‘Dhurandhar – The Revenge: Is Emraan Hashmi playing the villainous ‘Bada Sahab’? Social network platform ‘spoilers’ leaked – Reports

The digital corridors of Bollywood are currently buzzing with a “massive leak” regarding Aditya Dhar’s highly anticipated sequel, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” which is slated for a colossal March 19, 2026, release.

The center of this storm is the identity of the mysterious and menacing antagonist, “Bade Sahab.” While the first film—which smashed records with a ₹1,300 crore global haul—kept this character in the shadows, a recent “slip-up” on the social film platform Letterboxd has sent fans into a frenzy.

For a brief window on Monday, February 23, 2026, the official cast list for the sequel reportedly included Emraan Hashmi, sparking widespread reports that the “serial kisser” turned “serial killer” (in cinematic terms) is the face behind the franchise’s ultimate villain.

Though the entry was quickly deleted, screenshots flooded Reddit’s r/BollyBlindsNGossip, with users theorizing that Hashmi is perfectly cast to bring an “understated, cold-blooded intensity” to a character rumored to be inspired by real-world underworld figures like Dawood Ibrahim.

The leak suggests a major shift in the “Dhurandhar” universe. While Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza (now transitioning into the feared “Sher-e-Baloch”), seeks to dismantle the Karachi underworld to avenge the death of Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), the narrative reportedly positions “Bade Sahab” as the puppet master and the financial backbone of the ISI.

If the reports hold true, this would mark a significant comeback for Hashmi in a high-stakes, mainstream villainous role, following his recent acclaim in the series Taskaree. However, the “spoiler” territory remains murky; while some fans are convinced by the Letterboxd leak, other viral synopses suggest that Danish Iqbal might be the one playing the primary Dawood-inspired figure, leaving “Bade Sahab” as a potential surprise “superstar” cameo—with names like Salman Khan even being whispered in fan circles.

Adding to the chaos, the film is already navigating a minefield of “viral misinformation.” Recently, a fake CBFC certificate began circulating online, claiming the film had received a U/A 16+ rating with a massive runtime.

Industry insiders were quick to clarify that the certificate actually belonged to a television edit of the first film, and the sequel is still in its final stages of post-production. Director Aditya Dhar has remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying Hashmi’s involvement,

which has only amplified the “March 19 hype.” As the film prepares for a head-on box office collision with Yash’s action epic Toxic, the “Bade Sahab” mystery has become the industry’s best-kept—and most leaked—secret.

Whether Emraan Hashmi is indeed the man behind the curtain or if the makers are planning an even bigger reveal during the climax, the “Dhurandhar” sequel has successfully captured the zeitgeist, turning a simple casting rumor into a national conversation.

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