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The Indian film industry is currently witnessing a high-stakes standoff as two of the most anticipated films of 2026—Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups—prepare to collide on March 19, 2026.

Trade analysts are already predicting a combined 10 crore footfalls, potentially making this the single biggest cinematic event in Indian history. Here is everything you need to know about the two titans as they storm the theaters.

Dhurandhar 2: The "Lyari King" Returns

Following the monumental success of the first film (which grossed ₹1,300 crore), director Aditya Dhar is going even darker with the sequel.

The Transformation: Insiders who have seen early previews are raving about Ranveer Singh’s "fierce physical transformation" as Hamza Ali Mazari, the "Lyari's King." Internally, his performance is being hailed for bringing a new "gravitas" to the spy genre.

Trailer Countdown: The wait is almost over. The official trailer is locked for an early March release, likely March 5, 2026. It is expected to be a 3-minute-plus spectacle designed to ignite a two-week frenzy before the Eid weekend.

Production Update: Ranveer Singh has officially wrapped up dubbing for his dialogues, signaling that the film is in its final post-production stages and 100% on track for its release date.

Toxic: Yash’s "Double Role" Gamble

The "Rocking Star" is returning after the KGF era with a 1940s-set period gangster drama that feels like a "dark fairy tale."

IMAX Confirmation: In a major power move, Toxic has been officially listed for a grand IMAX release across India. This confirms the film's massive scale and visual ambition, designed to compete with international standards.

The Double Role: The internet is buzzing with theories after the teaser confirmed Yash in a striking look. Fans believe he may be playing a double role (father and son), adding a layer of family drama to the high-octane action.

Character Reveal: Just today, the makers introduced Balaji Manohar as Bheera, expanding a gritty rogue's gallery that director Geetu Mohandas calls "horrifyingly beautiful."

The "RGV" Asteroid Strike: North vs. South?

Never one to shy away from controversy, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to X (formerly Twitter) on February 24 to share a "prophetic" warning about this clash.

The "Asteroid" Comment: RGV called Dhurandhar 2 an "asteroid strike" that might end the "Dinosaur era" of mindless masala filmmaking.

The Threat to South: He claimed the film's realistic depth has the potential to "permanently obliterate" the current dominance of formula-driven pan-India South films, setting a new benchmark for "international standards."

The Showdown: By the Numbers

Feature Dhurandhar 2 Toxic Main Star Ranveer Singh Yash Director Aditya Dhar Geetu Mohandas First Day Forecast ₹67–77 Crore (Nett) Earth-shattering Openings Global Ambition Hindi primary, Global appeal Kannada/Multi-lingual, IMAX focus Music Director Shashwat Sachdev Ravi Basrur