Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar isn’t just rewriting box office records — it may be quietly reshaping how Bollywood’s biggest films are being planned. As the spy thriller continues its historic run and gears up for its sequel, the ripple effect is now being felt across two of the most ambitious projects lined up for 2026: Shah Rukh Khan’s King and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Dhurandhar Effect Hits Bollywood’s Big Leagues
According to industry chatter, the overwhelming success of Dhurandhar has prompted serious conversations behind the scenes about splitting mega-budget films into two parts. The logic is simple: scale has increased, budgets have ballooned, and audiences seem willing to commit to expansive storytelling when it’s done right.
Insiders suggest that both King and Love And War have already gone far beyond their original production blueprints — not just creatively, but financially too.
Two Parts, One Strategy?
The buzz is that both Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are individually exploring the idea of dividing their respective films into two installments, potentially releasing them within a six-month window. The approach mirrors the Dhurandhar model, which proved that audiences will return quickly if the story justifies it.
That said, nothing is locked yet.
Editing Table Will Decide the Fate
Sources stress that this is still a discussion phase, not a final call. The deciding factor will be footage. If King and Love And War have enough narrative weight and material to sustain two strong parts, the split could happen. Otherwise, both films may still arrive as single, standalone spectacles.
The final verdict, insiders say, will only come once the films reach the editing stage.
Why Two-Part Films Are Suddenly Attractive
Beyond box office math, the shift toward multi-part films offers something filmmakers crave: breathing room. More screen time allows creators to explore character arcs, subplots, and emotional beats without rushing toward a climax.
Trade circles believe Dhurandhar has given both filmmakers and producers renewed confidence — not just in audience patience, but in the long-term value of event-style storytelling across theatrical, satellite, and digital platforms.
Dhurandhar 2 Already Locked
While others are still debating structure, Dhurandhar 2 is already locked for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026, setting a clear benchmark for how quickly sequels can follow successful first chapters.
Final Words
Bollywood has flirted with two-part films before, but Dhurandhar may have finally made the model feel commercially safe again. Whether King and Love And War follow the same path remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: the post-Dhurandhar era is already changing the rules of the game.
