The whispers around Dhurandhar 2 have grown very loud following the news of the major additions to the cast of the sequel. Akshaye Khanna’s presence in flashback scenes is a confirmed thing but the latest news says Vicky Kaushal has been cast along with Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal.
If this turns out to be the case, the Dhurandhar universe can be massively enlarged with the inclusion of Vicky — particularly because he is said to take on his iconic character from Aditya Dhar’s 2019 highly acclaimed movie.
Vicky Kaushal’s Role in Dhurandhar 2
As per the information, the role played by Vicky will be more than just a trivial cameo. Reports claim that he will be back as Major Vihaan Shergill, thus linking Dhurandhar 2 with the Uri storyline.
A source told mid-day:
“Aditya has been tight-lipped about the star power he is adding to Dhurandhar 2. The director, who plans to build the Dhurandhar universe, has smartly woven in a track from Uri despite the difference in the two stories’ timelines.”
The source went on to reveal that Vicky’s character gets revealed in the film but yet it remains uncertain if there will be any scenes featuring him and Ranveer’s character together. It is rumored that the cameo will include some fight sequences, which gives an impression that the part might be bigger than previously perceived.
A Strategic Crossover
This kind of narrative crossover suggests that the filmmaker Aditya Dhar could be contemplating not merely a sequel but perhaps an entire movie universe. Rumor has it, Vicky shot his scenes last year which was even before the first movie was out, and this whispers to us that the creators were already laying down the plot line long before its actual unfolding.
The source further revealed:
“Vicky is one of Aditya’s favourite actors. The director was only too happy to design sequences that laid the foundation for a spin-off in the future.”
Such a tie-in could be a major factor to the plot in future sequels.
Aditya Dhar and Vicky Kaushal: A Successful Partnership
The collaboration between Vicky and Aditya started with Uri: The Surgical Strike. This not only became a huge hit but also bagged four National Awards. Later, they had a sci-fi film project, The Immortal Ashwatthama, which was rejected on the grounds of being too expensive. However, they continue to hold each other in high regard.
Vicky’s Praise for Dhurandhar
Following its release, Vicky had a single note for the film wherein he praised how well it built a world and vested most care in the technical work. He wrote:
“What a mammoth task… with such conviction, finesse and first rate world building… Hats off!”
Aditya replied warmly, highlighting their strong bond.
Final Verdict
No official declaration has been issued so far, but every indication is that Vicky Kaushal will be part of the Dhurandhar universe. It is not clear, though, if his character will be developed in later parts — but the audience is asking very much for the green light.
