As Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the global box office, fans are already clamoring for a third installment. However, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the pivotal role of Jameel Jamali in the franchise, has offered a sobering perspective on the possibility of a trilogy.
In a recent interview on Monday, April 20, 2026, Bedi expressed doubt that a direct sequel featuring the current lead is in the immediate pipeline, noting that the character’s narrative arc—returning to his home nation—reached a natural conclusion in the latest film.
Despite his skepticism regarding a direct follow-up, Bedi highlighted that Dhurandhar has established itself as a powerful franchise that could potentially move forward with a fresh cast. He credited the massive success of the first film in 2025 for creating a “ripple effect,” ensuring that audiences approached the sequel with a high level of expectation. This strategy clearly paid off, as Dhurandhar 2 has already amassed over ₹1,700 crore worldwide, surpassing even Pushpa 2: The Rise to become the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
The franchise’s strength lies in its gritty portrayal of an Indian spy navigating the Lyari underworld in Pakistan during the early 2000s. While Aditya Dhar’s cinematic universe has been a goldmine for Ranveer Singh, the focus may shift toward other facets of this intelligence-gathering world. Even as new releases like Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla attract crowds, the Dhurandhar series remains a cultural phenomenon, recently securing a record-breaking ₹150 crore OTT deal for its upcoming digital premiere.
For now, the “Dhurandhar wave” shows no signs of receding, even if the primary story of Hamza has reached its finale. With an ensemble cast that includes heavyweights like R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, the groundwork for a broader “Spy Universe” is firmly in place. Whether through a spin-off or a spiritual successor, the high-stakes world of Indian espionage is likely to return to the big screen, even if Ranveer Singh’s signature “Hamza” has hung up his boots for the time being.