Bollywood’s been buzzing ever since Dhurandhar stormed the box office. This isn’t just about numbers, Dhurandhar rewrote the rules, both in how movies get made and how they get sold. Now, its sequel’s the hottest ticket in town, sharing the spotlight with Ramayana: Part One, and you can feel Dhurandhar’s aftershocks everywhere. Big-name directors and stars are suddenly rethinking what’s possible.

Look at what’s happening with Shah Rukh Khan’s King and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. Both teams are seriously debating whether to split their massive new films into two parts, just like Dhurandhar did. These films were already huge, but as shooting rolled on, budgets ballooned. Now, with Dhurandhar’s playbook in hand, SRK and Bhansali are eyeing a two-part release, not just for the money, but to make a real impact.

For Love & War, with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, the plan on the table is to drop the first part in August 2026, then the second in January 2027. King, starring Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan in a high-octane action drama, is lining up for September 2026 and March 2027. This kind of release schedule, just six months apart, keeps the audience hooked and gives the story space to breathe.

But nothing’s locked in yet. These are early talks, sparked by Dhurandhar’s runaway success. Both movies are still shooting, and the real decision will happen in the editing room. Insiders say they’ll only split the films if it actually serves the story. If the footage holds up, these could become sprawling sagas, not just stretched-out blockbusters.

Dhurandhar’s impact goes even deeper. All over Bollywood, writers and producers are now planning stories in bigger arcs, building in cliffhangers and layered subplots. The two-part trend isn’t just about more ticket sales, it’s a shot at richer storytelling, more creative freedom, and fatter deals for streaming and satellite rights. Dhurandhar cracked open a new way of thinking: why cram an epic into one film when you can build a whole universe?

So, what’s next? The next few months are going to be wild. If King and Love & War take the leap, this could reset Bollywood’s calendar and change the way stories get told for years. With legends like SRK and Bhansali leading the charge, Indian cinema suddenly feels bigger, bolder, and ready for anything. Fans are waiting, and honestly, so is the whole industry.