Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Dhurandhar Breaks Records, Sparks Controversy
Dhurandhar, a spy drama starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has become a huge success, earning over Rs 1,006.70 crore worldwide in just 21 days.
The film has broken many records and is on track to become the highest-grossing Hindi movie ever.
However, it has also faced controversy.
Some people in Pakistan say the film shows their country in a bad light, especially the area called Lyari.
Despite being banned in some places, the film has been downloaded millions of times in Pakistan.
A famous filmmaker, Ram Gopal Varma, praised Dhurandhar for its high standards but said Bollywood often ignores such good films because they feel threatened.
The makers have announced a sequel, which will be released in March 2026 in multiple languages.
Dhurandhar has earned over Rs 1,006.70 crore worldwide in 21 days, breaking multiple box office records.
The film has been downloaded two million times in Pakistan despite being banned for its portrayal of Lyari.
Ram Gopal Varma criticizes Bollywood for ignoring Dhurandhar due to its high creative standards and the industry's fear of being outdone.
Dhurandhar is on track to become the highest-grossing Hindi movie ever, surpassing films like Jawan.
A sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is announced for a March 2026 release in multiple languages, including South Indian languages.
- Who
- Ram Gopal Varma, Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sharjeel Inam Memon
- What
- Dhurandhar's box office success and controversy over its content
- When
- 5 December (release date), 21 days post-release (box office milestone), Thursday (Varma's statement)
- Where
- Hindi film industry, Karachi's Lyari town (setting of the film), Pakistan (downloads despite ban)
- Why
- Varma believes the industry feels threatened by the film's high creative standards and its portrayal of Lyari
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Box Office Earnings
- Over Rs 1,006.70 crore worldwide
- Release Date
- 5 December
- Sequel Release Date
- March 19, 2026
- Setting
- Karachi's Lyari town
Sources
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