Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed strong optimism about Dhurandhar 2, saying the sequel could significantly challenge the dominance of South Indian films if it achieves massive box-office success.
Speaking in an interview with Variety India, Varma said audiences remain deeply invested in the characters and storyline established in the first film.
“They shot both parts simultaneously, so it’s essentially one film split into two,” he said, adding that he expects Dhurandhar 2 to surpass the commercial success of its predecessor.
Varma also noted the extensive promotional efforts for the film in South India, suggesting the sequel has the potential to expand its audience across regional markets.
He further credited the original Dhurandhar with redefining action choreography in Bollywood, arguing that audiences now prefer more realistic action sequences.
“You can’t have people flying in the air and kicking mid-air anymore; the action has to be realistic,” he said. “If Dhurandhar 2 makes ₹1,500–2,000 crore, all South films could be affected since they’re designed in the old-school way.”
The trailer for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge was released last Saturday, with Varma praising it on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as “STRATOSPHERIC LEVEL” and commending director Aditya Dhar.
Directed by Dhar, the sequel features Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat, an Indian spy operating in Pakistan. The film also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun.
The first installment, released in December last year, was a major commercial success, earning about ₹1,300 crore worldwide.
Initially expected to clash with Yash’s Toxic, the sequel will now face competition from Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, a remake of Vijay’s Theri. Both films are scheduled for release on March 19, with paid previews set for March 18.
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