Dhurandhar 2 buzz: R Madhavan teases major reveal about his character and Ranveer Singh’s role in the sequel

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has barely spent a few days in theatres, but the excitement around Dhurandhar 2 is already heating up. The spy action thriller, starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt, was a strong box office hit owing to its tight storytelling and high-voltage espionage drama. The first episode ended on a gripping note, especially with Ranveer’s character Jaskirat stepping into her mysterious new identity, Hamza. The sequel is set to release on March 19, 2026 and now R Madhavan is giving fans a big glimpse of what will happen next.

Dhurandhar 2: Madhavan Praises Aditya Dhar’s Vision

Speaking to a news outlet, R Madhavan couldn’t help but applaud director Aditya Dhar’s calm and focused approach towards filmmaking.

He described Dhar as “a monk” and said that the filmmaker maintained his remarkable composure despite the chaos of creating an intense and layered action-thriller.
Madhavan added that working on Dhurandhar made him willing to collaborate with Dhar many times in the future.

Dhurandhar 2: Madhavan Reveals His Character Arc

The actor also gave the first proper hint about his character Ajay Sanyal’s journey in Dhurandhar 2.

Madhavan revealed that his screen time in the first film was limited, but in the sequel, he will position himself “front and centre” as his character takes on a pivotal role in shaping Jaskirat’s transformation.
He confirmed that in the second film, Ajay Sanyal will train Ranveer Singh’s character in the art of espionage warfare, opening the door to deeper mentor-protégé dynamics and more intense action scenes.

Dhurandhar 2: Why Is This Film Important For Madhavan?

Talking about his strong professional year, Madhavan said he started it with Hisaab Barabar and will end it with a film that is “one of the most important films” of his career.

He added that he feels lucky to have collaborated with visionary directors like Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Rajkumar Hirani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Aanand L Rai and now Aditya Dhar in their most creatively charged phases.

Dhurandhar 2: What is the Franchise Based on?

Released on December 5, Dhurandhar is produced by Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

The film is inspired by real events such as the Kandahar hijacking and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, giving the story a gritty and realistic tone that appeals to audiences.

With Madhavan’s latest statements and the promise of exploring Jaskirat’s evolution towards Hamza, Dhurandhar 2 is already set to be one of the most awaited films of 2026.

Input from agencies