Is Vicky Kaushal's URI role connected to Dhurandhar 2? Rumours vs reality about his cameo explained

With the release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge just around the corner on March 19, 2026, fans are talking about one big question, will there be a link to Aditya Dhar’s 2019 hit Uri: The Surgical Strike? This talk picked up pace because of rumours about cameos, especially involving Vicky Kaushal. There is no official confirmation, but there are lots of claims and denials floating around.

The Rumour of Vicky Kaushal’s Cameo

One of the most talked‑about things is whether Vicky Kaushal will appear in Dhurandhar 2 as Major Vihaan Shergill, the character he played in Uri. Several reports claimed that Vicky has already shot his part. As one source reportedly told Mid‑Day, “Aditya has been tight‑lipped about the stars who will be joining Dhurandhar 2. The director, who is planning to create a Dhurandhar universe, has cleverly incorporated a track from Uri into the story despite the difference in the timelines of both stories.” The same report also said, “Vicky’s character has been introduced in the film, which is based on the war that took place in 2016, though it’s unclear whether he and Ranveer’s characters will face each other. The cameo includes some action scenes.”

Another part of that claim was, “Vicky is one of Aditya’s favourite actors. The director was very excited to film scenes that will lay the foundation for a future spin‑off.” These lines made fans believe there was a Uri connection and that this cameo could set up a bigger universe of films.

Denials and Clarifications

Soon after these rumours spread, there were strong denials. An insider reportedly told Bollywood Hungama, “Vicky Kaushal and Uri are not part of Dhurandhar. I don’t know where this rumor came from. We understand the excitement for the second part. This can be considered rumors and speculation spread by fans. But we cannot allow the media to spread such baseless things as news.” This statement made it clear that the makers are not confirming any links to Uri.

Part of the speculation started because of the way the Dhurandhar story connects to names from Uri. In Uri, a character named Jaskirat Singh Rangi was mentioned as a martyred husband. In Dhurandhar the trailer shows Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza also has the name Jaskirat Singh Rangi. People took this as a possible link between the two films, even though timelines and stories are different.

Yami Gautam’s Appearance

Along with talk of Vicky Kaushal, there have been claims about Yami Gautam appearing in a significant scene. Reports on Box Office Worldwide say she will be seen in a crucial hospital scene in Dhurandhar 2, and that this will not be a simple cameo but something that pushes the story forward. Some reports even suggest she might be reprising her Uri role from 2019. None of this has been officially confirmed yet.

Right now, there is no clear official word saying Dhurandhar 2 and Uri are connected in the same universe.