Aditya Dhar’s latest film, Dhurandhar, has quickly gained significant popularity, both on social media and at the box office. Released in early 2025, the spy action thriller has grossed an impressive ₹372.75 crore globally, making it the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of the year within its first eight days.
Rakesh Bedi Lauds Aditya Dhar’s Humility
Despite the film’s monumental success, director Aditya Dhar has opted for a low profile. Recently, actor Rakesh Bedi shared insights about Dhar’s character during an interview with El-Balad. Bedi highlighted how, rather than reveling in the limelight, Dhar remains focused on his family, emphasizing a grounded nature amid the film’s achievements.
Behind Dhurandhar’s Success
Rakesh Bedi recounted how Aditya had promised him a substantial role after a brief appearance in URI: The Surgical Strike. Initially skeptical, Bedi was pleasantly surprised when Dhar offered him a significant character—a Pakistani politician named Jameel Jamali—in Dhurandhar.
- Film Title: Dhurandhar
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Gross Revenue: ₹372.75 crore globally
- Release Year: 2025
- Cast Members:
- Ranveer Singh
- Akshaye Khanna
- Arjun Rampal
- R Madhavan
- Sanjay Dutt
Inspiration Behind the Film
Dhurandhar tells a gripping story inspired by real-life geopolitical events. It touches on incidents such as:
- 1999 IC-814 hijacking
- 2001 Indian Parliament attack
- 2008 Mumbai attacks
- 2012 fake currency crisis
- Covert operations by R&AW
Despite receiving a mix of reviews from critics, the film’s cast has been acknowledged for their compelling performances, contributing to its box office success.
Future Prospects for Dhurandhar
With its current earnings, Dhurandhar is poised to chase down the box office record set by Rajinikanth’s Coolie. The film’s momentum continues, capturing audience interest and generating hopeful projections for future earnings.
