Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 Gets Paid Previews on March 18 Ahead of Eid Release

Bollywood’s biggest March 2026 release is gearing up for a massive festive launch. With only a few days left before release, the makers of Dhurandhar 2 have finalized an aggressive rollout strategy designed to maximize momentum during the holiday window.

The spy action sequel starring Ranveer Singh is being positioned for a strong opening run right from the first evening. The plan reflects the makers’ confidence in the film, which is expected to dominate the box office conversation during the Eid weekend.

March 18 Paid Previews, March 19 Theatrical Release

According to reports, Dhurandhar 2 will begin paid preview shows in India on March 18 from 5 PM onward. The film will then release worldwide in theatres on March 19, 2026.

The strategy is designed to take advantage of the Eid holiday period and boost first-day collections. Paid previews the evening before the official release are expected to help the film capture additional audience demand, especially as show availability becomes limited on the main release day.

The promotional rollout is also carefully timed. The film’s trailer is scheduled to launch on March 7 at 11:01 PM, and advance bookings are expected to open shortly after the trailer drops. Tickets for the March 18 paid previews will likely go live during this advance booking window.

Another reason behind the preview strategy is the film’s relatively long runtime, which reduces the number of shows theatres can schedule per day. By starting screenings a day earlier, exhibitors can create additional show slots, with some theatres potentially running late-night or early-morning shows from March 18 evening into March 19.

What We Know About Dhurandhar: The Revenge

The sequel, officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is a spy action thriller written and directed by Aditya Dhar. The filmmaker is also producing the film.

The project is presented by Jio Studios and produced under B62 Studios, with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar serving as producers.

The film will release in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, aiming for a wide pan-India reach.

Ranveer Singh leads the cast, alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Danish Pandor, and Rakesh Bedi, who all play key roles in the story.

Ranveer Singh’s Recent and Upcoming Films

Ranveer Singh’s most recent film was Dhurandhar, which released in theatres in December 2025 before arriving on Netflix on January 30, 2026. The film performed well theatrically and helped re-establish Ranveer as a strong box office draw.

Before that, the actor appeared in Rohit Shetty’s ensemble comedy Cirkus (2022) and later reprised his popular Simmba character in the cop-universe film Singham Again (2024).

Now, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge set to arrive on March 19, 2026, along with paid previews from March 18 evening, Ranveer Singh is once again preparing for a major big-screen moment during the festive season.