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Looks like Dhurandhar has fans in some pretty unexpected places. During his visit to India, Finnish President Alexander Stubb revealed that he had already watched the blockbuster spy thriller… thanks to a recommendation

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from his son. The world leader even shared his excitement for the upcoming sequel.

Finnish President Talks About Dhurandhar

Alexander Stubb, who is on a state visit to India from March 4 to March 7, spoke about the film during a conversation with ANI. He revealed that he watched the movie before arriving in the country after his son suggested it to him.

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Speaking about the experience, he said, “Interestingly enough, before I came to India, my son suggested I should watch Dhurandhar. And I did. Of course that was one part of the narrative of that movie. I am happy to fight against terrorism and look forward to the sequel on the 19th of March.”

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Trailer Of Dhurandhar 2 Released

The President’s remarks coincided with another big moment for the franchise which is the release of the second trailer for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Dropped on March 7 at 11:01 am, the new footage gives viewers a deeper look at the next chapter of the story.

The trailer shows Ranveer Singh returning as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who continues his dangerous mission while navigating Karachi’s complex underworld. The character appears to be moving closer to controlling Lyari while secretly working to dismantle a terror network from within.

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The intense visuals, action sequences and dramatic narrative suggest that the sequel will take the story to a much larger scale. The trailer ends with Ranveer Singh delivering a striking line: “Now India will decide the future of Pakistan.”

How The First Film Became A Huge Hit

The original Dhurandhar, directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, released in theatres on December 5, 2025. It went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year and sparked widespread discussion among audiences.

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Blending espionage, geopolitics and high-octane action, the film followed a covert Indian intelligence mission designed to infiltrate Karachi’s powerful criminal and political networks. The narrative was loosely inspired by several real-world geopolitical developments in South Asia.

With a runtime of over three hours, the film also stood out as one of the longest Indian productions in recent years.

Cast And Story Of The First Film

Ranveer Singh led the film as an undercover agent who assumes the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari while infiltrating a powerful Baloch criminal network. The mission is initiated by Intelligence Director Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan.

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The ensemble cast included Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, Sara Arjun as Yalina Jamali, and Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamal. Other actors such as Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor also featured in key roles.

In the film’s climactic sequence, Rehman Dakait is killed by Hamza, though the act is made to appear as if someone else carried it out. The final twist reveals that Hamza is actually Jaskirat, an operative planted in Pakistan as part of a larger intelligence operation.

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The story ends with hints of a much bigger mission ahead, setting the stage for the sequel.

The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

What To Expect From Dhurandhar 2

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is expected to continue from the dramatic cliffhanger of the first film. The new chapter will further explore the double identity of Jaskirat and Hamza and the broader espionage mission unfolding across borders.

The sequel may also expand the role of R. Madhavan’s Ajay Sanyal, who is believed to guide and train Jaskirat in intelligence operations. Meanwhile, the power struggle in Karachi following Rehman’s death could open the door for new conflicts.

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The trailer hints that the story will dive deeper into several unanswered questions including the origins of Jaskirat’s transformation into Hamza and the larger targets of the secret operation.

Global Release And Production

Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the sequel continues Aditya Dhar’s ambitious spy-action franchise. The first film was shot across multiple locations including Punjab, Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Thailand, with cinematography by Vikash Nowlakha and music by Shashwat Sachdev.

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The sequel is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026. It will arrive in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

President Stubb’s Visit To India

During his trip, Alexander Stubb also held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in areas such as defence, space technology, semiconductors and critical minerals.

Stubb emphasised the importance of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and maintaining peace in accordance with United Nations principles. The meeting took place amid ongoing global tensions, including the continuing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.

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Modi noted that closer collaboration between the two democratic nations could help build more reliable technologies and strengthen global supply chains.

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Finland President Alexander Stubb Reveals He Watched Dhurandhar Before India Visit: 'My Son Suggested It'

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