Dhurandhar Effect: Makers Of SRK's King, Ranbir-Alia's Love And War To Split Their Epics Into Two Parts - Report

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Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar has proven to be a game-changer in the Indian film industry, breaking the glass ceiling for both the creative and business aspects of moviemaking. The movie has not only captured audiences but also redefined the way high-budget films are made and marketed. As the industry continues to adjust to the post-Dhurandhar era, its influence can be seen across multiple major projects, most notably with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's upcoming films, King and Love and War. According to a recent report, the makers of two much awaited films of 2026 - King and Love And War are considering splitting their respective movies into two parts - taking the Dhurandhar route.

King, Love And War makers to split their films into 2 amid Dhurandhar wave?

A report in Bollywood Hungama quoted sources revealing that intense discussions are underway about splitting both films into two parts, a strategy inspired by the success of Dhurandhar. The insider shared, "Both King and Love And War are big-budget spectacles and have gone beyond what was on paper when it comes to the cost of production. As Dhurandhar has set a trend, both SRK and Bhansali are individually contemplating splitting their epics into two parts and releasing them in a gap of less than 6 months."

What could amend the decision to split the movies into two parts?

However, the decision to split these epics into two parts will depend on whether enough footage is available to warrant such a move. The source shared, "This will happen only if the two stalwarts have enough footage to split their films into two parts. Right now, they are both shooting for the film, and these are just preliminary discussions while dissecting the success of Dhurandhar. A final call on whether the films should arrive in a single part or two will be taken on the edit table."

Bollywood to see more movies in two installments?

This shift in approach is not limited to these two films. Many filmmakers are now exploring the possibility of creating multi-part films to give themselves more creative freedom. The insider further added, "Two parts doesn't only mean more money from satellite and digital, but also more creative freedom to explore sub-tracks. Dhurandhar has infused a fresh perspective in all creators as well as business honchos. The next few months will be exciting."

Fans await Dhurandhar 2 release

Looking ahead, it’s clear that the impact of Dhurandhar will continue to reverberate throughout the film industry. The success of Dhurandhar 2, which is set to release on March 19, 2026.