In an industry no stranger to rumours and strategic leaks, Dhurandhar 2 has found itself at the centre of an unusually aggressive misinformation cycle. Over the past few days, multiple unverified reports have claimed that the much-anticipated sequel is facing a postponement due to “box office pressure.” However, sources close to the film have categorically dismissed these claims, calling them false, planted, and driven by competitive anxiety.
According to reliable industry insiders, Dhurandhar 2 is locked for a theatrical release on March 19, and there has been no discussion—formal or informal—about shifting the date.
Release Date Rumours Triggered by Fear, Not Facts
Trade sources suggest that the sudden spike in postponement rumours has little to do with Dhurandhar 2 itself and everything to do with fear psychosis within the competitive landscape.
While several films originally scheduled around March 19 have quietly opted to move to safer release windows, Dhurandhar 2 has remained unshaken. The film’s producers, confident of its theatrical strength, have shown no inclination to blink.
A senior trade analyst told us,
“I’ve never seen this level of nervous energy around one film. Dhurandhar 2 hasn’t moved an inch, but the panic around it is very real.”
Toxic vs Dhurandhar 2: When Ego Enters the Equation
Insiders point towards Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic as the film most visibly affected by the release-date standoff. According to sources, the situation has escalated beyond business logic and into ego territory.
A source familiar with internal deliberations revealed,
“It has become an izzat ka sawaal. The fear is that moving the film will be seen as admitting weaker content. This kind of egocentric thinking is exactly what’s hurting the entertainment business today.”
Rather than recalibrating release strategies pragmatically, certain camps appear to be fuelling narratives suggesting Dhurandhar 2 is retreating—despite no evidence to support the claim.
The Reality: Dhurandhar 2 Hasn’t Blinked
Contrary to circulating stories, Dhurandhar 2 has neither delayed promotions nor slowed down its rollout. In fact, the film’s marketing roadmap is progressing as planned, with teasers, digital assets, and theatrical placements lining up steadily.
Trade experts believe the confidence stems from:
- Strong franchise recall
- Solid pre-release buzz
- Robust distributor faith
- Clear positioning as a mass-appeal theatrical experience
One exhibitor from North India commented,
“If Dhurandhar 2 were nervous, we’d know. Theatre owners are fully on board. The noise is coming from outside, not from the film.”
Why March 19 Matters
In today’s overcrowded release calendar, holding a date is often as strategic as choosing one. By refusing to budge from March 19, the makers of Dhurandhar 2 are sending a clear signal—to trade, exhibitors, and competitors alike.
The message is simple:
This is not a film looking for safety. It’s a film ready for battle.
Industry veterans point out that the more “planted postponement stories” circulate, the more they unintentionally reinforce the perception that Dhurandhar 2 is the film others are worried about.
The Graceful Exit Option—And Why It Hasn’t Been Taken
Traditionally, when two big films threaten to cannibalise each other’s box office, one quietly steps aside and returns a few weeks later. It’s considered the graceful, business-first approach.
However, in this case, that logic appears to have been overridden by optics.
As one distributor bluntly put it,
“The sensible move would be to bow out and come back later. But ego is louder than economics right now.”
Jay-Ho Insider
Despite the smoke, there is no fire—at least not under Dhurandhar 2. The film remains firmly locked for March 19, and all reports suggesting otherwise are, according to multiple sources, manufactured narratives driven by box office fear.
As the release date inches closer, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:
When a film doesn’t move, the industry around it starts to shake.
And Dhurandhar 2?
It’s standing exactly where it always planned to.
