Dhurandhar 2, officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is releasing in cinemas on March 19, 2026 — and when it does make its OTT debut, it will not be on Netflix. The sequel is heading to JioHotstar, in a major platform shift from the first film, which premiered on Netflix on January 30, 2026. JioHotstar acquired the OTT rights for Rs 150 crore — a record-setting deal that reflects just how much the franchise has grown in value after the first film crossed ₹1,000 crore at the worldwide box office. The OTT premiere on JioHotstar is expected in May 2026, approximately eight weeks after the theatrical release.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the sequel to director Aditya Dhar‘s 2025 spy action blockbuster that became one of the biggest Hindi films of the year. Ranveer Singh returns to the franchise that has firmly established him as one of Hindi cinema’s top action leads — and the sequel promises bigger action, higher stakes, and a revenge-driven narrative that picks up directly from where the first film left off.
Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Date and Platform
Dhurandhar: The Revenge will stream on JioHotstar after its theatrical run. The OTT premiere is expected in May 2026, with reports pointing to a window between May 14 and May 20, 2026 — approximately eight weeks after the March 19, 2026 theatrical release. Reports on the OTT deal confirmed the platform shift from Netflix to JioHotstar, driven by Jio Studios — the film’s producer — choosing to consolidate OTT rights within its own platform ecosystem. An official OTT premiere date has not been announced by JioHotstar as of March 2026. Once it is confirmed, it will be available across JioHotstar’s mobile app, smart TV app, and web browser.
Why Is Dhurandhar 2 on JioHotstar and Not Netflix?
The first Dhurandhar streamed on Netflix because that was the rights deal struck at the time of the first film’s production. For the sequel, Jio Studios — which is the production banner behind the franchise and a subsidiary of Reliance — chose to place the digital rights with JioHotstar, which is also part of the Reliance-Disney joint venture ecosystem. Reports explaining the platform shift noted it was a strategic decision to strengthen JioHotstar’s non-theatrical content slate. At Rs 150 crore, the digital rights deal is one of the largest ever recorded for a Hindi film sequel — a number that becomes even more significant when you consider the first film had not yet completed its theatrical run when this deal was reportedly struck.
| Detail | Dhurandhar (2025) | Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Theatrical Release | December 5, 2025 | March 19, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | Netflix India | JioHotstar |
| OTT Premiere | January 30, 2026 | May 2026 (expected) |
| OTT Rights Value | Undisclosed | Rs 150 crore |
| Director | Aditya Dhar | Aditya Dhar |
| Worldwide Box Office | ₹1,003+ crore | In theatres from March 19 |
| Languages | Hindi and dubbed versions | Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam |
Cast of Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ranveer Singh returns as the dual-identity spy protagonist — playing both Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi, the twin-character construct that was one of the first film’s most intriguing elements. The full supporting ensemble from Dhurandhar returns for the sequel: R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt as the commanding SP Chaudhary Aslam, and Sara Arjun. Director Aditya Dhar is back behind the camera — the same director who made URI: The Surgical Strike and built a reputation for delivering large-scale patriotic action with tight execution. The trailer confirmed the returning ensemble alongside bigger action sequences and a narrative focused on revenge and cross-border conflict.
What Is Dhurandhar: The Revenge About?
Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues directly from the events of the first film, with the revenge element — as the title clearly signals — driving the central conflict of the sequel. The first Dhurandhar established Ranveer Singh’s character navigating a complex world of espionage, loyalty, and identity across the India-Pakistan border, building toward a climax that left the story open for a second chapter. The sequel escalates that conflict, with Aditya Dhar reportedly delivering larger action set pieces than anything in the first film. The five-language theatrical release — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam — signals the makers’ ambitions to expand the franchise’s reach beyond its strong Hindi-belt base into pan-India territory.
Should You Watch Dhurandhar 1 Before the Sequel?
Yes — Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a direct continuation, not a standalone film. The first Dhurandhar is currently streaming on Netflix India following its January 30, 2026 OTT premiere. With the sequel hitting theatres on March 19, 2026, there is a narrow window to watch the first film before catching the sequel in cinemas. The original crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide, earned strong word of mouth for its action choreography and Ranveer Singh’s performance, and set up character arcs and plot threads that feed directly into The Revenge. Watching it first is not optional — the sequel expects viewers to arrive informed.