Aditya Dhar’s highly anticipated film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is just weeks away from its theatrical release. Featuring Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy operating in Pakistan, this sequel continues the thrilling narrative established in the first film. Alongside returning actors like R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjuna, and Sanjay Dutt, the film is expected to introduce fresh faces. Yami Gautam’s cameo has already been confirmed, and now there are buzzing rumors that Emraan Hashmi may step into the shoes of a character referenced in the original film.
Could Emraan Hashmi be joining Dhurandhar 2?
In the first installment, the enigmatic villain known as Bade Sahab added a layer of intrigue to the storyline. Speculations suggest that this character might draw parallels to notorious figures such as Dawood Ibrahim or Masood Azhar. Recently, it seems that social media platform Letterboxd may have inadvertently revealed Hashmi’s potential role.
The cast list for Dhurandhar 2 on Letterboxd includes Raj Zutshi, rumored to play a Pakistani general, alongside Yami Gautam’s cameo. Interestingly, it also names Emraan Hashmi as the possible actor portraying Bade Sahab.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Endorsement of Dhurandhar
In a recent Instagram Live session, actor Ranbir Kapoor was asked about his favorite song at the moment. He enthusiastically replied, “I’m still vibing to the amazing tracks from Dhurandhar. They’re definitely among my favorites!” He also called Dhurandhar his current favorite film, praising the cast and crew for their outstanding work, stating, “They truly smashed it… Great times at the movies!”
More Insights on Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar also features notable stars like R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. As the first part of a two-film series, it revolves around a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation. The plot follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Karachi’s criminal underbelly and political structures to dismantle a terror network aimed at India. The storyline loosely draws inspiration from various real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in South Asia, including the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and elements related to Pakistan’s Operation Lyari.