'धुरंधर' Casting Took 1.5 Years; 60 Actors for Rahman Dacoit, Sara Arjun Chosen from 1300

• 'Dhurandhar's' casting process took 1.5 years, as revealed by casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
• For the role of Rahman Dacoit, 50-60 actors were considered before Akshaye Khanna was cast.
• Sara Arjun was selected for her role after auditioning 1300 girls.
• Ranveer Singh was already attached to the project, and R. Madhavan was the first actor approached.
• A sequel, 'Dhurandhar: Part 2 - Revenge,' is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.

Why It Matters: Dhurandhar's 1.5-year casting reveals the immense effort behind a film's quality.