Highlights:
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge receives strong early reviews and fan praise
- Ranveer Singh’s performance called “career-best”
- Memes link film hype to X outage
- Advance bookings cross 1.5 million tickets; Rs 100 crore opening expected
- Madras High Court steps in to prevent piracy before release
The much-anticipated sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has begun its preview shows ahead of its wide release, generating massive buzz, strong early reviews, and viral social media reactions.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film continues the story of Hamza, diving deeper into his transformation and backstory as a covert operative. Early viewers have praised the film’s scale, storytelling, and high-octane action, with many calling it bigger and more intense than the first installment.
However, the film’s rollout has not been entirely smooth. Several paid premiere shows across South India were canceled due to technical issues and the delayed delivery of digital files. Cities like Bengaluru, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram saw last-minute cancellations, while theaters in Tamil Nadu issued public apologies for delays.
Despite these setbacks, audience reactions from preview screenings have been overwhelmingly positive. Social media platforms, especially X, have been flooded with praise, with users calling the film a 'masterpiece' and highlighting its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and intense action sequences.
Some fans even joked that the film’s massive hype may have contributed to a temporary outage on X, sharing memes suggesting that the platform “crashed” due to the volume of posts about the movie.
Critics and trade analysts have also weighed in. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma compared the experience to a film '100 times' bigger than Sholay, while trade experts predict a record-breaking box office performance.
The film is expected to open with earnings of around Rs 100 crore on its first day, with some estimates suggesting it could cross Rs 1,000 crore net in India. Bookings have already crossed 1.5 million tickets, signaling unprecedented demand.
The cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, all of whom have received praise for their performances.
Adding to the excitement, the Madras High Court has issued an order to prevent piracy ahead of the release, directing authorities to block illegal streaming and distribution.
The original Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, was a massive success, earning around Rs 1,300 crore worldwide. The sequel is now aiming to surpass that benchmark and set new records in Indian cinema.
With a runtime of nearly four hours, viewers have still described the film as engaging throughout, with no dull moments. Many praised the cinematography, background score, and emotional depth, particularly the explosive climax.
As anticipation builds for its official release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge appears set to dominate the box office and continue its strong momentum, driven by fan enthusiasm and critical acclaim.
