An old video clip featuring South Indian superstar Yash and Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has resurfaced on social media and Reddit, sparking renewed interest ahead of the highly anticipated clash between their upcoming films. Both Dhurandhar 2 (the sequel to Aditya Dhar's 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar) and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups (starring Yash) are scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026, setting up one of the biggest box-office battles of the year.

In a 2018 interview with ETV Bharat, Yash had spoken highly of Ranveer Singh, naming him among his favorite younger actors alongside Ranbir Kapoor. He admitted that he hadn’t been impressed with Ranveer’s early work but changed his opinion after watching Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. “I started liking him from Bajirao Mastani, and in Padmaavat, he was stunning. He did an amazing job,” Yash had said, praising Ranveer’s transformation and intensity on screen.

Years later, in a 2022 conversation with Film Companion, Ranveer Singh reciprocated the admiration. He expressed his love for the kind of larger-than-life cinema Yash represents, particularly referencing Toxic. “I love that cinema. It's my first love,” Ranveer had remarked, highlighting his long-standing appreciation for Yash’s style of grand, emotionally charged storytelling.

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The resurfaced clips have delighted fans of both stars, who are now eagerly anticipating the March 19, 2026, release date. While Dhurandhar 2 aims to continue the action-packed legacy of its predecessor, Toxic is expected to bring Yash’s signature intensity to a unique, dark fairytale narrative. The friendly mutual admiration between the two actors stands in contrast to the intense box-office competition their films will face.

Social media users have flooded the posts with comments celebrating the camaraderie between the two superstars, with many calling it a “healthy rivalry” and expressing excitement for what promises to be a massive cinematic showdown. As both projects enter the final stages of production, anticipation continues to build for this rare pan-India clash between two of Indian cinema’s most powerful leading men.

The viral throwback serves as a timely reminder that, despite the high stakes, there remains genuine respect and admiration among the biggest names in the industry. Fans are now counting down the days until March 19, 2026, when Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic will go head-to-head in theaters across the country.

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