When Aditya Dhar’s much-awaited 2025 film, Dhurandhar, was released as a breakout blockbuster, it wasn’t just setting box office records; it quickly became a socio-cultural sensation that captured people’s attention countrywide. Its irresistible, gripping plot, incredible acting, and breathtaking scenes left an indelible impact – with fans itching for more.
Now, awaiting a follow-up, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the hype is thick with anticipation, particularly for the recent teaser. This teaser not only promises the action to be great for now and even ahead, it makes clear that the franchise still has plenty of surprises to give this is thanks in part to a signature soundtrack.
Risk-taking Musical Choices
In the new 72-second teaser, as Ranveer Singh’s character, the electric Hamza Ali Mazari, wreaks havoc on the screen, fans recognized one of the franchise’s well-known, favorite voices right away. Unlike the much more traditional orchestral score many would expect in a movie this high in fame, the teaser simply throws its weight behind the throbbing, thumping rhythms of “AAAHH MEN!” by Doja Cat.
This choice breathes the film with a modern flare aligned with the film’s “New India” theme; it’s as if it were both cutting-edge and topical. By now, the track's catchy, catchy look has already had a great reception from fans and critics. The global reach of pop has been hailed by many as a “bold and fresh” path forward for the franchise, but many fans have called for something more akin to the viral hit first film 'FA9LA,' which included a more local flavour just like the first film's already widely celebrated song.
This discussion on the changes in musical language has ignited a debate on the evolution of soundtracks in Indian cinema, and to consider how to balance out tradition and new things that are still emerging on Indian cinema. But while the teaser hasn’t all gone viral though some have done so gently eagle-eyed fans have made the point that there are striking parallels with post-credit sequences that are present at the close of the first Dhurandhar during the original movie, and eagle eyed viewers can be the kind of quick to point out that the teaser, in part or other, follows in an even stoner note of a post-credit scene from its predecessor. That said, Doja Cat’s kinetic vocals have managed to “reauthor the hype over the film,” an effect that seems all out of proportion to the fact that she makes the film seem monstrous on-screen, and full of energy and infectious rhythmic pulse.
What’s Next for Dhurandhar?
Now, with so much more to unpack, this sequel takes the time to understand that it’s not simply about continuing what’s been told; it’s about putting A LOT into the artistry that Aditya Dhar has mastered. Drawing on the movie by Dhar and produced by Jio Studios, the revitalization of the powerhouse ensemble cast is no secret.
Back on screen, the film is the voice that has gained most respect from the industry - that of R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, with Arjun Rampal becoming the film's most iconic face again and with no doubt he is sure to be welcomed back with the same honor. The release date of the film will be March 19, 2026 when it will open to watch in theaters at key festivals in India for Eid al-Fitr and Gudi Padwa, giving the film a place in the popular imagination of a busy festive time.
This tension is aggravated when the film is ready for a colossal box office run-up to Kannada megastar Yash’s long awaited film Toxic. Head on this challenge is bound to be a thrill to watch as it will increase the pressure on both films whilst highlighting the vibrant variety of the Indian cinema.
With the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge at an important moment, we are left to ponder the twists and turns before us at this point. Then you will see if it actually takes some of the same steps as previously done on the basis of it. With its audacious musical choices, superb cast and powerful storyline, the sequel is set to shake up the cinema landscape in a big way to cement Dhurandhar as a leading force of Indian cinema even more recently.
