Best Fan Theories That Should Be A Spin-Off Plot For Dhurandhar: The Revenge Next Part
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Mumbai, Saturday. The box office has a new king, and his name is Hamza. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not just a movie; it is an absolute storm that has wiped out every previous record in its path.
Released on March 19, 2026, to coincide with Gudi Padwa and Eid, this Aditya Dhar directorial has already crossed the massive Rs 1,067 crore mark globally in just its opening week.
Fans are coming out of theatres with their minds blown, but they are not just talking about the action. They are obsessed with the secrets hidden in the shadows of Karachi’s Lyari.
The biggest conversation right now is not about the ending, but about a single character who might just have the best spin-off plot in the history of Indian spy thrillers.
The Man Behind The Mask: The Rizwan Shah Mystery
Everyone is talking about Ranveer Singh. His transformation into Jaskirat Singh Rangi, the man who becomes the undercover operative Hamza, is legendary. But look closer at his right-hand man.
Rizwan Shah, played by the breakout star Mustafa Ahmed, is currently the subject of the wildest fan theories on Reddit and Twitter.
While he appears to be a loyal member of Arshad Pappu’s gang, the internet has found a massive contradiction that Aditya Dhar probably hoped we would miss.
In the middle of the high-octane Lyari gang war sequences, Rizwan is seen celebrating with the criminals. He looks like a local. He speaks like a local. But then, for a split second in the trailer, he appears in a completely different setting. He is standing in what looks exactly like an Indian Army training camp.
This is not just a continuity error; it is a masterstroke. Fans believe that Rizwan is actually another Indian sleeper agent, planted even deeper than Hamza.
According to a deep-dive analysis by Bollywood Hungama, industry insiders suggest that Aditya Dhar has been planning a larger universe for years.
The theory is that Rizwan and Jaskirat were actually part of the same training batch.
While Jaskirat went in as the “main player” to control the narcotics and fake currency axis, Rizwan was sent to infiltrate the muscle—the actual street gangs. This would mean that every time Hamza was in trouble, Rizwan was the one pulling the strings from the inside to save him. It turns the entire dynamic of the film on its head.
Why The Rizwan Files Needs To Be A Spin-Off
The beauty of this theory is how it fills the gaps in the Dhurandhar timeline.
We see Hamza’s struggle, his marriage to Yalina, and his rise to power. But how did he survive the initial years in a place as dangerous as Karachi without getting caught?
If Rizwan was already there, protecting him from the shadows of the Lyari Task Force, the story becomes twice as interesting. This isn’t just a minor update for the franchise; it’s a massive industry shift in how we look at side characters.
Imagine a spin-off titled The Sleeper: Rizwan’s Story. It could show the same events of the first Dhurandhar but from Rizwan’s perspective.
While Hamza was busy handling the big-ticket political moves, Rizwan was the one getting his hands dirty in the trenches. This kind of “parallel narrative” is exactly what the Indian audience is craving right now. People want to see the grit, the isolation, and the constant fear of being a double agent who has no official identity.
The current mood in the industry is one of cautious obsession. We are seeing these massive 1000-crore blockbusters, but are we losing the soul of the characters to the spectacle? Is it possible that the side characters are actually more compelling than the leads because they have more to lose?
Connecting The Dots: The Uri Connection
The evidence doesn’t stop at trailer frames. The hardcore fans have gone back to Aditya Dhar’s Uri: The Surgical Strike to find links.
They noticed that Kirti Kulhari’s husband in Uri was also named Jaskiran Singh Rangi. Is this the same universe?
If it is, then Rizwan Shah could be the bridge that connects the domestic military operations of Uri with the international shadow warfare of Dhurandhar.
The timeline of the news suggests that these theories started exploding about three days ago when a viral screenshot of the end credits started circulating.
While some claimed it was a leak for a third part titled The Final Chapter, others pointed out that the footage actually showed Rizwan and Jaskirat training together in a flashback. ET Now reported that these hidden clues are likely breadcrumbs left by the director to test the waters for a future spin-off.
Aditya Dhar is known for his precision. He doesn’t do “simple” films. If he showed Rizwan at an Indian camp, it was for a reason.
This makes the Rizwan theory the strongest candidate for a standalone project. It would allow the makers to keep the Dhurandhar brand alive without necessarily needing Ranveer Singh for every single frame, allowing for a gritty, mid-budget thriller that focuses on the tradecraft of spying rather than just the explosions.
The Future Of The Revenge Universe
The ending of Dhurandhar: The Revenge leaves a lot of doors open. We saw the rise of the mysterious “Bade Saab,” with debates still raging on whether he is played by Danish Iqbal or a surprise Emraan Hashmi. But while everyone looks at the big villain, the smart money is on the silent guardian.
Rizwan Shah is the wildcard that can change the entire trajectory of the Next Part.
If the theory is true, the next film won’t just be about Hamza’s revenge.
It will be about the brotherhood between two men who sacrificed their identities for a country that might not even acknowledge they exist. The “Rizwan Spin-off” is the perfect way to explore the darker side of espionage that Dhurandhar only teased.
As a news analyst who has seen hundreds of these fan theories come and go, this one feels different. It feels intentional. The box office numbers prove that the audience is invested. Now, it is up to Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios to decide if they want to give the fans what they are screaming for.
Why This Theory Is A Goldmine
Look, I’ve been tracking the Indian box office for years, and let me tell you—this is a masterstroke in world-building. Usually, fan theories are just “what-ifs,” but the Rizwan Shah theory has legs because it fixes the one major complaint people had about the first film: Hamza’s survival felt a bit too “lucky.” If you introduce Rizwan as his secret guardian, that luck becomes a calculated strategy.
This is a massive win for the franchise. It allows them to build a “Dhar-verse” that rivals any international spy series. Mustafa Ahmed has an incredible screen presence, and giving him a spin-off is a smart business move. It keeps the hype alive between the big tentpole releases. My expert take? Expect an official announcement for a Rizwan-centric digital series or a “prequel” film by late 2026. This is exactly how you build a legacy, not just a sequel.