The controversy erupted after Paramjit Singh Sarna, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi State) slammed the AI-generated poster without knowing it's AI-made. Read the full story here. 

Taran Adarsh praised Dhurandhar 2 and wrote, "#Dhurandhar2 is CINEMA AT ITS BEST... Delivers on every front - scale, drama, emotions, action, performances and impact... Take a bow, #AdityaDhar - sure-shot EPIC BLOCKBUSTER. #Dhurandhar2Review." Read the full story here. 

A few hours ahead of the release, director Aditya Dhar shared a long note on Instagram, expressing gratitude to audiences and making a heartfelt appeal to protect the film's viewing experience by avoiding spoilers. In his caption, the filmmaker also urged viewers to stay in their seats until the end credits roll. Read the full story here. 

Shilpa Shetty watched Dhurandhar 2 with her mother and sister on the paid preview night. 

On the paid preview day on March 18, amid confusion over show cancellations and delays, filmmaker Aditya Dhar addressed audiences with an official statement regarding the release of Dhurandhar 2.

Om 🙏
Book Your Tickets Now.
🔗- https://t.co/O80GmnSaFW #DhurandharTheRevenge releases worldwide on 19 March, on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid.
Hindi | Telugu | Tamil | Kannada | Malayalam @RanveerOfficial @rampalarjun @duttsanjay @ActorMadhavan #AkshayeKhanna #SaraArjun… pic.twitter.com/PwNMwzt5Gh

— Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 18, 2026

Vivek Sinha, who played Zahoor Mistry in Dhurandhar, was so compelling as the infamous terrorist that many started targeting the actor online. Vivek Sinha eventually released a video statement on his Instagram page, clarifying that he is not Pakistani and certainly not a terrorist. Read the full story here. 

The film's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) report has surfaced online, revealing multiple edits, scene cuts, and replacements that shorten the runtime for its domestic release. Read the full story here. 

Ricky Kej lauded the film and wrote on X, “Yes! Aditya Dhar @AdityaDharFilms absolutely nailed the sequel. Dhurandhar 2 is a masterpiece. Longer than the previous installment, but it felt shorter. In both films Aditya has created a tone which I call a mix of Ridley Scott's Epic-Realism & Quentin Tarantino's flamboyant.”

Yes! Aditya Dhar @AdityaDharFilms absolutely nailed the sequel. Dhurandhar 2 is a masterpiece.
Longer than the previous installment, but it felt shorter. In both films Aditya has created a tone which I call a mix of Ridley Scott's Epic-Realism & Quentin Tarantino's flamboyant… pic.twitter.com/Phj5LQGV8B

— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) March 19, 2026

 Recently, R Madhavan shared a video on social media highlighting the success story of a young UPSC aspirant who cleared the civil services examination on his first attempt. Read the full story here. 

As per industry tracker Sacnilk, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 earned Rs 44 crore on Wednesday from previews alone. Read the full story here. 

R Madhavan expressed heartfelt gratitude for Allu Arjun’s praise of Dhurandhar 2, saying he was deeply touched and motivated by the words. Calling the appreciation extra special as it marked the film’s first online review, Madhavan said it came at a pivotal moment in his personal and professional life.

I’m so humbled touched and hyper motivated. This means so much coming from you, my dear brother I have watched all your films with complete awe of your abilities. And so it’s a fantastic feeling to know how mutual it is. God bless you .. and this being the first review online is… https://t.co/aHv3010Z7T

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) March 18, 2026

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar showered praise on Dhurandhar 2, calling it a monumental masterpiece and a benchmark for high‑stakes sequels in Indian cinema. He especially lauded director Aditya Dhar’s vision and Ranveer Singh’s transformative performance, even saying the actor deserves a National Award. 

Last night I saw the epic 3 hrs 49 minute ride that is Dhurandhar 2, and my head is still spinning. This is the blueprint for how to conquer a high-stakes sequel. Filmmaker @AdityaDharFilms vision is electrify
in every frame, the pace is non-stop, and you can’t catch your breath… pic.twitter.com/B7tszZ9TKj

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) March 19, 2026

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra praised director Aditya Dhar’s dedication, revealing that he was still working on Dhurandhar 2 as late as 2:30 a.m. ahead of the film’s release. Calling Dhar a genius, Chhabra said he is proud of him and believes the film will exceed expectations and break records.

This morning at 2:30 a.m., he was still working giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring.
I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything.… pic.twitter.com/ot5aJvxknV

— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) March 19, 2026

Ahead of the release, Vijay Deverakonda took to X on March 18 to express his enthusiasm for Dhurandhar 2. A part of his post read, “From tomorrow onwards, something big is going to happen in Indian cinema and culture.”

Tomorrow onwards - something big is going to happen in Indian cinema and culture.
4 words. “Bharat Maata ki JAI!”
Immense love and respect to the entire cast and crew. @AdityaDharFilms is a mad genius. @RanveerOfficial is all in explosive. @ActorMadhavan @rampalarjun Sara…

— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) March 18, 2026

After reviewing Dhurandhar 2 and declaring that it “will be a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence and is bound to make all the greatest films made so far, starting from Mughal‑e‑Azam onwards, look like TV serials,” Ram Gopal Varma wrote another note praising the film. Take a look:

All who saw #Dhurandhar2 today told me that they just don’t LOVE #Dhurandhar2 , but they actually want to MARRY #Dhurandhar2

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

Dhurandhar 2 must be watched for all the answers you are seeking from the first film and Ranveer Singh. Read full review here. 

On Wednesday, Preity Zinta watched Dhurandhar 2 and shared pictures with Arjun Rampal with whom she collaborated in the 2002 film Dil Hai Tumhaara.

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

On Wednesday, Vijay Deverakonda watched the paid preview of Dhurandhar 2 at Allu Cinemas, Hyderabad.

Vijay Deverakonda at Allu Cinemas ...
Snapped post watching Dhurandhar2 #Dhurandhar2#DhurandharTheRevenge #VijayDeverakonda #Virosh #AlluArjun pic.twitter.com/cAd11tNqvt

— Pitch Decoded (@LasskuTapa) March 18, 2026

Allu Arjun called Dhurandhar 2 'patriotism with swag'. 

Just Watched #Dhurandhar2⁰Patriotism with swag 🇮🇳
A film that will make every patriot proud 🇮🇳⁰Many clap-trapping moments 👏🏽
BLAST! 💥
Congratulations to the entire team.⁰Fine performances by @ActorMadhavan garu & all actors . Technical brilliance .
So proud to have a…

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) March 18, 2026