag, and other Telugu-speaking regions have postponed the shows by an hour, causing major uproar among Dhurandhar 2 fans. Many providers have issued a formal apology to eager viewers of the content.
Dhurandhar 2 Paid-Preview LIVE: Why non-Hindi shows face delay
An unexpected hurdle hit the Dhurandhar: The Revenge fans who were set to view the paid previews today, March 18, in several non-Hindi languages. A lot of them faced 'non-availability' of content, which led to sudden last-minute confusion.
According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, "The content, the digital content that you give to the digital content provider, includes the film's visuals and sound design: the sound, the actual technical content. That is ready only for Hindi. The dubbed versions are not ready, meaning there are last-minute sound corrections or edit corrections or something of that sort which still need to be completed," he told NDTV.
"Only the Hindi version is ready, and that too without subtitles. That is being shipped to the digital content provider, so it will be shown as a premiere today and tomorrow," Bala revealed further.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Ranveer Singh humbled by the response
At the Mumbai music launch on Tuesday, Ranveer Singh, along with the cast and crew, attended the event. Speaking to the audience, he said, “We are thrilled and grateful for the response to the first film. The excitement and anticipation for the second part is incredible, and we feel truly humbled by it.”
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Dhurandhar 2 playlist
Following the music launch in Mumbai on Tuesday, T-Series, the music rights holder for the sequel, revealed the complete soundtrack. The album has five songs: Aari Aari, Main Aur Tu, Jaan Se Guzarte Hain, Destiny, and Jaiye Sajana.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Film’s climax leaked?
A day ahead of the paid previews, unverified reports suggested that the film’s climax, along with key spoilers, had leaked online. The makers have remained largely silent on the matter, except for Aditya Dhar’s note urging fans not to share spoilers.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Dhurandhar 2 to be 16 minutes longer than the original
The sequel runs 16 minutes longer than the original. Dhurandhar was already one of the longest recent Hindi films, clocking over 3 hours 30 minutes. Its follow-up stretches the action further, with the CBFC certifying a total runtime of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: A look at Dhurandhar's epic journey
The highly anticipated sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, releases in theatres this Thursday. The original ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by National Award-winner Aditya Dhar, starred Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films. The spy action thriller gained attention for its high-octane sequences, powerful soundtrack by Shashwat and Jasmine Sandlas, and rapper HanumanKind’s collaborations.
Akshaye Khanna played gangster Rehman Dakait, while Dutt portrayed SP Chaudhary Aslam. Released on December 5, 2025, the film earned Rs 28.60 crore on Day 1, marking one of the year’s strongest openings for Bollywood.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Tamil paid previews called off
Just hours before the nationwide paid previews of the spy thriller were scheduled, several cinemas in Tamil Nadu announced the cancellation of the Tamil paid previews, citing ‘non-availability.’
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Finland President Alexander Stubb recalls Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a sequel worth Rs 200 crore, has gained international attention and sparked discussions among global leaders. A viral video of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussing the film during their morning jog in Hyde Park has gone viral. However, the movie has also faced criticism and been banned in six Gulf Cooperation Council nations, yet it continues to be a cultural phenomenon.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Paid-Preview LIVE: Ranveer Singh starrer beats Jawan
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has beaten Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan's pre-sales records, as per Sacnilk. After selling nearly 15 lakh tickets, it has become all-time No. 1 on the ticketing platform, BookMyShow.
This achievement officially places the film as the all-time leader in pre-sales volume, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which sold 11.02 lakh tickets ahead of its release.
After these big grossers, Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', which sold 7.24 lakh tickets, Tiger 3 stood at 4.73 lakh tickets, and Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava rounded out the list with 4.69 lakh tickets.