“Just Conviction, No Formula”
Anupam Kher’s video message highlighted director Aditya Dhar’s refusal to follow a predictable pattern. He praised Dhar—who also directed the hit Uri: The Surgical Strike—for relying on his gut instinct rather than a commercial formula.
- On the ‘Propaganda’ Clique: Kher stated, “Dhurandhar is a big slap on such people’s faces… Don’t teach us what propaganda is. You are not going to decide what is a propaganda film.”
- A Landmark Year: Kher noted that 2025 has been a stellar year for Aditya Dhar and his wife, actor Yami Gautam, citing her films Article 370 and Haqq.
- Aditya Dhar’s Response: Overwhelmed by the praise, Dhar responded that Kher’s words push him to stay “honest and fearless” as a filmmaker.
The ₹1000 Crore Club Entry
Dhurandhar has rewritten box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and the 9th Indian film ever to enter the elite ₹1000 crore club.
| Metric | Details |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹1,006.7 Crore (in just 22 days) |
| Domestic (India) Net | ₹648.5 Crore |
| Key Starring Cast | Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan |
| Director | Aditya Dhar |
The Story & What’s Next
The spy thriller follows Hamza Ali Mazari (played by Ranveer Singh), an undercover Indian operative sent to infiltrate a Baloch gang in Pakistan’s Lyari region.
- The Sequel: Fans won’t have to wait long for the story to continue. Dhurandhar 2 is officially slated for a pan-India release on March 19, 2026, during the Eid festival.