Preity Zinta, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda react to 'Dhurandhar 2'; call it a ‘blast’

The much-awaited sequel to the 2025 blockbuster has finally reached cinemas, and early viewers are already flooding social media with reactions. ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrived in theatres today after strong paid-preview momentum and a star-powered wave of endorsements from across the film industry.

Despite mid-week delays and cancellations in various regions, Wednesday’s preview shows generated intense excitement, with audiences praising the film’s scale, storytelling and technical ambition.

Stars lead the early wave of appreciation

Among the loudest voices celebrating the release was actor Allu Arjun, who shared a glowing review after watching the film. He wrote, "Just watched #Dhurandhar2. Patriotism with swag. A film that will make every patriot proud. Many clap-trapping moments. BLAST! Congratulations to the entire team. Fine performances by @ActorMadhavan garu & all actors. Technical brilliance.”

"So proud to have a brilliant and versatile actor like my brother @RanveerOfficial in our country. RVS on fire! @AdityaDharFilms garu hit the ball out of the park. So happy to have brilliant filmmakers like him in our country. Show rocker. An Indian story... International swag! Jai Hind."

Adding to the milestone, his chain, Allu Cinemas, touted as India’s largest Dolby-equipped cinema, selected ‘Dhurandhar 2’ as its first new release beginning today.

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Industry voices amplify the hype

Actor Vijay Deverakonda also caught an early screening at Allu Cinemas and shared his thoughts ahead of the film’s global rollout, "Tomorrow onwards—something big is going to happen in Indian cinema and culture. 4 words: 'Bharat Maata ki JAI!' Immense love and respect to the entire cast and crew. @AdityaDharFilms is a mad genius. @RanveerOfficial is all in—explosive. @ActorMadhavan @rampalarjun. Sara and Jameel uncle were all superbbb. @shashwatology score was fire. #DhurandharTheRevenge"

Meanwhile, actor Preity Zinta shared photographs with casting director Mukesh Chhabra and co-star Arjun Rampal, alongside a heartfelt appreciation for the film and its team.

She wrote, "Just watched Dhurandhar 2 & all I wanna say is 'Revenge ho toh Dhurandhar jaisa ho warna na ho.' Direction, acting, music, editing, story, casting & every other department is mindblowing…”

"@AdityaDharFilms, you have turned me into a fangirl…@RanveerOfficial: You have my heart. What a stunning performance… @ActorMadhavan… @bolbedibol… @duttsanjay… Sara Arjun & last but not the least @rampalarjun—you have hit it out of the park again."

Social media reacts to scale, craft and performances

Early viewers online echoed similar sentiments, describing the film as an expansive, high-octane experience anchored by powerful performances. Lead star Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, in dual avatars this time, has emerged as one of the most praised elements of the film.

Actors R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt also return to prominent roles, with audiences applauding the ensemble’s intensity and screen presence.

About the sequel

The trailer, released on March 7, teased a darker and more ferocious world with Ranveer Singh embodying both Jaskirat and Hamza, set against a backdrop of violence, vengeance and stylised action.

Its predecessor, ‘Dhurandhar’, released in December 2025 and closed the year as India’s highest-grossing film and the top single-language earner.