Here is why this date will go down in history.
The "Dhurandhar" Move: Confidence or Arrogance?
Just 24 hours after Yash dropped his explosive Toxic teaser, the makers of Dhurandhar decided to answer back—not with a teaser, but with a confirmed release date poster.
The Announcement: Taking advantage of the Part 1 momentum (which crossed ₹800 Cr yesterday!), Jio Studios officially locked March 19 (Ugadi/Gudi Padwa weekend) for the sequel.
The Message: By releasing Part 2 just 3 months after Part 1, Aditya Dhar is pulling off a "Baahubali-speed" maneuver, proving the film was shot back-to-back.
"The Mission Continues. Hamza Returns. 19.03.2026," read the chilling caption on Ranveer’s Instagram.
Yash vs. Ranveer: The "Barbenheimer" of India
Social media has already coined the term #Dhuraxic (Dhurandhar + Toxic), and the fan war is getting ugly.
Team Toxic: Yash’s fans believe the "Raya" avatar (Tommy Gun & Swagger) will eat the spy thriller alive. "Dhurandhar had a free run; Toxic will show them what a real pan-India monster looks like," tweeted a fan club.
Team Dhurandhar: Ranveer’s loyalists argue that the emotional connect of Dhurandhar is unbeatable. "Yash is returning after 4 years; Ranveer is ruling RIGHT NOW. The momentum is with Hamza," countered another.
The First Casualty: Akshay Kumar Retreats 🏳️
When two elephants fight, the grass gets trampled. Realizing the magnitude of this clash, the makers of Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla have officially postponed their film.
New Date: Originally slated for April, the film has moved to May 15, 2026.
Trade Verdict: A smart move. No one wants to be caught in the crossfire of Dhuraxic.
The Trade Verdict: "Suicide or History?"
Exhibitors are in a state of panic and excitement.
"It’s absolute carnage. We don't have enough screens!" cried a leading distributor. "But if they split the screens 50-50, we could see a combined opening day of ₹200+ Crores. This is the biggest day in Indian cinema history."
SantaBanta Verdict: March 19. Spies vs. Gangsters. North vs. South. Ranveer vs. Yash. This isn't just a clash; it's a war for the throne. Whose ticket are you booking first?
