It is not every day that a spy thriller comes along and completely rewrites the rulebook for Indian cinema- but that is precisely what Dhurandhar has done since it first hit theatres in December 2025. Ranveer Singh’s gripping portrayal of an undercover Indian spy captured audiences across the country and beyond, turning the film into a genuine cultural moment rather than just another box office success.
Then came Dhurandhar: The Revenge in March 2026, which did not just meet the enormous expectations set by its predecessor- it demolished them entirely. The sequel shattered box office records and cemented the franchise’s place as one of the most powerful cinematic properties in recent Indian film history. Naturally, with two back-to-back global hits under its belt, the conversation around what comes next has reached an absolute fever pitch- and a very recent development has thrown fresh fuel onto an already blazing fire.
A Cryptic Tease From The Producer
The speculation surrounding the franchise’s future was taken to an entirely new level when Jyoti Deshpande, co-producer at Jio Studios, sat down with Bollywood Hungama and dropped a deliciously loaded hint about what may be coming next. Rather than offering a carefully worded non-answer, Deshpande made it abundantly clear that the makers are far from finished with the world of Dhurandhar- and that audiences should brace themselves for something unexpected before the year is out.
She stopped short of confirming whether the upcoming surprise is a direct third instalment, a spin-off, or some other kind of expansion of the universe entirely. But the fact that she framed it as something arriving later this year strongly suggests that whatever is being planned is already well past the early stages- and that alone is an exciting prospect for fans who have been desperately hungry for news.
A Contrasting View From Within
Not everyone closely connected to the franchise shares the same outlook, however. Rakesh Bedi, the veteran actor who played Jameel Jamali across both films, recently offered a perspective that stands in fairly sharp contrast to Deshpande’s tease. Bedi was quite direct in his belief that a straightforward third part is unlikely, pointing out that Hamza’s story reaches a natural conclusion with the spy returning to his homeland- an arc that he feels is already satisfyingly complete.
That said, Bedi was not dismissive of the franchise‘s future altogether. He acknowledged that Dhurandhar as a franchise has a life well beyond any single character, and that the world built across these two films is rich enough to sustain entirely new stories with a different set of actors at any point. It is a perspective that actually opens the door to something potentially far more ambitious than a straightforward sequel- a fully-fledged cinematic universe built around the world of Indian espionage.
The Numbers That Make Anything Possible
Whatever direction the franchise takes next, one thing is beyond dispute- the commercial power behind Dhurandhar makes virtually anything possible. The first film grossed a staggering Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, which on its own would have been enough to establish it as one of the year’s biggest releases. The sequel then raised the bar dramatically, pulling in an extraordinary Rs 1,792 crore globally to become one of the biggest blockbusters in recent Indian cinema history. When an audience votes this enthusiastically, the industry listens- and acts.
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What Makes This World So Special
A big part of what makes Dhurandhar so full of potential for future stories is the richness of the world director Aditya Dhar has built. Set against the gritty backdrop of 2000s Pakistan, the story follows Ranveer Singh’s deeply layered character Hamza Ali Mazari– an Indian spy sent undercover to infiltrate the dangerous gangs of Lyari. The sequel peeled back further layers of his identity as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, exploring the emotional and political forces that made him who he is. With a powerhouse supporting cast including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna, the franchise has built a universe that feels genuinely alive and endlessly expandable.
What Comes Next?
For now, the makers are keeping their cards firmly to their chest. But Deshpande’s comments have done exactly what they were intended to do- kept the conversation alive and ensured that when the surprise is finally revealed, every fan will be paying very close attention. Whether it is Dhurandhar 3, a spin-off, or something even more ambitious, one thing is certain- this franchise is not going anywhere anytime soon.
