‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ finally arrived in cinemas worldwide on Thursday, but the conversation began much earlier. The sequel’s paid previews, held on 18 March, generated a staggering ₹50 crore-plus in global gross receipts even before its official release, and set off a deluge of reactions across social media.

Audiences who managed to watch the long-awaited follow-up to the 2026 blockbuster flooded platforms with first impressions, spoilers and fervent praise for director Aditya Dhar. Many hailed the film as a “creative triumph,” while lead actor Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Jaskirat Singh Rangi drew widespread acclaim.

Netizens react to ‘Dhurandhar 2’ 

One user on X wrote, “Dhurandhar 2 is a cinematic experience I have just witnessed. Full brutality of K!lling of Major Iqbal.”

Another user wrote, “I’m still processing what I just witnessed. It’s the most courageous Indian film of our generation.”.

Some users also criticized it to be a propaganda movie, “Dhurandhar 2 feels less like a movie and more like a loud propaganda reel.”

Mixed rollout, massive hype

While North India witnessed a largely smooth and record-breaking preview rollout, the South saw a day of chaos. Several major chains, including Vetri Cinemas and AGS Cinemas, were forced to cancel regional-language preview shows after technical delays disrupted content delivery. Both exhibitors issued public apologies, noting that the Malayalam and Kannada versions did not arrive in time.

Despite these setbacks, anticipation around the film remained unshaken. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is tracking an unprecedented ₹100-crore-plus global opening day, propelled by advance bookings surpassing ₹200 crore, one of the biggest pre-release figures ever recorded for an Indian film.

Netizens applaud performances and scale

Early viewers were quick to celebrate the film’s scale, storytelling and performances. From action set pieces to emotional beats, fans described the near four-hour spectacle as “grand filmmaking” and a “rare blend of ambition and craft.” Ranveer Singh’s towering performance was repeatedly singled out, while praise also poured in for Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun.

Many viewers highlighted Aditya Dhar’s direction as the driving force behind the film’s impact, branding him “a visionary” and crediting him with “pushing mainstream cinema into new territory.”

Runtime divides the audience

At 3 hours and 55 minutes, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is among the longest Indian productions ever released. This extensive runtime became a point of debate online. Some users called the film “overstretched” and “in need of sharper editing,” while others argued that the length enhanced the scale and emotional weight of the story.