Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Dhurandhar Breaks Records, Sparks Debate
Dhurandhar, a film directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has been a huge success at the box office, earning over ₹555.75 crore in India and ₹800 crore worldwide.
It's the second fastest Indian film to cross ₹500 crore.
The film has also sparked debate over its political narrative, with content creator Dhruv Rathee calling it 'false propaganda' for its portrayal of real-life events like the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Actors from the film have defended its portrayal, stating that it's based on research and real events.
The film's success has been praised by veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who called it a 'quantum leap in Indian cinema'.
The second part of Dhurandhar is scheduled to release on 19 March 2026.
Dhurandhar has earned over ₹555.75 crore in India and ₹800 crore worldwide, becoming the second fastest Indian film to cross ₹500 crore.
The film has sparked controversy, with Dhruv Rathee accusing it of being 'false propaganda' for its portrayal of real-life events.
Actors from the film have defended its political narrative, stating that it's based on research and real events.
Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Dhurandhar, calling it a 'quantum leap in Indian cinema'.
The second part of Dhurandhar is scheduled to release on 19 March 2026.
- Who
- Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh, Ram Gopal Varma, Dhruv Rathee, Ankit Sagar, Danish Pandor
- What
- Dhurandhar's box office success and controversy over its political narrative
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- India and worldwide
- Why
- Dhurandhar's portrayal of real-life events and political messaging
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Box Office Collection (India)
- ₹555.75 crore
- Box Office Collection (Worldwide)
- ₹800 crore
- Budget
- ₹300 crore (for two parts)
- Release Date for Part 2
- 19 March 2026
- Record
- Second fastest to cross ₹500 crore in India
- Controversy
- Accusations of false propaganda by Dhruv Rathee
Sources
Aditya Dhar says Dhurandhar ‘could run because RGV walked first’; Satya director says he took risks out of ‘ignorance’
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