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Anil Kapoor reveals he turned down cameo in Dhurandhar 2: 'It’s my loss'

Updated on: 13 March,2026 11:09 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Anil Kapoor shared that Aditya Dhar approached him for a cameo in Dhurandhar 2, but he had to decline as he had already committed those dates to another filmmaker. The actor said professionalism and honouring commitments are key

Anil Kapoor reveals he turned down cameo in Dhurandhar 2: 'It’s my loss'

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Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is well on its way to being a worthy successor. While the film features an ensemble cast, Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he was offered a cameo in Dhurandhar 2 by filmmaker Aditya Dhar. However, the actor shared that he had to decline the role due to prior commitments to another filmmaker.

Anil Kapoor on rejecting Dhurandhar 2


During a conversation at the India Today Conclave, the actor revealed, “Yes, Aditya came to me for Dhurandhar 2. He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film. But the reason I am what I am today is because of my professionalism and my commitment. That’s very important—only talent cannot make you what you are.”



He added, “At that time, I had already committed those dates to another filmmaker. I told Aditya, ‘I would have loved to do this cameo, but I’m already committed.’ He is releasing the film now, and it’s a fantastic film. It’s my loss, but it’s okay.”

The actor further added, “So yes, he did offer me the role, and hopefully we will work together in the future.” Towards the end, when asked whether he would do Dhurandhar 3, the actor said, “I think I will do something new. Kuch naya karunga (I will do something new).”

About Dhurandhar

Talking about Dhurandhar, the movie, which released in December 2025, went on to become a blockbuster hit. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, starred Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles.

The sequel, titled Dhurandhar 2, is all set to release on March 19, 2026, on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and ahead of Eid. The trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge was unveiled on March 7. Over the three-minute trailer, Ranveer is seen returning with ferocious intensity in dual avatars, Jaskirat and Hamza. The narrative deepens with powerful character arcs.

Anil Kapoor’s upcoming movies

Anil Kapoor was last seen in an action-packed avatar in Subedaar, directed by Suresh Triveni. He will next be seen in the upcoming Netflix series Family Business, a high-stakes corporate drama directed by Hansal Mehta.

The actor will also be a part of the spy-universe film Alpha, co-starring Bobby Deol, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. He is also a part of King, starring Shah Rukh Khan.

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