It has been only a few days since Dhurandhar burst into theatres, but the buzz around its sequel is already getting louder than ever. With Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun in the lead, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller has not only dominated the box office but left audiences wanting more about the untold chapters of its story — specifically, how Jaskirat eventually becomes the elusive Hamza.
The Mystery Behind Hamza Fuels Sequel Fever
The final moments of Dhurandhar announced what fans had been hoping for: Dhurandhar 2 will hit theatres on March 19, 2026. And with that date out in the world, anticipation has shifted toward what the next chapter will reveal.
If the first film had introduced India’s covert operations inside Pakistan, its sequel is expected to lift the veil on Jaskirat’s transformation, his training, and the psychological evolution that shapes him into Hamza.
Now, R. Madhavan — who essays Intelligence Bureau Director Ajay Sanyal — has finally broken his silence about the forthcoming instalment.
R Madhavan Praises Aditya Dhar: “He’s a monk”
In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Madhavan couldn’t stop praising director Aditya Dhar, calling him a rare mix of calm and brilliance.
“Aditya Dhar is a monk,” he said, remembering the pressure-filled production of such an intense film.
“Through all the chaos, he would sit there and let the anxieties settle. What a fine human being. After working with him in Dhurandhar, I want to work with him again and again.”
His words echo a feeling shared across the industry: Dhar’s style is disciplined, spiritual, and meticulous. And that energy reflects in how the Dhurandhar universe has taken shape.
A Bigger Role for Maddy in Part 2
Here comes good news for those fans who thought Madhavan had less screen time in the first part.
The actor has confirmed that Ajay Sanyal will have a significantly expanded role in the sequel.
“In the second part, there is a lot of my character as he trains Ranveer’s character in the skills of espionage warfare,” he said.
This hints at a more mentor-driven arc — a behind-the-scenes look at how a raw recruit becomes one of India’s most formidable undercover operatives. With Dhar at the helm, this training segment may become one of the biggest franchise highlights.
A Stellar Year for Maddy
Looking back at his 2025 journey, Madhavan said Dhurandhar is one of the most defining projects in his career.
“I started the year with Hisaab Barabar. I am ending it with Dhurandhar — one of the most important films of my career,” he said.
He spoke fondly of working with some of Indian cinema’s greatest storytellers — Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Rajkumar Hirani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Aanand L. Rai, and now Aditya Dhar — crediting them for shaping what he calls the most creatively fulfilling phase of his life.
Final Words
Encouraged by rave reviews, the soaring box office run, and a massive OTT deal, Dhurandhar is fast developing into one of Bollywood’s most promising spy-action franchises. Madhavan’s extended role just adds to the narrative muscle of Dhurandhar 2, and fans now have even more reason to mark March 19, 2026 on their calendars.
