Ranveer Singh Discusses Challenges of Playing Hamza in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
Ranveer Singh Reveals Dhurandhar's Hamza ‘Has Been More Challenging’ For Him Than Alauddin Khilji
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Ranveer Singh, known for his role as Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat', finds his latest character Hamza in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' to be more challenging. Singh revealed that portraying Hamza demanded greater depth and effort, marking a significant evolution in his acting journey.
- 01Ranveer Singh considers his role as Hamza in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' more challenging than Alauddin Khilji.
- 02The film's OTT rights were sold for approximately ₹150 crore (roughly $18 million USD), indicating a major digital deal.
- 03The sequel to 'Dhurandhar' is set to premiere on JioHotstar, differing from its predecessor's Netflix release.
- 04The first installment of 'Dhurandhar' grossed around ₹1300 crore (approximately $156 million USD) globally.
- 05The film is directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, alongside Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
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Ranveer Singh, celebrated for his role as Alauddin Khilji in the film 'Padmaavat', has recently shared that his character Hamza in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has proven to be a greater challenge. In a conversation with his business partner Nikunj Biyani, Singh expressed that portraying Hamza required him to delve deeper into his craft, stating it demanded '300 percent' from him. This marks a notable evolution in his acting style. The film, which has received positive reviews, has its OTT rights acquired by JioHotstar for approximately ₹150 crore (around $18 million USD), making it one of the largest digital deals for a Hindi film. Unlike the first installment, which was released on Netflix, this sequel will premiere on a different platform, expected to start streaming in late May or early June 2023. The success of the original 'Dhurandhar', released in December 2025, grossed approximately ₹1300 crore (about $156 million USD) worldwide, showcasing both critical and commercial acclaim. The film is directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, alongside Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
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The successful release of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' and its substantial OTT deal could influence future Hindi films' digital distribution strategies.
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