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By Sakhi Thirani
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Violent Indian sequel delivers nonstop gore, torture, drugs.
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Dhurandhar: The Revenge
What's the Story?
Following the events of the first installment, DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE continues the story of Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh), an Indian spy determined to dismantle terrorist threats against his country. But as his mission intensifies, his methods grow increasingly violent, fueled by a deepening desire for vengeance.
Is It Any Good?
Much like the first film, Aditya Dhar's action sequel is a montage of gore and violence, guns and grenades. The problems that plagued Dhurandhar are all present in Dhurandhar The Revenge too. The movie attempts to delve deeper into the character of Hamza—formerly known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi—yet remains obsessed with butchered bodies and battlefields of blood. Prolonged torture sequences and crossfire ceaselessly fill the film, barely sparing time for anything else. The almost four-hour runtime painfully drags as gory action sequences grow stale. And while male aggression is front and center throughout, female characters are completely sidelined—used merely for sentimental value or romance. Fans of the first film will find something here, but others will want to skip it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. How did it make you feel? Did you find it entertaining or over the top? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
How were drinking, smoking, and drugs portrayed? Were there consequences? Did the film glamorize them? Does that matter?
How were the film's female characters portrayed in the movie? What purpose did they serve to the plot? How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?
Have you seen Dhurandhar? How did this sequel compare? What are some good examples of well-made sequels? What makes a good sequel?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 19, 2026
- Cast : Ranveer Singh , Sanjay Dutt , Arjun Rampal
- Director : Aditya Dhar
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Moviegoers Entertainment
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Run time : 230 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 26, 2026
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