📌 Key Points
- Rakesh Bedi of ‘Dhurandhar’ mocks the postponement of Yash’s ‘Toxic’ due to Middle East tensions.
- ‘Dhurandhar’ faced a ban in Pakistan and Gulf countries but trended on Netflix in Pakistan.
- R. Madhavan reveals Dubai fans plan to travel to India to watch ‘Dhurandhar 2’ in theaters.
- The sequel will delve into Ranveer’s character’s backstory, spy training, and political conflicts.
Rakesh Bedi, known for his role in ‘Dhurandhar,’ has playfully responded to the postponement of Yash’s ‘Toxic,’ citing Middle East tensions. This comes as anticipation builds for ‘Dhurandhar 2,’ which was previously banned in some countries but gained unexpected popularity.
Rakesh Bedi’s Take on ‘Toxic’ Postponement
Fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel to Aditya Dhar ’s action thriller Dhurandhar 2. Earlier, Yash ’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was also scheduled to release in theatres on the same date. However, the makers recently shifted the release date, citing tensions in the Middle East as the reason. Now, actor Rakesh Bedi, who played the role of Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar , has reacted to the postponement of Toxic.
The first instalment of the two-part film, Dhurandhar, was banned in Pakistan and across six Gulf countries- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as it was reportedly deemed anti-Pakistani. However, when the film later premiered on Netflix, it surprisingly trended at number one in Pakistan, with many viewers praising the film.
‘Dhurandhar’ Ban and Unexpected Pakistan Success
Recently, actor R. Madhavan also spoke about the craze surrounding the sequel and revealed that fans from Dubai are planning to travel to India to watch the film in theatres. Speaking on a podcast with Sonia Shenoy, he said, “That’s the power of good content. Now they are planning their business meetings around March 19 so that they can attend the meeting and watch Dhurandhar 2 because it’s not releasing in Dubai. For them, it would be so easy to just watch it on IPTV, okay? And I’m sure they could. But they want to experience watching a film like Dhurandhar in a theatre full of people.”
The sequel will explore the backstory of Ranveer’s character, including his training to become a spy and how he navigates political power dynamics in Pakistan while confronting bigger enemies and threats. The film will also see R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi and Danish Pandor reprising their roles.
Global Craze for ‘Dhurandhar 2’: Dubai Fans Plan Trip
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, with paid preview shows planned for March 18.
With the release of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ fast approaching, the anticipation is building. The film’s unique storyline and the buzz surrounding its release highlight the power of content to transcend borders and generate global interest, even prompting travel.
