“Dhurandhar 2” Prompts Rare 15-Minute Intermission in Canadian Theatres
The four-hour-long Dhurandhar 2 has achieved a rare feat in Canadian cinema, prompting theatres to break their long-standing no-interval rule. A fan from Canada shared her excitement on Instagram after experiencing the unexpected break during the epic film.
Canadian Fans Witness a Rare Interval
The fan wrote in her caption:
“Unlike movie theaters in India, @cineplexmovies doesn’t normally have an intermission. But Dhurandhar 2 changed that!!! Many people mentioned wanting an intermission for bathroom breaks, etc., after the first movie. Cineplex delivered!! There was a 15-minute intermission due to the long runtime.”
She added that it was a surprising and joyful experience:
“This may sound small, but we couldn’t believe our eyes, hahaha. I’ve never seen this happen—or even heard of it happening—at a Cineplex in my 20+ years of living in Canada. We were all cheering!! Small joys.”
In a postscript, the fan also shared historical insight, noting that Cineplex used to offer intermissions for long films in the 1990s before discontinuing the practice.
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Internet Reacts to the Rare Break
The unusual intermission has sparked a wave of reactions online. Some viewers echoed their delight:
- “I just came back from Cineplex, and I didn’t get an intermission/interval! But it doesn’t matter because it was completely worth it!”
- “They did it for Dhurandhar Part 1 too.”
Others pointed out that intervals are increasingly appearing in Canada following the growing popularity of long South Indian films:
- “There were intervals in Pushpa 2 and Kantara as well.”
Box Office Success
Alongside its cultural impact, Dhurandhar 2 continues to perform spectacularly at the box office. Within six days of its release, the film has crossed ₹575 crore in India and earned ₹231.57 crore overseas, bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹919 crore.
Released in December 2025, the first installment of Dhurandhar emerged as the year’s highest-grossing film and the top earner in a single language. The sequel features returning stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, reprising their iconic roles.
A Global Phenomenon
The intermission in Canada underscores how Indian films, particularly long-format South Indian blockbusters, are influencing global theatrical experiences. Fans are celebrating not only the film itself but also the small joys of traditions like intermissions, which give viewers a chance to stretch, refresh, and prepare for the next chapter in the story.
