Nearly 4 Hours Long? Is Dhurandhar 2 About to Break an All-Time Cinema Record?

The buzz around Aditya Dhar’s upcoming sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reached a fever pitch, and not just because of the action. Reports are swirling that the film is locked at a staggering 3 hours and 55 minutes, which would make it one of the longest mainstream Indian films ever made. Following the massive success of the first part in 2025—which grossed over ₹1,300 crore—the sequel is doubling down on its scale. Starring Ranveer Singh as a deep-cover spy infiltrating the Karachi underworld, the film is said to be so dense with intense combat and narrative twists that the director felt a shorter cut simply wouldn’t do the story justice.​

While a four-hour runtime might sound daunting, the anticipation is sky-high. Fans are already drawing comparisons to epics like Lagaan and Sangam, but with a modern, gritty edge. The film features a powerhouse cast including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan, and is scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2026. Even with the long duration, trade analysts predict it could challenge box office records, especially as it goes head-to-head with Yash’s Toxic. If the rumors are true, audiences aren’t just going to the movies; they’re signing up for a massive, half-day cinematic event that could change how we view “blockbuster” lengths forever.