Dhurandhar 2 Screening Erupts in Chaos at Hyderabad Multiplex Over Language Version Conflict
Aditya Dhar's ambitious spy action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has expanded its reach beyond Hindi, releasing in every major South Indian language, a significant departure from the first installment. However, this multilingual strategy sparked unexpected turmoil at a Hyderabad multiplex during a Ranveer Singh-led spectacle, where a clash broke out amid confusion over tickets sold for both Hindi and Telugu versions on a single screen.
Multiplex Mayhem: Tickets for Two Languages on One Screen
An Instagram user shared a viral video alleging she had booked seats at the PVR in Hyderabad's Next Galleria Mall, Punjagutta. As the screening halted for an on-screen Cocktail 2 promotional trailer, viewers were visibly arguing among themselves. She noted that the multiplex had sold tickets for both the Telugu and Hindi versions of Dhurandhar 2 on the same screen, creating immediate confusion.
The tickets were purchased via a popular ticket booking application, which listed screenings for both language versions simultaneously. The crowd erupted into heated debates over which language to play, with one woman shouting emphatically, "But the Telugu version was booked first." While the Instagram user quipped about having 'fun' amidst the chaos, police and theater staff worked diligently to de-escalate the situation.
Viewers demanded either a separate screen for the Hindi or Telugu version, with some threatening to watch from the stairs if their preferred language wasn't shown. The tension highlighted broader issues in multiplex management and ticketing systems for multilingual releases.
Follow-Up Video Reveals Hindi Version Screened Despite Telugu Tickets
The Instagram user followed up with another video, stating that the theater ultimately screened the Hindi version despite tickets being sold for the Telugu dub. As the clips went viral across social media platforms, users reacted with humor and frustration.
One Instagram user quipped, "Movie already 4 hours, Inko 1 hour extra fun" (translating to "Movie is already four hours long, one more hour of added fun"). Another suggested pragmatically, "1st half telugu lo vesi 2nd half hindi lo veste saripothunde anthey simple" (meaning "Play first half in Telugu and second in Hindi, simple"). A third user joked that she should've picked tickets for Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh instead to avoid the confusion entirely.
Dhurandhar 2: Plot, Release Details, and Production Background
Aditya Dhar wrote, directed, and produced Dhurandhar 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his 2025 blockbuster hit Dhurandhar. The spy action film follows an Indian intelligence operative sent to Lyari in Pakistan to dismantle a dangerous terrorist organization. It skillfully blends real historical events with fictional narrative elements across two comprehensive parts.
The film features returning cast members including Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and other notable performers. The Hindi version officially released on March 19, with paid preview screenings beginning on March 18. However, the South Indian language versions experienced unexpected delays due to late content delivery from production teams, even though tickets had already been sold to eager audiences.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approved the dubbed versions on March 19, with the regional language screenings finally hitting theaters on March 21, two days after the Hindi premiere. This scheduling discrepancy contributed to the multiplex confusion, as theaters attempted to accommodate multiple language audiences simultaneously without adequate planning or communication.
The incident raises important questions about multiplex management practices, ticketing transparency, and logistical coordination for simultaneous multilingual releases in India's diverse cinematic landscape.
