Dhurandhar 2 trailer set for early March launch; Ranveer Singh’s fierce ‘Lyari’s King’ avatar to storm Eid box office

The buzz around Dhurandhar 2 is steadily reaching fever pitch. After the historic box office run of the first installment, the team is now preparing to drop the much-anticipated trailer — and it’s arriving sooner than expected.According to Pinkvilla, the trailer of the Ranveer Singh-fronted action spectacle will be unveiled in the first week of March, around March 5. The timing is strategic, giving the film a clear runway to build anticipation before its grand Eid release.Those close to the sequel insist that the second chapter isn’t merely a continuation — it’s an expansion in every sense. Mounted on a far larger canvas, the film reportedly dives deeper into its characters and conflict. “The scale of the second part surpasses the first film in every aspect...from action to emotions and world-building. The team has expanded it like never before, and the trailer will give audiences a solid glimpse into the evolved world of Dhurandhar,” revealed an insider.The trailer is expected to showcase fresh landscapes and unexplored layers of the narrative, hinting at a darker and more intense chapter in the franchise.Also See: R Madhavan recalls emotional 26/11 scene in ‘Dhurandhar’ that left Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal in tearsWhile the sequel promises scale and spectacle, insiders say the emotional and visual core of the trailer lies in Ranveer Singh’s transformation.“Ranveer Singh is undoubtedly the highlight of the trailer. His screen presence and physical transformation as Lyari’s King is being raved about internally. He brings a certain gravitas that will elevate the sequel to another level,” the source added.The promo has reportedly been cut in a way that amplifies impact without divulging key plot twists — a move designed to retain intrigue while delivering cinematic high points.Released on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar completed a 75-day theatrical run with a staggering Rs 894.49 crore net at the domestic box office. With 3.6 crore footfalls, it emerged as the second most-watched Indian film in the post-pandemic era.On the global front, the film raked in Rs 1,354.84 crore, including Rs 299.35 crore from overseas territories. It now stands just behind Dangal in the list of highest-grossing Bollywood films worldwide, and also claimed the record for the highest Bollywood earnings in North America with $20.65 million.Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 225 crore, the film generated profits of Rs 669.49 crore, delivering an impressive ROI of 297.55 percent. It marked a career-best grosser for its principal cast — Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan and Arjun Rampal — as well as filmmaker Aditya Dhar. The franchise momentum continues with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, slated for release on March 19, 2026. Interestingly, the sequel is expected to lock horns at the box office with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash.