Danish Pandor reveals 'Dhurandhar' was never planned as a two-part film: 'Script was so gripping they couldn't chop it off'

The release of 'Dhurandhar' in December last year didn’t just draw massive footfall to cinemas but also ignited widespread discussions, fan theories, and deep-dive analyses across social media. The excitement escalated further when 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' was teased in the post-credits. As the buzz continues to grow, Danish Pandor revealed an intriguing behind-the-scenes development.Dhurandhar 2 Movie ReviewIn an interaction with CNN News18 Showsha, opening up about the film’s structure, Danish shared, “There was no initial discussion to make a two-part film. When we were shooting for it and the makers came across the footage, they felt it was really amazing. The script was so gripping and good that they couldn’t chop it off.” He explained that the makers chose to split the narrative into two instalments to preserve its depth and intensity, calling it a rewarding decision for the audience.Highlighting the release strategy, Danish pointed out how the short gap between 'Dhurandhar' and 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' played a crucial role. “Usually there’s a big gap between sequels but in this case, we shot everything together – much like 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' part one and two. But our plan worked. The energy was so high. It was still fresh in the audience’s mind,” he said, underlining the advantage of sustained momentum.The actor, who essays Uzair Baloch in the Aditya Dhar directorial, further revealed an unusual move by the makers. “They re-released 'Dhurandhar' a week before 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' while it was still streaming on Netflix. The audiences were given the chance to revise the first film before going in for part two. This has never happened in Indian cinema,” he noted. The sequel has since gone on to achieve a milestone, becoming the fastest Indian film to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark.Despite being part of a massive blockbuster, Danish emphasised that the journey remains ongoing. “The hustle doesn’t stop here. Actors are perpetual hustlers. The supply is insane and the demand is very small. You’ve to constantly prove yourself and stay true to your craft. The spark in you has to be different from the rest,” he remarked, reflecting on the competitive nature of the industry.Expressing thankfulness, he added, “For 'Dhurandhar', I’m extremely grateful to the Almighty. Everyone has been so kind and supportive. Mukesh (Chhabra) bhai got me this film. Aditya sir believed in me. But I’m still messaging filmmakers and casting directors for work. I’m not saying that opportunities aren’t coming to me but it’s also my job to reach out.” He stressed the importance of staying proactive and not becoming complacent after success. While 'Dhurandhar' has sparked debates within the industry, many view its performance as a game-changer. Addressing this, Danish said, “One film that becomes a blockbuster, like 'Dhurandhar', should motivate other producers to make lots of other films. That will generate employment opportunities for many people along with a lot more characters for actors like us,” highlighting the larger impact of such successes.