Fact check: Is Salman Khan in Dhurandhar 2? Viral photo has fans guessing

Is Salman Khan quietly stepping into the world of Dhurandhar? That is the question setting social media alight after a viral photo sparked speculation about his possible appearance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. With the sequel headlined by Ranveer Singh, the images have left fans wondering whether one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars is about to make a surprise entry.

The curiosity intensified because neither Salman Khan nor the makers of Dhurandhar have addressed the rumours so far. While some fans are convinced the photo hints at a key cameo, many have been debating if the visuals are genuine or digitally manipulated.

Salman pic from Dhurandhar set: real or AI-generated?

The buzz picked up pace after online chatter suggested Salman Khan might play a character called Bade Sahab in the sequel. Industry gossip claims the makers approached him to raise the film’s scale and mass appeal. However, there has been no confirmation from director Aditya Dhar or the production team about such reports.

While the photo seems in sync with the Dhurandhar colour tones at the first glance, hence triggering fan curiosity, a closer look makes it obvious that the picture could merely be AI-generated.

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The photo is also likely to be cleverly edited, a concern that has become increasingly common with celebrity sightings online.

What do we know about Dhurandhar: The Revenge so far?

Ranveer Singh officially kicked off promotions this week by unveiling the film’s title, first poster and teaser. The poster shows him in a black trench coat with untamed hair, set against a fiery red backdrop. It signals a darker and more aggressive turn for his character Hamza compared to the first film.

The teaser that Singh and several others from the film's unit dropped on Instagram features intense combat sequences across Pakistan. His dialogue, “Yeh Naya Hindustan hai Yeh ghar mein ghusega bhi Aur maarega bhi,” (This is the new India – it will enter your home and also annihilate you) underlines the film’s uncompromising tone. The teaser includes glimpses of Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, hinting at a formidable ensemble.

When is the film releasing?

The CBFC has cleared the teaser with an A certificate, and its 1 minute 48 second runtime stays true to the franchise’s gritty action identity. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, clashing with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups.