The wait for Ranveer Singh’s high-octane spy thriller, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, took a dramatic turn today. While fans were geared up for the highly anticipated paid previews, a "release-day shocker" left many standing outside locked cinema doors.
Here is the breakdown of the chaos, the cause, and when you can finally catch the action.
The 5:00 PM Shocker: What Happened?
Excitement turned into frustration for hundreds of moviegoers as 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM paid preview shows were abruptly cancelled across several territories today, March 18.
Reports from major exhibition hubs, particularly in South India and non-Hindi markets, confirmed that theaters were forced to scrap screenings at the eleventh hour. The reason? Delayed content delivery. Sources indicate that the digital files (DCPs) were not uploaded to cinema servers (like Qube) on time, making it physically impossible for theaters to hit "play."
Key Details of the Cancellation:
The Cause: Late delivery of dubbed content and technical glitches in the final dispatch.
The Impact: Most affected were the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam versions.
Refunds: Major chains have already begun the process of issuing full refunds to disappointed fans.
The Dubbing Dilemma
While the Hindi version is largely proceeding as planned in most sectors, the dubbed versions faced the brunt of the delay. Director Aditya Dhar and the team at Jio Studios have been working around the clock to finalize a mammoth 3-hour and 49-minute cut.
Industry insiders suggest that the sheer scale of the 5-language release—a first for the franchise—led to a bottleneck in the final quality checks for the dubbed audio tracks.
Official Status: The dubbed versions (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada) are now officially scheduled to roll out from Thursday, March 19, alongside the wide global release.
Is the Movie Still Worth the Hype?
Despite the technical hiccups, the "Dhurandhar-mania" is very much alive. Even with the cancellations, the film has already created history:
Record Bookings: Over 14.8 lakh tickets have already been sold for the opening weekend.
Advance Sales: The film has reportedly crossed ₹130 crore in worldwide advance bookings.
The Scale: With a runtime 15 minutes longer than the first part, the sequel promises a deeper dive into the backstory of Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh) and his transformation into the "Sher-e-Baloch."
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