Mukesh Chhabra Reveals Rigorous Casting Process Behind ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Success

Dhurandhar 2 Casting: 'Dhurandhar 2' casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed how long the casting process lasted and how many actors were auditioned.

Muskan Kumawat
Muskan Kumawat Verified Staff • 02 Apr, 2026Journalist
March 25, 2026 • 5:50 PM
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Mukesh Chhabra Reveals Rigorous Casting Process Behind ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Success

The cast and crew are satisfied with how well 'Dhurandhar 2' performed. Lately, casting director Mukesh Chhabra spoke about important aspects of how 'Dhurandhar 2' was cast. He discussed how hard work was required to assemble so many cast members.

Regarding the casting of 'Dhurandhar 2', Mukesh Chhabra said that approximately 300 actors were auditioned for the film. The casting process lasted two years. In a conversation with HT, Mukesh said, "From the lead role to characters who appear for just a minute, we worked meticulously on everything. It was two years of my life, with eight assistants working day and night."

"Dhurandhar" was initially conceived as a single film, but just weeks before its release, it was split into two parts. Thus, it became a series of two films, each approximately eight hours long. Chhabra said, "Casting for each character was challenging. But Aditya's input made it easier to visualize each character."

Muskan Kumawat

Muskan Kumawat Verified Staff • 02 Apr, 2026Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.

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