Udaybir Sandhu Shines in Dhurandhar 2: A Journey from Hockey to Acting

Udaybir Sandhu is capturing attention with his role in Dhurandhar 2, where he transitions from a childhood friend to an adversary. Before acting, he was a national-level hockey player, and his sports background helped him secure his debut in Gold. Udaybir underwent a significant transformation for his role, gaining and losing 15 kg to portray different ages. The film has achieved impressive box office numbers, earning over Rs 102 crore on its opening day. Discover more about Udaybir's journey and the film's success.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 22, 2026, 10:55 IST

Udaybir Sandhu's Role in Dhurandhar 2

Udaybir Sandhu is currently making waves with his remarkable performance in Dhurandhar 2. Directed by Aditya Dhar, he portrays Gurbaaz Singh, also known as Pinda, who is the childhood friend of Ranveer Singh's character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The narrative showcases a dramatic shift in their relationship, evolving from friendship to rivalry. The film captures the essence of their bond before culminating in a significant confrontation. Curious about Udaybir? Here’s everything you need to know about Pinda from Dhurandhar 2.

Discovering Udaybir Sandhu

Who is Udaybir Sandhu?

Before stepping into the acting world, Udaybir Sandhu was a national-level hockey player representing Punjab. His athletic background played a crucial role in landing his debut acting opportunity in Akshay Kumar's film, Gold. Reports indicate that he even coached his fellow actors for the hockey sequences in the movie. Udaybir made his acting debut as Devang Chaturvedi in Gold and later appeared in Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila. He also portrayed Jatinder Jinda in the film featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Additionally, he collaborated with Shehnaaz Gill in Ikk Kudi, playing Jagveer Sandhu. Beyond acting, Udaybir has also ventured into modeling in both India and South Africa, boasting around 42.3k followers on Instagram. His memorable line, 'Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhe Jassi?' has resonated with audiences who have seen Dhurandhar 2.

Udaybir's Transformation for the Role

Udaybir Sandhu's Transformation for Dhurandhar 2

Udaybir underwent a significant physical transformation for his role in Dhurandhar 2, gaining and losing 15 kg to convincingly portray both a 20-year-old and a 40-year-old character. Reflecting on his journey, he shared on Instagram, "Played a 20yr old boy and a 40yr old man in the same film… gained & lost 15 kgs to look the part. Pushed my limits I didn’t know I had. A lot of discipline, blood, sweat and tears have gone into making this. Hope you enjoy watching Pinda on the big screen."

Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Success

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Report

The film is achieving remarkable success at the box office, having earned an impressive Rs 102.55 crore on its opening day, along with Rs 43 crore from paid previews. The spy thriller continued its strong performance, collecting Rs 80.72 crore on the second day and Rs 113 crore on the third day. The figures for subsequent days have yet to be disclosed.