Dhurandhar 2 impact: Canada theater adds rare 15-minute intermission, fans react
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has brought intermission back to Canadian theaters after almost 20 years due to its long running time and huge buzz. The film is dominating the domestic and global box office.
15 minute intermission in Canadian theatre? this is it Dhurandhar 2 Effect. Ranveer Singh’s amazing action drama Dhurandhar: Revenge has done the unthinkable – prompting Cineplex, one of Canada’s largest theater chains, to reportedly introduce intermissions after nearly two decades.
This rare break was documented by a fan, who shared a video from the Cineplex screening on Instagram. “Unlike cinemas in India, cineplexes usually do not have an intermission. But Dhurandhar 2 He changed it (sic),” he wrote, punctuating the film’s long take with a 15-minute pause.
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According to the post, the decision was taken after numerous requests from viewers who wanted a brief respite during the nearly four-hour film. “We couldn’t believe it. I’ve never seen anything like this in my 20+ years of living in Canada. We were all celebrating,” he shared, calling it a “small joy” that made the experience even more memorable.
The fan also noted that Cineplex had offered intermissions for longer films in the 1990s, before phasing them out, making the moment more unusual.
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Internet reacts
The post quickly gained popularity online, with viewers sharing mixed but largely excited reactions. While some said they did not find lag in their screenings, others pointed out that longer Indian films, especially recent South hits, sometimes cause similar lag in international markets.
With some shows reportedly running up to 235 minutes, the 15-minute pause has been widely seen as both practical and nostalgic for audiences accustomed to intermission culture.
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box office juggernaut
During this time, Dhurandhar: Revenge The dream continues at the box office. Within six days of its release on March 19, 2026, the film has collected Rs 575.67 crore nett in India, while the domestic gross is close to Rs 687 crore. Internationally, the film has added Rs 231.57 crore, taking its worldwide total to Rs 919 crore.
Directed by Ranveer Singh with Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, the sequel builds on the massive success of its predecessor, which emerged as the highest-grossing single-language film of 2025.
With its marathon runtime, scale, and mass appeal, Dhurandhar 2 It’s not just dominating the box office, it’s also reshaping the theatrical experience for audiences around the world.