In a remarkable development for one of Bollywood’s biggest franchises, the makers of stalwart There are plans to sell the broadcast rights of both installments of the spy thriller as a package, a move aimed at consolidating revenues from television and related platforms before the second film hits theatres.
Dhurandhar makers to sell broadcast rights of both films together: Report
Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. The first film, starring Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal, has already become a huge commercial success after its theatrical release in December 2025. stalwart It was noted for its intense plot, ambitious scale, and strong box office performance, making it one of the outstanding Hindi films of the year.
According to a public notice published in trade magazine Complete Cinema, director Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios are in the process of securing a license, which will cover exclusive linear transmission and retransmission rights through satellite channels, DTH (direct-to-home) services, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable and other media for both the films.
A source familiar with the talks told Mid-Day, “Aditya and Jio Studios have started discussions with satellite channels. While the first part is expected to start airing from March 31, the second installment – which will hit the theaters on March 19 – will hit TV screens just 117 days after its release, almost four months.”
Business analysts view this joint broadcast strategy as a practical business decision that reflects confidence in the continued appeal of the franchise. stalwart broke several box office records during its theatrical run, and interest in its sequel – titled Dhurandhar: Revenge – It remains high as it prepares for a pan-India release in March 2026.
The Mid-Day report quoted industry veteran Taran Adarsh, who shed light on the logic behind bundling the rights of the two films: “If true, it is a practical decision. Sometimes in the past, producers have bundled two or three projects together. This way, they are assured of getting a good amount. Since stalwart Many records have been broken, producers can ask for whatever they want.
The transmission strategy remains in the negotiation stage, with the team finalizing transmission deals in global regions except China, Taiwan and Macau. Both the makers and Jio Studios have not issued an official statement on the media deals and were said to be unavailable for comment.
