'Dhurandhar 2' Fact Check: Is Salman Khan playing Bade Sahab in the Ranveer Singh starrer? Viral pictures spark speculation

The buzz around Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2' is massive. While it is set to arrive in March this year, the makers are currently shooting a few additional scenes for the espionage thriller. And now, a post featuring pictures of Salman Khan on a set has claimed that the superstar is a part of the second installment of the Ranveer Singh starrer. Let's learn more about it.

Is Salman Khan part of 'Dhurandhar 2'?

Pictures of Salman Khan in a perfect suit and talking to two individuals have been doing rounds on the internet. An Instagram account, @devaimation, shared the post and wrote, "Salman Khan confirmed as “BADE SAHAB” in Dhurandhar 2! Viral leaked images from the Mumbai shooting schedule have sent social media into a frenzy, revealing Salman Khan in a commanding new avatar as Bade Sahab."




Everyone initially believed that the superstar had shot for the film. However, later netizens felt that the images had been created using artificial intelligence (AI). Dev Pal, the owner of the Instagram handle, is an AI artist, and his feed is full of photos created using the new technology.

On the other hand, social media users showcased mixed emotions in the comment section. While some were excited to see the superstar in the film, others didn't want it to happen.

Take a look at the post here.

More about 'Dhurandhar 2'

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna. While Khanna's character was killed in the first installment, the makers decided to bring him back for the second part through flashback sequences.

The movie also features Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor in pivotal roles.

'Dhurandhar 2' will showcase how Ranveer Singh's character Hamza Ali Mazar takes over the Lyari town after the death of Rehman Dakait. The movie will also explore his story before becoming the Indian spy.

The movie is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19, 2026.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”