JioHotstar gets streaming rights for Dhurandhar 2

MUMBAI: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar may still be dominating Netflix charts, but its sequel is heading elsewhere. Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has landed a new digital home, with JioHotstar clinching the streaming rights in a fiercely contested deal.

The shift was confirmed with the release of the film’s first poster on Tuesday, which prominently flags JioHotstar as the streaming partner. The sequel is slated for a theatrical release on March 19 and is already shaping up as one of the year’s most keenly watched Hindi films.

Industry insiders say the switch is the result of aggressive competitive bidding. Netflix had locked in the first film, but JioHotstar outbid rivals this time, offering a higher price for the sequel’s post-theatrical run. According to a source close to the negotiations, the film’s buzz and strong trade expectations made it a hot property across platforms. Traders have already tagged the sequel as a likely blockbuster, well ahead of release.

There is another change too: the music rights have moved to a new label, signalling a broader reshuffle around the franchise.

Different platform, bigger chequebook, louder swagger. Dhurandhar 2 is playing for higher stakes—and JioHotstar wants the last laugh.