Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Returns to Cinemas Worldwide

Mar 12, 2026 4:20am PT Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Returns to Cinemas Worldwide Ahead of Sequel Release By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Netflix’s Eyeline Studios Opens Hyderabad Facility in Major Long-Term India Investment 56 minutes ago ‘Leviticus’ Star Joe Bird Joins Catherine Laga’aia in Australian Gen Z Thriller ‘Crashout’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran, Terrance Lau Feted at Hong Kong’s Asian Film Awards 4 hours ago See All Jio Studios/B62 Studios Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing Ranveer Singh‘s “Dhurandhar” back to theaters in a rare international re-release starting March 12, one week before sequel “Dhurandhar The Revenge” bows March 19. The Bollywood blockbuster will play across approximately 500 screens globally, including 250 locations in India beginning March 12 and 250 overseas venues starting March 13. The re-release allows audiences to watch both installments of the franchise in quick succession at cinemas. Related Stories Cannes Film Festival to Unveil 2026 Lineup in April Bi Gan's Cannes Winner 'Resurrection' to Stream on Criterion Channel, With Home-Video Release to Follow (EXCLUSIVE) International re-releases remain uncommon for Hindi-language films, underscoring strong worldwide appetite for the franchise. North America will account for 185 screens in the re-release, reflecting significant demand ahead of the sequel’s arrival. Popular on Variety “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” will offer Wednesday screenings across the U.S. and Canada on March 18, one day before the global launch. The advance shows will predominantly utilize Premium Large Format auditoriums equipped with oversized screens, advanced audio including Dolby Atmos, superior projection technology and premium seating – exhibition formats more commonly deployed for major Hollywood tentpoles. Advance tickets for the Wednesday screenings have already sold out at numerous locations. “Dhurandhar” is told in two parts, with the first installment following a decade-long Indian intelligence operation where an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi’s criminal and political underworld. The sequel is expected to continue from the cliffhanger ending. The sequel’s recently released trailer features Ranveer Singh appearing in dual personas as Jaskirat and Hamza. R. Madhavan returns as strategist Ajay Sanyal, with Arjun Rampal as ISI Major Iqbal and Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam. The preview emphasizes action set pieces and dramatic confrontations. Aditya Dhar wrote, directed and produced the film. Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar also produce. The sequel will release in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” opens worldwide March 19, timed to Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Eid celebrations. Jump to Comments ‘Stranger Things 5′ Becomes Netflix’s No. 6 Most Popular English-Language Series of All Time, ‘His & Hers’ Debuts at No. 1 ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Trailer Reveals April Release Date, New Monsters and Steve Harrington Voiced by Jeremy Jordan ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Traitors’ Win Big at GLAAD Media Awards ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Squid Game’ Top Nielsen’s Most-Streamed Original Series of 2025 List Netflix Threatens ByteDance With ‘Immediate Litigation’ Over Seedance 2.0 AI Clips Actor Awards’ Stunt Ensemble Categories Announce Nominated Performers and Coordinators (EXCLUSIVE) JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...