As the groundbreaking film Dhurandhar continues its unprecedented theatrical run in cinema halls across the country, director Aditya Dhar is working against the clock to complete the highly anticipated sequel. With the release date for Dhurandhar 2 fast approaching, the filmmaker is meticulously tying up all loose ends to deliver fans a comprehensive and satisfying continuation of the story that first captivated audiences on December 5th last year.
Final Patch Shoot Underway in Mumbai
While the bulk of principal photography has already been completed, the production team is currently intensifying post-production efforts. However, certain crucial patchworks still require attention to perfect the narrative flow. According to detailed reports from Mid-day, on January 25th, Aditya Dhar and his dedicated crew embarked on an intensive three-day patch shoot at the historic Golden Tobacco compound located in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Establishing Major Iqbal's Personal World
The specific shoot focused on developing the character of Major Iqbal, portrayed by the talented Arjun Rampal. The production team transformed the set into a meticulously detailed safe house, complete with authentic military-grade set pieces, tactical planning boards, and secure weapons lockers. This environment was carefully designed to establish Major Iqbal's operational headquarters and provide deeper insight into his professional world.
"Dhurandhar presented Major Iqbal as an uncompromising and ruthless character," explained sources close to the production. "In the second installment, director Aditya Dhar specifically wanted to provide meaningful context about who Iqbal is when he's not actively engaged in field operations. These newly shot portions will effectively establish his personal motivations and emotional stakes in the unfolding events, while simultaneously bridging his critical decisions later in the narrative arc."
The patch shoot involved approximately fifty background artists who helped create authentic crowd scenes and atmospheric moments, adding depth and realism to the sequences being filmed.
Unprecedented Box Office Phenomenon
Adding to the extraordinary excitement surrounding the sequel is the remarkable fact that Dhurandhar (2025), the first installment, continues to draw audiences to theaters months after its initial release. The film premiered on December 5, 2025, and has since achieved historic status by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film in cinematic history.
The movie has accumulated a staggering domestic total of Rs 833.4 crore, an almost unimaginable figure in the post-pandemic entertainment landscape. Industry analysts predict its sustained theatrical run will extend well into the sequel's marketing window, creating a unique cinematic overlap where both installments of the franchise could potentially be circulating in theaters simultaneously.
Major Box Office Clash Looming
The official teaser for the second part is expected to release imminently, generating further anticipation among fans. Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, 2026, positioning it for a monumental box office confrontation with Yash's eagerly awaited film Toxic.
Directed by the acclaimed Geetu Mohandas and featuring an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, and Huma Qureshi alongside Yash, Toxic represents formidable competition. Industry observers and exhibitors are already characterizing this cinematic face-off as one of 2026's most significant theatrical battles, with predictions pointing toward a high-voltage March season that could redefine box office records.
As the entertainment world watches with bated breath, the convergence of a record-breaking first film still in theaters, an intensive final production push for the sequel, and an impending clash with another major release creates a perfect storm of cinematic excitement that promises to dominate entertainment headlines throughout the coming months.
