Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Jackie Shroff Praises Dhurandhar's Theatrical Success
Jackie Shroff, a famous Bollywood actor, talked about how much he loves watching movies in theatres.
He said that even though fewer people are going to theatres these days, some iconic theatres like Maratha Mandir, Regal, and Eros are still popular.
He also mentioned that the movie Dhurandhar has been very successful in theatres and that people still enjoy the experience of watching movies on the big screen.
Jackie Shroff also talked about the rise of OTT platforms, where people can watch movies at home, and said that both platforms have their own benefits.
He also mentioned that he recently acted in a movie called Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which was produced by Karan Johar and others.
Jackie Shroff praises the movie Dhurandhar for its success in theatres, noting that it has been running for over a month and is still popular.
He discusses the decline in theatre footfall, attributing it to reduced seating capacity and the rise of OTT platforms.
Jackie Shroff highlights iconic theatres like Maratha Mandir, Regal, and Eros, which still attract cinemagoers.
He acknowledges the merits of both OTT platforms and theatres, stating that people prefer them according to their needs.
Jackie Shroff was recently seen in the movie Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, produced by Karan Johar and others, which opened in theatres on December 25, 2025.
- Who
- Jackie Shroff, a veteran Bollywood actor, discusses the success of the movie Dhurandhar and the state of theatres in India.
- What
- Jackie Shroff praises the movie Dhurandhar for its success in theatres and discusses the decline in theatre footfall and the rise of OTT platforms.
- When
- The interview was published on January 21, 2026, and the movie Dhurandhar was released on December 25, 2025.
- Where
- The discussion takes place in the context of Indian theatres and the Bollywood film industry.
- Why
- Jackie Shroff highlights the enduring appeal of theatres and the unique experience of watching movies on the big screen, while also acknowledging the merits of OTT platforms.
- Actor
- Jackie Shroff
- Movie
- Dhurandhar
- Release Date
- December 25, 2025
- Theatres Mentioned
- Maratha Mandir, Regal, Eros
- Production Companies
- Dharma Productions, Namah Pictures
- Producers
- Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora
- Co-stars
- Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta