For weeks, one name kept popping up every time fans tried to decode the identity of “Bade Sahab” in Dhurandhar 2. The internet’s favourite guesses bounced between Emraan Hashmi and, in wilder corners, Salman Khan. But as of March 12, 2026, that particular guessing game can be put to rest.
With Dhurandhar 2 officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge and its promotional campaign in full swing, the makers have managed to keep the “Bade Sahab” mystery alive, even as the cameo chatter gets louder by the day.
Latest Update: Bade Sahab Is Not Emraan Hashmi Or Salman Khan
Box Office Worldwide has exclusively learned that Emraan Hashmi and Salman Khan are not playing Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
That clarification becomes especially significant because the online noise around Emraan’s alleged casting got fresh oxygen from cast “leaks” floating on social platforms and editable databases. Separately, Salman’s name also entered the rumour mill as fans tried mapping the franchise’s scale and surprise factor. However, as per what we’ve independently confirmed, neither actor is attached to the film in the capacity of Bade Sahab.
What is true, though, is that the sequel does feature additional cameos besides Yami Gautam. The intent is clear: Dhurandhar: The Revenge is designed to feel bigger, more eventful, and stacked with moments that play best in a packed theatre.
Yami’s special appearance has already been widely discussed, and it has added an extra layer of curiosity. We broke the news yesterday that she will be seen in a crucial scene in the hospital. The makers, meanwhile, are keeping other cameo names tightly under wraps to preserve the impact. But we can tell you with certainty that at least one more ‘special’ cameo is there in the film.
What We Know About Dhurandhar 2 So Far
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is written and directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The spy action sequel brings back Ranveer Singh in dual roles as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza Ali Mazari, with the core cast featuring Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sara Arjun, as seen in the official trailer and confirmed listings. The premise continues the franchise’s high stakes espionage world, with “Bade Sahab” positioned as a key unseen power centre in the conflict.
Dhurandhar The Revenge Advance Booking At Box Office Heading Towards All Time Record
Paid previews for Dhurandhar: The Revenge added around Rs. 1.75 crore nett on the latest day of sale, taking the paid preview advances to approximately Rs. 14.75 crore nett. Including dubbed versions, the total is over Rs. 15 crore nett.
A significant chunk of this traction is coming from the national chains. PVRINOX and Cinepolis together have contributed roughly Rs. 10.50 crore nett so far, with about 2,25,000 tickets sold, placing the film firmly in “event release” territory even before full-fledged weekend bookings open.
The wider weekend advance booking was expected to open earlier, but has been delayed due to discussions between the distributor and exhibitors. The key issues on the table involve revenue sharing terms linked to the first Dhurandhar and the subject of showcasing exclusivity for the sequel. The exclusivity ask, as per the update, is for four weeks, with the fourth week being the main point of negotiation due to the arrival of Bhoot Bangla in that period.
Yami Gautam’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Yami Gautam has been on a strong run across theatrical and streaming releases in the last few years, with OMG 2 (2023) and Article 370 (2024) keeping her firmly in the conversation. On OTT, she headlined Netflix’s Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023), and later featured in Dhoom Dhaam (2025). She was also seen opposite Emraan Hashmi in the courtroom drama Haq (2025). Now, her special appearance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge adds another headline moment to a filmography that has increasingly leaned into high-concept, performance-forward roles.
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