Dhurandhar 2 vs Ustaad Bhagat Singh release highlights: Mahesh Babu calls Ranveer Singh's film 'an explosion'

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Mahesh Babu called Aditya Dhar’s directorial an "explosion" and praised Ranveer Singh for unleashing his finest version. In his X post, he wrote, "#DhurandharTheRevenge is an explosion executed with perfect precision!!!! The finest version of Ranveer unleashed and how…The way Aditya Dhar has conceived and delivered this standing ovation worthy experience is remarkable Special mention to Maddy’s performance and Shashwat Sachdev's music.. This is a film meant to be experienced and celebrated…. Congratulations to the entire team….(sic)." Take a look below:

Power Star Pawan Kalyan praised director Harish Shankar, the producers of Mythri Movie Makers, and the entire team. He also had a delightful conversation with them about the film's blockbuster response.

RRR fame actor Jr NTR shared his review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge on his X handle. He wrote, "A big salute to the team of #DhurandharTheRevenge for delivering a storm to Indian audiences. Ranveer sir @RanveerOfficial is not just breathtaking…. He delivered an absolute masterclass  on screen. It takes conviction and fearless vision to mount a film like this and Aditya Dhar sir @AdityaDharFilms brings that strength to every frame. Using every tool at his disposal to elevate each scene to its absolute best deserves a standing ovation. This is a film that rouses your emotions and stays with you long after the end titles roll. @ActorMadhavan sir is as effortless as ever and it was fire to watch him dominate every frame he is in. @duttsanjay sir and @rampalarjun sir delivered solid layered performances throughout. Shashwat Sachdev’s music hits on another level elevating every sequence and adding to the film's adrenaline. Big big congratulations to the entire team. This one will go a long way…(sic)."

Gabriella Demetriades, partner of Arjun Rampal, praised his performance as Major Iqbal in the Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar 2. Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote, "Dhurandar day… saw it last night and have to say, it's my favourite Hindi film of all time. @rampal72 patience , persistence and positivity, you’re always inspiring and always raising the bar . #adityadhar is a legend and @ranveersingh you’re a star. The casting is a masterpiece @castingchhabra each and every person in the film is epic. #dhurandhartherevenge (sic)." Take a look below:

Singer Armaan Malik watched Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge and shared his review on his X handle. He wrote, "I AM BLOWN AWAY!!! #DHURANDHAR (sic)."

Actor Varun Tej expressed his excitement for Pawan Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh. On the evening of March 18, he sent his best wishes to the team, writing, "Best wishes to the entire team of #UBS. To my dear brother @harish2you, I'm sure you’ve cooked up something really exciting. Can’t wait to witness the mass avatar of Kalyan Babai on the big screen (sic)."

On March 19, 2026, music label T-Series released the audio tracks of songs from Dhurandhar: The Revenge. For the unversed, the film features five songs, including Aari Aari, Main Aur Tu, Jaan Se Guzarte Hain, Destiny - Mann Atkeya, and Jaiye Sajana.

The newly released audio tracks from Dhurandhar 2 include: Phir Se, Aakhri Ishq, Didi (Sher-E-Baloch), Tere Ishq Ne, Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), and Vaari.

So far, Pawan Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which witnessed a box office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, has been receiving mixed reactions from the audience. While some users have praised Sreeleela's performance, others liked the film, and a few even called it "outdated."

Read Ustaad Bhagat Singh's X review here

Taking to Instagram stories, Sidharth Malhotra wrote, "Dhurandhar: The Revenge hits hard with unapologetic patriotism and razor-sharp geopolitical undertones, paired with stylised action and a background score that keeps you locked in. @ranveersingh is an absolute force as always!! Along with other Power-packed performances across the board @rampal72 @duttsanjay @actormaddy #AkshayKhanna @saraarjun @therakeshbedi. This one doesn’t just entertain, it stays with you. Rare to see every department firing at this level!!! The writing really grips you, the direction stays sharp and controlled and there’s real conviction in every performance. This is what happens when a team comes together with clarity and intent. @adityadharfilms, your narrative and vision truly stand out, powerful and purposeful from start to finish (sic)."

Kishkindhapuri actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas watched Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge and shared his review on his X handle. He wrote, "Watched #DhurandharTheRevenge last night, what an absolute ride! High on intensity, emotion, and goosebumps @RanveerOfficial brother.. you just owned every frame! The connect you’ve built with Telugu audience is next level We need your films hitting our screens regularly from now on! Big shoutout to @ActorMadhavan garu & total team for delivering solid depth @AdityaDharFilms garu, outstanding vision and execution (sic)." 

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday, who also had a cameo in Ranveer Singh's song Heart Throb from Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani, praises Ranveer Singh and his movie Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Kartik Aaryan took to his Instagram stories to praise Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge. See the post here:

Dhurandhar: The Revenge actor Rakesh Bedi shared an interesting video on Instagram today. See the post here:

Filmmaker Priyadarshan, known for movies such as Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and others, shared a throwback photo with Aditya Dhar from the sets of the former's film. Wishing him luck for Dhurandhar, Priyadarshan wrote, "Best wishes Dear Aditya Dhar for Dhurandhar The Revenge." For the unversed, Priyadarshan is reuniting with Akshay Kumar for Bhooth Bangla after 14 years. Their film will be released on June 10. 

Pawan Kalyan fans seem to be having a blast with the release of Ustaad Bhagat Singh. 

Several X users have praised Jaskirat Singh Rangi's storyline. However, few also pointed out that the past timeline deserved more timeline.

To know who Bade Shahb in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, read this article: Who is Bade Sahab? Real-life figure behind the character revealed

Seems like Ranveer Singh's sequel has a Shah Rukh Khan reference.

There are several advantages for the movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The movie is releasing on Ugadi festival, so there will be a huge turnout. Pawan Kalyan is a popular actor among fans in mass centres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The movie is getting a good response from audiences. If the positive response continues for the next two days, it can have a good run for a week. It will be beneficial for achieving a break-even of Rs. 200 crore. Day 1 is important, but subsequent days will be more significant for the success of the movie.

Kamaal R Khan's latest X post has angered social media users, where he called Akshaye Khanna a side kick. See his post here:

The Cocktail 2 song from Dhurandhar: The Revenge theatrical shows has seeminlgy impressed X users. Social media users also believe that Arijit Singh will have song in Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon's film.

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra made a revelation on X today as he wrote, 'This morning at 2:30 a.m., he (Aditya Dhar) was still working giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring. I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything. Every record, every expectation.This man is a genius. Truly. I’m just really happy, grateful, and proud… proud of him, proud proud #Dhurandhar2'.

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Cocktail 2 will release in theatres on June 19. It's first song was attached with the theatrical shows of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in cinemas. Seems like the first single from the movie is getting thumbs up from X users.

Ricky Kej, Indian composer and environmentalist who has won three Grammy Awards, took his X profile to heap praises on Ranveer Singh and wrote, 'Its obvious - @RanveerOfficial, is not only a fantastic actor/performer, but he is an absolute team player and gives his everything to promote his films. Great to see such talent in India who not only uplift themselves, but everyone involved in the project'.

He also praised the Dhurandhar: The Revenge. See his X post here:

As per the trade tracker Sacnilk, the pre-release business of Ustaad Bhagat Singh is locked at Rs 105 crore for the Telugu states, with Nizam (Hyderabad) contributing Rs 35 crore, Rayalaseema contributing Rs 16 crore and the Andhra territories collectively contributing Rs 55 crore.

Ashish Chanchlani took to his X profile as he wrote, 'Dhurandhar will be in the history books. Ranveer singh has given a generational performance'.

See an X reaction to Pawal Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh:

Fashion director Madhur Bhandarkar took to his X account and wrote, 'Last night I saw the epic 3 hrs 49 minute ride that is Dhurandhar 2, and my head is still spinning. This is the blueprint for how to conquer a high-stakes sequel. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's vision is electrify in every frame, the pace is non-stop, and you can’t catch your breath for a second. The whole cast nails it, but Ranveer Singh is in a league of his own. I’m at a loss for words his performance is just flawless. He doesn’t just act; he becomes the character with ferocious conviction. He deserves a National Award hands down. Both Dhurandhar films in the spy universe have carved out legendary benchmarks for Indian cinema, and they’ll be studied for generations across the globe. This is a monumental masterpiece. Big shout-out to the entire team for this triumph!'

An Additional City Civil Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday passed an order restraining the publication of any derogatory content regarding the Telugu film Ustaad Bhagat Singh [Mythri Movie Makers v X Corp]. According to Bar and Bench, Judge Jeevanarao Vasantrao Kulkarni passed the ex-parte temporary injunction order in response to a petition filed by the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Mythri Movie Makers, regarding the publication of malicious content regarding the Pawan Kalyan-starrer film before its release. 

An order was passed by the court on March 17 restraining the publication of any such content on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Google, BookMyShow, IMDb, Facebook, Meta Platforms, etc.

While Ustaad Bhagat Singh has mostly disappointed fans, some have also praised the film. Read one such positive review here:

Seems like stand up comedian Tanmay Bhat has also watched Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun's Dhurandhar 2. See his X post here:

Several X users have thrashed Pawan Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh. See a X reaction here:

Preity Zinta took to her X account and wrote a long note with the first line, 'Revenge ho toh Dhurandhar jaisa ho warna na ho.'

Read the full post here:

Ram Gopal Varma took to his X account to react to Dhurandhar 2's release reactions. See his X post here:

Allu Arjun heaped praises on Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Read his full X post here:

North Indian star Ranveer Singh and South Indian star Pawan Kalyan are locking horns in cinemas today since both the film are Pan India releases.