‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ Teaser Triggers Mixed Reactions Online as Fans Question Marketing Strategy

The teaser of ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, the much-anticipated sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster Dhurandhar, has sparked a heated debate online, with several netizens calling it a “bad move by the marketing team.” While excitement around the film remains high, the teaser’s timing and presentation have divided fans.

Set to release in theatres on March 19, Dhurandhar 2 continues the intense narrative of the Lyari gang wars, with Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza, who this time takes the fight deeper into Pakistan as he attempts to dismantle a powerful terror network.

Earlier in the day, the makers unveiled the official poster, showing Ranveer Singh clad in a long black leather coat, drenched in blood, staring fiercely into the camera. The visual reinforced the film’s dark, violent tone and hinted at an even more brutal sequel. However, shortly after the teaser dropped, social media platforms were flooded with reactions—many praising Ranveer’s screen presence, while others criticised the teaser for revealing too little or failing to match the hype created by the first film.

The original Dhurandhar, which released in theatres on December 5, went on to become the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, earning a staggering Rs 1,300 crore worldwide. Despite its massive success, the dubbed versions of the first instalment were not released theatrically. In contrast, the sequel will see a pan-India release, hitting screens in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

The first film made its OTT debut on Netflix on January 30, but the sequel appears set for a different streaming path. As hinted by the poster, Dhurandhar 2 is likely to stream on Jio Hotstar after its theatrical run. Another major change is on the music front, with T-Series replacing SaReGaMa as the film’s music label.

As anticipation builds ahead of its release, the mixed response to the teaser highlights the immense expectations riding on the sequel—and the pressure on its marketing team to deliver a campaign worthy of one of Indian cinema’s biggest franchises