More than 40 days after its release on March 19, 2026, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues to captivate audiences with its stunning action sequences. The film's climactic tanker explosion, one of the most talked-about moments, was achieved using entirely practical effects with zero CGI, as revealed by SFX supervisor Vishal Tyagi.
Real Explosions, No Computer Graphics
In an interview with Hindi Rush, Vishal Tyagi explained the decision to avoid CGI. 'Usually, people say, 'Give us a small explosion, we will make it look like a huge one.' But in Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar didn't want to use CG—especially for the explosions. The instruction was clear, and we were given complete creative freedom.'
The tanker blast in the climax was the most challenging element to create. 'Imagine burning 500 litres of petrol for real. There was no CG at all. Every tiny detail in the scene is real,' Tyagi said. The sequence involved 500 litres of petrol and several kilograms of explosives, with Ranveer Singh maintaining his composure and delivering his shot amidst the chaos.
Safety Concerns and Precision
The biggest safety concern was ensuring that the flames did not reach Ranveer Singh, who was walking in close proximity to the explosions. 'We did all the work and precisely told Ranveer Singh where he could start walking,' Tyagi shared. Although the scene featured both Arjun Rampal and Ranveer Singh, Tyagi revealed that Ranveer was exposed to greater risk. 'Arjun Rampal was there in the shot, and then we removed him before taking the explosion shot—obviously. I was majorly concerned for Ranveer, but he wasn't as concerned himself. Mostly because he had seen our work and knew how precisely I briefed everyone about the explosions. After the shot, he would only say one thing—'Faad diya tune!' We had done Arjun Reddy's pack-up, he could have gone back to his van, but everybody stayed back to watch the explosion.'
Production Pressure and Creative Freedom
Tyagi also spoke about the immense production pressure. 'Real train base and containers were used for the explosion. It was very challenging, but we were confident. Production told me to use 250 litres, but I was adamant that at least 500 litres of fuel was required. To make that explode, I also had to add 25 kilos of explosive in each of these tanks to get the right effect. Maine suna sabki, ki apne mann ki.'
Box Office Success
'Dhurandhar 2' has become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever, breaking several box office records. Together with its first installment, the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has reportedly surpassed Rs 3000 crore globally. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the film also features Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun in prominent roles.
