Has Bollywood’s ‘Bhaijaan’ Salman Khan quietly become a part of Aditya Dhar’s much-awaited film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’? A viral picture on social media has taken the internet by storm, claiming that Salman Khan is doing a powerful cameo in the film. With the sequel starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, these pictures have left fans wondering if one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars is about to make a surprise entry.
Why is there an uproar on social media?
Fans are already excited about this sequel starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, but a recently surfaced picture has taken the discussion to new heights. According to viral claims: Salman Khan may play a mysterious character named ‘Bade Saheb’ in the film. There is talk in the gossip circles that the makers have approached Salman to increase the ‘mass appeal’ of the film. The color tone and style of the viral photo is very similar to the cinematography of ‘Dhurandhar’.
The curiosity increased further because neither Salman Khan nor the makers of Dhurandhar have given any reply on these rumors till now. While some fans are convinced that the photo hints at an important cameo, many are debating whether the visuals are real or digitally edited.
Salman’s picture from Dhurandhar sets: Real or AI-generated?
The discussion gained momentum when it was suggested in online conversations that Salman Khan could play a character named Bade Saheb in the sequel. Industry gossip claims that the makers had approached him to increase the scale and mass appeal of the film. However, there has been no confirmation on such reports from director Aditya Dhar or the production team.
Although at first glance the photo seems to be similar to the color tone of Dhurandhar, which increased the curiosity of the fans, but on closer look it becomes clear that the photo can only be AI-generated.
There is also the possibility that the photo may have been cleverly edited, a concern that has become common with celebrity photos online these days.
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What do we know so far about Dhurandhar: The Revenge?
Ranveer Singh officially started the promotions of the film this week by releasing its title, first poster and teaser. In the poster, he is seen in a black trench coat with tousled hair, in front of a fire-red background. This indicates a darker and more aggressive turn for his character Hamza compared to the first film.
The teaser, released on Instagram by Singh and several others from the film unit, features intense action sequences set in Pakistan. His dialogue, “Yeh naya Hindustan hai ye ghar mein ghusega bhi aur marega bhi,” reflects the film’s outspoken style. The teaser also features glimpses of Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, hinting towards a stellar cast.
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When is the film releasing?
The CBFC has cleared the teaser with an ‘A’ certificate, and its 1 minute 48 second runtime is in line with the franchise’s strong action identity. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, to clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups.
Is Salman Khan making a surprise cameo as ‘Bade Sahab’ in Dhurandhar 2? Viral set photos have sparked buzz, though their authenticity remains unconfirmed. Neither the actor nor makers have reacted yet.#SalmanKhan #Dhurandhar2 #BadeSahab #BollywoodBuzz pic.twitter.com/v25osUnPtG
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