Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has made a bold statement about the upcoming sequel Dhurandhar 2. He calls it the biggest multi-starrer ever in the history of cinema. Varma shared his thoughts on social media platform X.
Varma's Enthusiastic Praise
Ram Gopal Varma wrote a detailed post about Dhurandhar 2 on Sunday. He explained why this film deserves such high praise. According to Varma, every character from the first Dhurandhar film has become enormously popular with audiences.
"Dhurandhar 2 will be the biggest multi-starrer ever in the history of cinema," Varma declared. "Each and every character in the first film has become hugely significant in the audience's mind. Their value and impact have grown tremendously. This is what true stardom really means."
The filmmaker emphasized how the cast members have transformed since the original film. "In the first part, the characters could have been small or big. Now all of them have become giant superstars. That's why Dhurandhar 2 will be the biggest multi-starrer ever," he added.
Background of the Film
Dhurandhar 2 is the sequel to the massively successful Dhurandhar. The original film became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. It featured an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the sequel since the first film's success. The excitement has been building steadily. The makers recently announced they are working on a fresh trailer cut. This announcement has added to the anticipation surrounding the film.
Release Date and Production Details
Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2026. The production has been progressing smoothly. There were recent reports about Akshaye Khanna rejoining the sets for additional filming.
However, sources close to the production have clarified this information. They explained that Khanna's role was completed during earlier schedules. His presence in the sequel is limited to crucial flashback sequences.
"There is no additional filming happening with Akshaye Khanna at the moment," a source revealed. "His portions were wrapped earlier. They are part of key flashback moments in the narrative."
Varma's Previous Comments on Dhurandhar
This is not the first time Ram Gopal Varma has praised the Dhurandhar franchise. When the first film released in December and became a hit, he commended the team on social media.
Varma had written about how the industry might feel threatened by Dhurandhar's success. "Whenever a pathbreaking and monstrous hit like Dhurandhar comes, industry people wish to ignore it," he noted. "They feel threatened due to their inability to match its standards. They think of it as a nightmare that will vanish when they wake up in their own films."
The director made even stronger claims about the film's impact. "Dhurandhar, apart from being an omega hit, is also the most discussed film of the last 50 years," Varma stated. He suggested that other so-called pan-India biggies were modeled on films made before Dhurandhar.
Expectations for the Sequel
The success of the first Dhurandhar has set extremely high expectations for the sequel. Audiences are looking forward to seeing how the story continues. The transformation of the cast into what Varma calls "giant superstars" adds to the excitement.
The film industry is watching closely. Dhurandhar 2 represents a significant moment in Indian cinema. If it lives up to Varma's declaration, it could redefine what multi-starrer films can achieve.
As the release date approaches, more details will likely emerge. The fresh trailer cut that makers are working on will give fans their first proper look at the sequel. Until then, Varma's words have certainly raised the stakes for this much-anticipated film.
