Dhurandhar 2 Regional Premieres Cancelled, Hindi Continues
Dhurandhar 2 Makers Cancel Regional Premiere Shows, Hindi Version Proceeds
Regional premieres halted hours before scheduled release
The makers of Dhurandhar 2 have cancelled the premiere shows of its Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions, hours before their scheduled screening at 3 PM across India on March 18.
The decision comes as a last-minute setback for the film, which had recorded strong advance bookings for its regional versions. Audiences who had booked tickets have begun receiving refund notifications from ticketing platform BookMyShow.
Hindi version proceeds as scheduled
While the regional versions face delays, the Hindi version of Dhurandhar 2 is proceeding with its premiere shows as planned on March 18.
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Theatres in several locations, including Noida, have reportedly removed listings of other language versions and retained only the Hindi screenings for the day.
Content delivery issues cited for delay
Industry inputs indicate that the delay is linked to the non-availability of final content with distributors. Reports suggest that subtitled versions for regional releases are not ready, preventing timely distribution to theatres.
The content is now expected to reach distributors either later in the evening or by early Thursday, March 19, pushing the release of non-Hindi versions beyond the original premiere schedule.
Trade reaction highlights impact on openings
A trade analyst noted that the cancellation of Telugu and likely Tamil premieres represents a significant setback, especially after the film saw “massive response and sensational bookings” in these markets.
The sudden disruption is expected to impact opening-day momentum in key southern territories where the film had generated early traction.
Audience reaction reflects frustration
Following the announcement, several users on social media expressed disappointment over the abrupt cancellations. Questions have been raised regarding responsibility for the delay, with some users speculating about production or certification-related issues.
Others suggested that theatres should screen the Hindi version instead of cancelling shows entirely for the day.
Makers urge restraint, hint at future plans
Amid the developments, the makers have urged audiences not to circulate spoilers or leaked content. They have also indicated plans for a third instalment in the franchise, even as the current release faces distribution challenges.
