Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Producer Chooses Ranveer Singh Over Stars for Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar is a big two‑part movie that broke many box office records.
The co‑producer, Jyoti Deshpande, said the film went over budget many times, but the team kept going because they believed in it.
The director, Aditya Dhar, and the star, Ranveer Singh, were fully committed.
Deshpande chose performers over big stars to keep costs down and to make the characters feel real.
The script was rewritten many times over six months, and every rupee spent was meant to show on screen.
The result was a film that became a huge cultural hit in India.
Dhurandhar, a two‑part epic, broke box office records and became a cultural phenomenon.
Co‑producer Jyoti Deshpande admitted the film repeatedly exceeded its budget but persisted due to conviction.
The team, including director Aditya Dhar and lead actor Ranveer Singh, committed fully, with Singh dedicating the entire production to the role.
Deshpande chose performers over star power, citing cost concerns and the desire for authentic character transformations.
The screenplay went through multiple revisions over six months, with every rupee intended to be visible on screen.
- Who
- Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh, and the Dhurandhar crew
- What
- The production and creative process of the two‑part film Dhurandhar
- When
- During the film’s production, which saw multiple budget overruns
- Where
- India
- Why
- To create a groundbreaking, cost‑effective film with authentic performers rather than star power
- Title
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Production Company
- Jio Studios
- Budget
- Exceeded multiple times
- Format
- Two‑part epic
- Cultural Impact
- Record‑breaking box office