Dhurandhar: The Revenge Receives 18+ Certificate and Confirms Extended Runtime
As the theatrical release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge approaches, new details have surfaced following its certification by the Irish Censor Board. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, is scheduled for its global debut on March 19, with preview shows set for March 18. The censor certification has been released online, providing key insights into the content and duration of this highly anticipated sequel.
Adult-Only Rating Due to Intense Content
According to certification trends, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has been cleared with an 18 (Adults only) certificate. This rating is attributed to the film's depiction of brutal action sequences, strong violence, explicit language, and scenes of mild nudity. This classification aligns with the 'A' rating that the original Dhurandhar (2025) received upon its release on December 5, indicating a consistent thematic intensity across both installments.
Extended Runtime Confirmed at 235 Minutes
Amid widespread speculation about the film's official runtime, the censor certificate confirms that Dhurandhar: The Revenge will have a runtime of approximately 235 minutes. This makes it one of the longer mainstream commercial releases in recent times. With a nearly four-hour duration, the sequel will be almost 30 minutes longer than its predecessor, Dhurandhar, which had a 214-minute runtime. This extended playtime suggests a more expansive narrative and action-packed sequences.
Box Office Expectations and Advance Bookings
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film serves as a continuation of the Dhurandhar saga, which became a box office blockbuster and clinched the title as the highest-earning Bollywood film of all time. The original not only set cash counters ringing in India but also made a significant mark on a global scale.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge will arrive in cinemas on March 19. According to advance booking reports, the film's all-India advance total has climbed to approximately Rs 31.9 crore gross. Meanwhile, early projections suggest that the film will score an opening weekend haul of USD 4.05 million at the North American box office, indicating strong international appeal.
The combination of an adult-only rating, extended runtime, and robust advance bookings positions Dhurandhar: The Revenge as a major cinematic event, poised to build on the success of its predecessor and potentially set new records in the Bollywood industry.
