Dhurandhar 2 Release, Reviews LIVE: Ranveer Singh Film Opens Strong at Box Office

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One of the most anticipated films of the year, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, is all set to hit theatres today at 5 PM, but the buzz around it has already reached fever pitch.

With paid preview shows held on March 18, early reactions, advance bookings, and fan chatter have already set the tone-pointing towards a strong opening for the Ranveer Singh starrer.

Here's everything that's happening right now, from release updates to reviews and early numbers.

Release Day Buzz: A Massive Opening

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Even before its official theatrical release, the film has managed to build impressive traction.

• The film saw massive paid previews, reportedly crossing ₹50 crore even before full release
• Advance bookings shattered records with over 2 million tickets sold
• Early day collections have already crossed ₹11 crore within hours of release
• Clearly, the franchise momentum is real-and audiences are showing up in big numbers.

Early Reviews: Mixed But Largely Positive

The first wave of reviews suggests that the film is visually grand, action-heavy, and performance-driven, with Ranveer Singh being the biggest highlight.

Just watched Dhurandhar 2 & all I wanna say is “Revenge ho toh Dhurandhar jaisa ho warna na ho 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”

Direction, Acting, music, editing, story, casting & every other department is MINDBLOWING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The first thing mom said after watching the movie was that she wanted to… pic.twitter.com/ZRDDfqKFQJ

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 18, 2026

• Critics have called it "engaging, explosive and largely satisfying"
• Preity Zinta praised the film as "mindblowing" and even gave it a 5-star reaction
• Social media reactions describe it as "best Indian film ever" by some fans

However, not all reviews are glowing:

• Some critics noted a slow first half despite Ranveer's strong performance
• Overall, the film seems to be striking a balance-big on spectacle, slightly divided on storytelling.

Industry Reactions & Hype

The hype around the film isn't just from fans.

After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a…

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 18, 2026

• Ram Gopal Varma went overboard with praise, calling it a cinematic experience that makes classics look smaller in comparison, fuelling even more buzz online
• Meanwhile, several celebrities including Allu Arjun have appreciated the film's scale and patriotic storytelling

Release Day Glitches & Controversies

Despite the strong opening, the film hasn't had a completely smooth run.

• Several shows, especially in regional languages, were delayed or cancelled, disappointing fans
• The makers issued an apology, acknowledging the issue and promising fixes
• Additionally, the film received an 'A' certificate with multiple cuts due to its intense violence.

Box Office Expectations: Big Numbers Ahead

Trade experts are already predicting a massive opening weekend, with the film eyeing:

• A potential ₹100 crore+ opening trajectory
• Strong theatrical run driven by festive timing (Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid period)
• Even cinema chains are feeling the impact, with rising investor confidence tied to the film's performance.

What the Film Is About

Dhurandhar 2 is another installment in the story of an undercover spy, and in this film, Ranveer Singh reprises his role as a man who deals with issues of identity, loyalty, and revenge in different parts of the world. The sequel takes this story to a wider scale with more action, emotions, and darkness.

Bottomline

Dhurandhar 2 has arrived with massive hype-and it's delivering on scale, numbers, and star power. While reviews are slightly mixed, there's only one conclusion to be drawn from how the audience and box office are responding to this movie:
This film is already on its way to becoming one of the biggest releases of 2026.