The makers of Dhurandhar 2 — T-Series and B62 Studios — have officially submitted the film's soundtrack for consideration at the Grammy Awards across nine categories, signalling growing global ambitions for Indian film music. Composer Shashwat Sachdev, known for his rich orchestral layering and fusion of classical Indian motifs with contemporary production, helmed the score that is now in the running for one of music's most prestigious honours.
Nine Categories, One Soundtrack
The submission spans a wide range of Grammy categories, reflecting the album's depth and stylistic breadth. While the exact categories have not been publicly listed in full, industry sources confirm they include categories covering Best Global Music Album, Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, and several craft-focused fields including arrangement and production. The move positions Dhurandhar 2 among a select group of Indian film soundtracks ever submitted for Grammy consideration.
Shashwat Sachdev's Signature Sound
Shashwat Sachdev's work on Dhurandhar 2 builds on the composer's established reputation for blending folk textures with cinematic grandeur. His trademark blend of Punjabi percussion, classical strings, and electronic production has defined some of recent Hindi cinema's most celebrated scores. The Dhurandhar 2 album showcases Sachdev's versatility — from intimate ballads to sweeping orchestral action cues — making it a strong contender across multiple Grammy disciplines.
"Indian film music is finally being recognised on its own terms at the global stage. This submission is a step toward that recognition becoming routine."
— Industry source, as quoted in entertainment media
T-Series and B62 Studios: A Global Push
The submission reflects a broader strategy by T-Series — India's largest music label — and production house B62 Studios to position Indian content for international awards recognition. Following the Academy Award wins for RRR and The Elephant Whisperers, Indian producers have become increasingly proactive about submitting work to global bodies ahead of eligibility windows.
Grammy submissions for the 2027 ceremony close in a narrow eligibility window, and the Dhurandhar 2 team acted swiftly to ensure their entries met Recording Academy requirements for release date, format, and category criteria.
What Is Dhurandhar 2?
Dhurandhar 2 is the sequel to the original action-drama franchise, produced by B62 Studios and distributed under the T-Series banner. The film's soundtrack was released ahead of the theatrical premiere and garnered significant streaming numbers, driven by key tracks that topped Punjabi and Hindi music charts in the weeks following release.
Grammy Consideration: How It Works
Grammy consideration is not the same as a nomination. Labels and rights holders submit eligible recordings to the Recording Academy, whose voting members then determine nominees. A submission signals intent and eligibility; the actual shortlist is revealed when nominations are announced. For Indian music, even reaching the consideration stage carries significant prestige and marketing value.
If Dhurandhar 2's soundtrack secures a nomination, it would join a short list of Indian film scores to achieve that distinction, and would mark a major milestone for both Shashwat Sachdev and the Indian film industry's growing global footprint.
Indian Music on the Global Stage
The Dhurandhar 2 submission comes at a moment of genuine momentum for Indian music internationally. Artists like Arijit Singh sell out arenas in the UK and USA; Punjabi acts regularly chart globally; and Indian film songs increasingly appear on international streaming editorial playlists. A Grammy nomination for an Indian film soundtrack would validate what audiences already know: the music is world-class.
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Showshaw tracks South Asian music and live events across the UK and globally. As Grammy nominations are announced — expected in late 2026 or early 2027 — we will update this article with the confirmed shortlist. If Dhurandhar 2 secures a nomination, expect live events and celebration concerts to follow in the UK's vibrant South Asian arts calendar.