As Dhurandhar continues its historic run at the box office, actor Naveen Kaushik has teased a massive scale-up in the upcoming sequel, promising that Dhurandhar: Part 2 will be far bigger in action, mystery and psychological warfare.
The spy action thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 since its release on December 5.
‘50 TIMES BIGGER’: NAVEEN KAUSHIK ON DHURANDHAR: PART 2
In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Naveen Kaushik, who portrayed the character Donga in the first instalment, avoided spoilers but revealed that the sequel will dramatically amplify the franchise’s core elements.
“Aapne Part 1 mein jo action, mystery aur manipulation dekha hai, woh Part 2 mein 50 times badhne wala hai. Main yeh keh sakta hoon kyunki maine hota hua dekha hai. Shoot complete ho chuka hai,” the actor said.
While confirming that he will not feature in the second part, Naveen added that he is aware of the storyline and assured fans that the scale and intensity would far surpass the first film.
WHY DHURANDHAR STRUCK A CHORD
Reflecting on the film’s reception, Naveen pointed out that audiences have embraced Dhurandhar as a complete cinematic experience, rather than just viral songs or standout moments.
“For a long time, only scenes or songs were going viral. But here, the entire film has gone viral. Every moment is being analysed, celebrated and discussed. Even underrated actors are being rediscovered,” he said.
RECORD-BREAKING BOX OFFICE PERFORMANCE
At the box office, Dhurandhar has rewritten history by overtaking the lifetime collections of Stree 2 (Rs 857 crore) and Kantara: Chapter One (Rs 852 crore). It also surpassed Chhaava’s Rs 807 crore haul, cementing its position as 2025’s biggest Indian blockbuster.
STAR CAST AND SEQUEL RELEASE DATE
The film features Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian operative who infiltrates gang and terror networks in Karachi. The ensemble cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan.
Dhurandhar: Part 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with expectations already running high following Naveen Kaushik’s comments.
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