The release of the trailer for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has significantly increased anticipation for the sequel to Aditya Dhar’s 2025 hit Dhurandhar. As discussions around the film intensify online, one question has emerged repeatedly among fans: whether Akshaye Khanna will return in the sequel. In the first installment, Khanna played Rahman Dakait, a powerful Baloch gang leader who served as one of the central antagonists in the story. His character’s dramatic fate in the climax has led to speculation about whether he could still appear in the upcoming film.
In the original film, Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza Ali Mazari, who is later revealed to be Indian spy Jaskirat Singh Rangi, carries out a carefully planned operation to eliminate Rahman Dakait. With the assistance of SP Aslam Chaudhry, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt, Hamza orchestrates an encounter that ultimately results in Rahman’s death. The sequence also shows Hamza attempting to portray himself as someone who tried to save Rahman during the police operation. This calculated move allows him to strengthen his position within the criminal network while maintaining his cover.
By the end of the film, Rahman Dakait is confirmed dead, and the narrative begins to shift focus toward Hamza’s growing influence within the organisation. The post-credit scene in Dhurandhar hints at the next phase of the story by showing Hamza gradually consolidating power in Lyari following Rahman’s death. The recently released trailer for Dhurandhar 2 also reinforces this development, depicting Hamza’s rise as he moves closer to controlling the region. Because of the clear conclusion of Rahman’s storyline in the first film, it appears unlikely that Akshaye Khanna’s character will return in the sequel through present-day scenes.
However, speculation about the actor’s involvement in the film has continued for another reason. Some promotional posts related to the film on social media have tagged Akshaye Khanna’s official Instagram account, which has led fans to wonder whether he might appear in flashback sequences. Since the sequel is expected to explore past events that shaped the current storyline, flashbacks involving Rahman Dakait are a possibility. These scenes could potentially provide more context about the power dynamics within the Baloch gang or about Hamza’s infiltration of the organisation. At present, though, there has been no official confirmation from the makers about Khanna’s appearance in the film.
Apart from the speculation about Rahman Dakait, the trailer suggests that the sequel will explore Ranveer Singh’s character in greater depth. Singh is shown returning in his dual identities as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza Ali Mazari. This duality appears to be an important narrative element in the sequel, as the story may delve further into the circumstances that led to Jaskirat adopting the identity of Hamza while working undercover inside Pakistan. The trailer hints that several unanswered questions from the first film may be addressed in the sequel.
Among the mysteries that audiences are discussing online is the transformation of Jaskirat into Hamza and the details of the covert mission known as Mission Dhurandhar. The trailer also briefly references the figure known as Sher-e-Baloch, whose identity remains unclear. These elements suggest that the sequel may expand the larger espionage narrative introduced in the first film while continuing to follow the protagonist’s infiltration of the criminal network.
The role of R Madhavan’s character Ajay Sanyal is also expected to become more significant in the sequel. In the earlier film, Sanyal was the intelligence officer responsible for recruiting Jaskirat and sending him on the mission. Reports suggest that the sequel may include scenes showing Sanyal training Jaskirat in espionage techniques and combat skills, potentially through flashbacks or expanded backstory sequences.
At the same time, the death of Rahman Dakait has created a power vacuum within the criminal underworld depicted in the film. The trailer suggests that new factions may attempt to seize control of Lyari. One of the figures mentioned in connection with this struggle is Uzair Baloch, who could emerge as a new rival in the region. The shifting power dynamics may also raise suspicions among other characters in the story, including Major Iqbal and SP Aslam Chaudhry, about the true identity of Hamza. Additionally, viewers are curious about whether Yaalina Jamali, played by Sara Arjun, will eventually learn the truth about Hamza’s secret mission.
Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues Aditya Dhar’s action-driven spy narrative that began with the first film. The sequel is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on March 19, 2026, and will be available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. With several unanswered questions from the first film and new conflicts hinted at in the trailer, the sequel is expected to expand the story’s scope while continuing the journey of its central character.