Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Set for June 5; Producer Details Film's Profit Model
The film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, will premiere as an extended cut on JioHotstar on June 5. The sequel continues the espionage narrative inspired by real terror incidents, expanding on the story after the first film's events. Producer Jyoti Deshpande revealed that both Ranveer Singh and Dhar accepted smaller upfront fees with backend profit-sharing, aligning their interests with the film's success. The franchise, split into two parts, has collectively earned over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide, despite production costs nearly doubling initial estimates.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- oneindia— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus primarily on the film's release and production details without engaging in political commentary. They present perspectives from the producer and highlight the film's basis on historical terror events, maintaining a neutral stance. The coverage includes business aspects and creative decisions, reflecting industry viewpoints rather than political positions.
The overall tone is positive and informative, emphasizing the film's commercial success and strategic production choices. The coverage highlights achievements such as box office earnings and backend deals benefiting key contributors, without critical or negative language. The sentiment supports an optimistic view of the franchise's performance and upcoming release.
How 2 sources covered this story
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