Dhurandhar, Baahubali, KGF: The two-part movie franchises which stirred the Indian film industry | E-Club
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 27, 2026, 13:15 IST | Updated: Apr 27, 2026, 13:15 IST
The Indian film industry has been transformed by the advent of massive, two-part cinematic spectacles. By expanding ambitious narratives across a duology, filmmakers have been able to create unprecedented hype, sustain audience engagement over a span of years, and shatter global box office records. Gangs of Wasseypur, to Baahubali, KGF, and the recent Dhurandhar stand as the defining pillars of this multi-part revolution.
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