Dhurandhar 2: Premiere Shows Canceled in South India Due to Delays

The excitement for Dhurandhar 2 has been dampened by the cancellation of its Tamil and Telugu premiere shows in South India. Delays in delivering the regional-language versions have led theaters to substitute with the Hindi version. Despite this setback, the film is still set for a global release on March 19, 2026, and is expected to be a major hit. Advance bookings have already surpassed 900,000 tickets, indicating strong anticipation. Director Aditya Dhar has urged fans to avoid sharing spoilers ahead of the release.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 18, 2026, 15:40 IST

Dhurandhar 2 Premiere Cancellations

The anticipation for Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reached a peak, with fans gearing up for special premiere screenings. However, audiences in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana faced disappointment as the Tamil and Telugu paid shows were unexpectedly canceled just hours before they were set to begin. The cancellations were attributed to delays in delivering the regional-language versions, prompting theaters to instead show the Hindi version. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

Reasons Behind the Cancellation of Paid Shows

The special previews that were initially planned have now been replaced by screenings of the Hindi version due to the unavailability of the Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions. Theater chains confirmed that while the Hindi version was delivered on time, the regional language content was not ready for screening.

Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore announced the cancellation through a post, stating that the Tamil paid previews were dropped due to the lack of available content. They also mentioned that Hindi paid shows would take their place and that refunds were being processed for affected customers.

GK Cinemas confirmed that the Tamil version of Dhurandhar 2 would not premiere as scheduled. Ticket holders have the option to watch the Hindi version or request a refund. The delays are reportedly due to post-production processes, including dubbing and subtitle preparation, which have not been completed for the regional versions.

Dhurandhar 2 is expected to exceed the first film in both scale and impact, with advance bookings for the premiere day already surpassing 900,000 tickets and collections exceeding ₹47 crore prior to its release.

Overview of Dhurandhar 2

Despite the recent setbacks, the film's worldwide release is still on track for March 19, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it is one of the most awaited films of the year, aiming to take advantage of the festive Eid weekend. The movie will be available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, and features a star-studded cast including Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.

In anticipation of the release, director Aditya Dhar has urged audiences to refrain from sharing spoilers, encouraging fans to enjoy the film without revealing any details. He expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic response to the franchise thus far.