Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Dhurandhar's Success Sparks Industry Reactions
There are two movies named Dhurandhar.
The first one is a 2013 Bhojpuri film starring Ravi Kishan, where he plays a cop fighting against corruption.
The second one is a 2025 Hindi film directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, which is about an undercover agent fighting terrorism.
People on social media have been comparing the two films.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised the 2025 film for its realistic action and impact, saying it has made other filmmakers rethink their scripts.
The 2025 film has been a huge success at the box office, surpassing the earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.
A sequel is planned for release in 2026 in multiple languages.
Ravi Kishan, the star of the 2013 film, has also praised the 2025 film and its cast.
A 2013 Bhojpuri film titled 'Dhurandhar - The Shooter' starring Ravi Kishan predates the 2025 Hindi film 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh.
The 2025 film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a spy-action thriller about an undercover agent fighting terrorism.
Social media users have compared the two films, with some calling the 2013 film a prequel or the 'real Dhurandhar'.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised the 2025 film for its realistic action, saying it has made other filmmakers rethink their scripts.
The 2025 film has been a huge success at the box office, surpassing the earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, and is set to have a sequel released in multiple languages in 2026.
- Who
- Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, Ram Gopal Varma, Ravi Kishan
- What
- Comparison and praise of two films named Dhurandhar and the impact of the 2025 film on the industry
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss the impact and similarities of the two films and the influence of the 2025 film on the industry
- Original Dhurandhar Film
- Dhurandhar - The Shooter (2013, Bhojpuri)
- Recent Dhurandhar Film
- Dhurandhar (2025, Hindi)
- Director of 2025 Dhurandhar
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actor in 2025 Dhurandhar
- Ranveer Singh
- Praise from Filmmaker
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Release Date of Part 2
- March 19, 2026
- Languages for Part 2
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
- Box Office Collection
- ₹648 crore (domestic)
- Box Office Milestone
- Surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan
Sources
Years Before Dhurandhar Starring Ranveer Singh, There Was The OG Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar Gets A Brand-New Review From Ram Gopal Varma, With A List Of Unmissable Takeaways
Kapil Sharma's Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 eyes January re-release after facing a washout in December due to Dhurandhar
Kapil Sharma Blames 'Limited Screens' For Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Failure Amid Dhurandhar Storm
