In a development that creates new momentum around Dhurandhar 2Actor Vicky Kaushal is set to reprise his role as Major Vihaan Shergill in the upcoming action sequel. The speculation comes amid the production and post-production activities of the film, which is scheduled to release in multiple Indian languages on March 19, 2026.
Vicky Kaushal to return as Major Vihaan in Dhurandhar 2? Here’s what we know!
Following the success of the original film, which starred Ranveer Singh and released in December 2025 to a strong response at the box office, the sequel is touted to be a wider cinematic event with a pan-India rollout. The narrative and character world of the first part laid the foundation for an expanded story, and the return of Kaushal adds a familiar face from another acclaimed franchise.
According to a report in Mid-Day, Kaushal’s appearance will be an extended cameo rather than a full-length role. His character Major Vihaan Shergill was originally introduced in Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), is woven into stalwart universe, despite the two films’ different timelines. The report quoted a source as saying, “Aditya has remained tight-lipped about the star power he is adding Dhurandhar 2. The director has cleverly woven a track from… Uri Despite the difference in the timelines of the two stories. Cameo includes some action blocks.
Details on how Shergill’s story meshes with Ranveer Singh’s character are limited Dhurandhar 2But production insiders say the sequences were shot last year in anticipation of the sequel. This cameo reportedly sets up possible future developments or spin-offs within the broader narrative universe crafted by filmmaker Aditya Dhar.
with skill, Dhurandhar 2 It stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. The sequel’s release strategy has been shaped by the performance of the first film, with the makers planning a simultaneous release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam to reach audiences across different regions and languages. This Ranveer Singh starrer film will clash with Yash’s film. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for AdultsReleasing on the same day.
