Dhurandhar 2: The much-awaited Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar-2 suffered a minor hiccup on Wednesday, as delays in its subtitles and dubbed versions disrupted shows across multiple Indian cities. People were seen eagerly waiting in long queues outside theatres to catch early screenings of the movie. However, the nationwide excitement shrouding the spy-thriller was momentarily eclipsed by confusion, particularly for people who had booked the Malayalam and Kannada versions. 

Director Aditya Dhar apologises on ‘X’

Film’s director Aditya Dhar addressed the situation via a statement on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). Expressing regret over the inconvenience caused, he confirmed that while most Hindi shows commenced as per schedule, the screenings for the Tamil and Telugu versions were pushed to 9 pm. 

He added that owing to ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’, the Malayalam and Kannada shows will now be screened on Thursday morning. Dhar, in his message, also emphasised the emotional investment behind the film, terming it a project the team had ‘lived with, nurtured, and dreamed of sharing’ simultaneously across languages. He also assured audiences that the ones affected could either opt for a refund or can watch the Hindi version with subtitles. 

Watch Dhar’s ‘X’ post below:

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— Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 18, 2026

Dhar urges fans to refrain from sharing spoilers

In a separate note shared earlier by Dhar, he had urged the fans of the franchise to refrain from sharing spoilers online. He emphasised the significance of cinematic experience and appealed to the viewers to allow others to enjoy the film without prior revelations. He wrote, “Let every single fan walk in clueless but curious.”  

Prequel minted Rs 1,300 cr world-wide

Dhurandhar-2 features R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi alongside Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. Khanna is also expected to make a cameo appearance, reprising his role as Rehman Dakait from the first instalment. The film is slated to release in theatres on March 19, 2026. Its prequel, Dhurandhar, had raked in Rs 1,300 crore worldwide and continued its theatrical run for three months since its release in December 2025.

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