Anil Kapoor Reveals Why He Said No To Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Deets Inside!

Anil Kapoor was earlier offered a role in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar: The Revengebut the actor chose to decline the offer. Recently, Anil shared his thoughts about turning down the project. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandharreleased on December 5, 2025, received attention from audiences. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revengeis scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, with a paid preview planned for March 18, 2026.

Anticipation for the sequel is even higher than for the first film, as director Aditya Dhar impressed audiences with his work along with the movie’s cast. The film brings together major Bollywood stars like Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan. Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor revealed he was also offered a role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge but turned it down, a decision he now admits feels like a personal loss today.

Anil Kapoor Turned Down a Role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Anil Kapoor recently spoke to India Today about the upcoming film Dhurandhardescribing it as a fantastic project. The veteran actor revealed that director Aditya Dhar had approached him for a small cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. However, Kapoor had to decline the offer because of earlier work commitments. He explained that although he was excited about the film and would have loved to join the cast, he had already agreed to another project.

Calling it his “loss,” Kapoor expressed regret over missing the opportunity. Sharing the moment, the actor said he appreciated Dhar’s invitation but circumstances prevented him from being part of the film.

“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. 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.”

In the same interview, Anil Kapoor said such situations can happen to anyone in the film industry. He explained that if he had accepted Aditya Dhar’s offer and later cancelled another commitment, it would have been completely unprofessional. Despite missing the opportunity, Anil expressed hope that he would collaborate with the director in the future. For those unaware, Dhurandhar marks Aditya’s second directorial project after the blockbuster URI: The Surgical Strike. With just his second film, the filmmaker has already gained strong recognition and influence in the industry today.

“At least I know in the back of my mind that it can happen to him as well — there could be another filmmaker who has just delivered a big blockbuster and offers me something when I’m already committed to Aditya. If I then go and do that film and cancel his dates, that would be completely unprofessional. So yes, he did offer me the role, and hopefully we will work together in the future.”

All About Aditya Dhar’s Film Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Dhurandhar is a spy-thriller and is believed to be part of Aditya Dhar’s expanding spy universe, possibly linked to URI: The Surgical Strike. The story of the sequel is largely kept secret, with the trailer offering only brief glimpses and subtle hints. The film is expected to follow Jaskirat Singh Rangi’s journey, showing how he eventually becomes Hamza while seeking revenge. These elements promise an intense narrative filled with suspense and action.