Dhurandhar The Revenge premieres on Star Gold on October 18 at 7 PM — a full week before the festival’s peak, but timed to ride the Dussehra wave. This isn’t just another broadcast. It’s the second chapter of a franchise that has already redefined how big Indian films reach audiences. The first Dhurandhar, released earlier this year, pulled in 53 million viewers within four hours of its television premiere on Star Gold, according to JioStar. That record-breaking performance is now the benchmark for what’s expected from the sequel. The film, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar under B62 Studios, with production credits shared by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar. Music is composed by Shashwat Sachdev. The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The story continues from the original, expanding the world with more action, dramatic stakes and high-octane sequences. Bollywood Hungama reported that the CBFC has ordered between 45 and 50 cuts for the TV version, resulting in a U/A 16+ cut that is 10 minutes shorter than the theatrical release. The move shows a shift: this isn’t a film being adapted for television. It’s one designed for it. JioStar positioned the broadcast as a family-friendly event, highlighting “action, drama, powerful performances and larger-than-life spectacle” as key draws. The timing, a Sunday evening during Dussehra. Is deliberate. Star Gold is betting on the festive season to bring viewers back into homes, offering both new fans a chance to catch up and loyal followers a return to a world they’ve already embraced. No mention of a theatrical run appears in any source. The film’s future lies entirely on television. And if the first instalment is any guide, the numbers won’t be small.