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Dhurandhar 2: Will Ranveer Singh's Sher-e-Baloch anthem recreate the viral magic of Akshaye Khanna's FA9LA?
Following the viral success of Akshaye Khanna's Arabic-themed track FA9LA from the 2025 hit Dhurandhar, anticipation for the musical landscape of the sequel has been high. According to a recent report by Mid-day, filmmaker Aditya Dhar has already prepared a significant musical sequence for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, featuring leading man Ranveer Singh in a pivotal character moment. The Ascension of Hamza The upcoming track is set to mark a major narrative shift in the sequel. While Akshaye Khanna's character, Rehman Dakait, held the title of Sher-e-Baloch in the first installment, the sequel will witness Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, ascending to the position. The song is designed as a celebration of Hamza being declared the new Sher-e-Baloch following the events of the first film. Interestingly, the report suggests that Aditya Dhar utilized a back-to-back filming schedule to maintain production efficiency. Both Khanna's FA9LA and Ranveer Singh's upcoming number were reportedly filmed on the same set in Ladakh. Given the grueling climatic conditions of the region, the production team opted to shoot the sequences just a day apart to avoid the logistical challenges of returning to the high-altitude location later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While Ranveer Singh is known for his high-energy dance performances, this particular number is expected to follow a different creative direction. Sources indicate that while the song is choreographed by Vijay Ganguly and features background dancers, Singh's character will remain true to his gritty persona. Unlike the flamboyant Rehman Dakait, Hamza is portrayed as a serious, quiet, and aggressive individual driven by a personal mission. Consequently, the sequence will focus on his presence during the celebration rather than a traditional shake a leg routine, ensuring the character's intensity remains intact. Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues the high-stakes narrative established in the first film, with Aditya Dhar aiming to balance commercial musical elements with the franchise's established grounded tone In addition to the musical buzz, the film is making significant waves at the international box office. According to Venky Box Office, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is witnessing a massive response in the USA. With 12 days still left until the premieres, the film has already collected $400,112 in premiere advance sales across 542 locations and 947 shows, with 24,676 tickets sold. The opening day advance bookings have already hit $565K, while the total advance sales for the first weekend have touched the $1 million mark, signaling a massive start for the Ranveer Singh-starrer in the North American market.
