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Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in Dhurandhar cost ₹10 crore extra, reveals R Madhavan

Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in Dhurandhar cost ₹10 crore extra, reveals R Madhavan

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge created a stir at the box office, but one of the biggest talking points around the films was their “peak detailing”. The phrase soon became a meme across social media, with audiences celebrating the filmmaker’s meticulous attention to detail. In a recent interview with Glute.com, R Madhavan, who played a pivotal role in the films, revealed that Aditya spent an additional ₹10 crore on the detailing. R Madhavan reveals secret behind Aditya Dhar’s peak detailing. R Madhavan reveals how much Aditya Dhar spent on peak detailing Madhavan said, “Can you imagine a project that is so lengthy, like eight hours, in which you have to invest time to add details you have in your mind, but which might be missed? Now, if somebody was told before the film that they spent ₹10 crore extra only towards this peak detailing, they’d say, ‘You’re mad. Who sees all that? Nobody sees. It won’t be seen.’ I would have said it.” The actor added that the success of Dhurandhar “shook …

‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has yet again achieved something remarkable. Not long after making history at the box office, the Aditya Dhar directorial has got international acclaim from Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, who said that the film is the most-watched non-English film this year. Talking about the increasing trend of Indian content around the globe, Ted said that India has already arrived and Dhurandhar is setting an example. Ted Sarandos reveals Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar was Netflix’s biggest non-English film worldwide this year. What Ted Sarandos said Speaking at Express Adda, Ted Sarandos shared how strongly the film performed on the platform. “Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year. Bigger than every other English [movie] and second only to the US and the UK in terms of watching,” he said. The first movie garnered 37 million views from January to June 2026. It also was number one on the Netflix list of 22 countries. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the Dhurandhar franchise earned more than ₹3,100 crore in worldwide collection through two …

‘Had made peace with leaving’: Yami Gautam almost gave up on Bollywood before Uri and Bala | Bollywood News

‘Had made peace with leaving’: Yami Gautam almost gave up on Bollywood before Uri and Bala | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 06:39 PM IST Though Yami Gautam made a successful debut with Vicky Donor in 2012, the actor faced a slump in roles soon after. In a recent interview, Yami recalled almost quitting the film industry and returning to Himachal Pradesh, right before her career turned around with back-to-back hits Uri: The Surgical Strike and Bala. During a chat with Filmfare, Yami, who has been in the film industry for around 18 years, got candid about how her journey wasn’t very smooth after featuring in Vicky Donor opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. “Not at all. When Vicky Donor worked, I genuinely believed people would simply see me as an actor. Instead, I kept hearing that mine wasn’t a ‘conventional launch.’ I remember thinking, ‘What does that even mean?’ Apparently I hadn’t been introduced as the typical heroine,” she shared. The actor further added, “I had played a more mature character. To me, that was exciting. Isn’t that what acting is supposed to be? But slowly you begin hearing other people’s perceptions of …

Army mess in Srinagar inaugurates ‘Dhurandhar bar’ with motifs from Ranveer Singh film, Rakesh Bedi gives tour. See pics

Army mess in Srinagar inaugurates ‘Dhurandhar bar’ with motifs from Ranveer Singh film, Rakesh Bedi gives tour. See pics

The two Dhurandhar films from Aditya Dhar did not just shatter box office records but also firmly entrenched themselves in modern Indian pop culture. Now, months after their release and success, even members of the Indian Army are recognising that impact. Recently, actor Rakesh Bedi, who was part of the films, revealed that an Army mess in Srinagar has built a Dhurandhar bar, complete with posters and artwork from the film. The actor even gave a short tour of the bar in a video posted on social media. Rakesh Bedi gave a tour of the Dhurandhar bar. Rakesh Bedi inaugurates Dhurandhar bar in Srinagar army mess On Friday, Rakesh Bedi shared a few videos on his Instagram Stories where he revealed that he was at an Army base in Srinagar, where he had been invited to inaugurate a Dhurandhar-themed bar. “I am in Srinagar. I won’t go into details of where I am, but this is an Army mess. Here, they have made a Dhurandhar corner. They were waiting for someone to come and inaugurate …

Can Ramayana, King make it record 2026?

Can Ramayana, King make it record 2026?

3 min readNew DelhiJul 20, 2026 06:01 PM IST The Indian box office has had its strongest first half since the pandemic, grossing Rs 6,398 crore between January and June 2026, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge playing an important role in this. The figure surpasses the first-half collections of 2025 (Rs 5,749 crore) by nearly Rs 650 crore, indicating sustained momentum across languages and a healthier theatrical market. June alone contributed Rs 1,038 crore, making it the fourth month out of the first six to cross the Rs 1,000-crore mark. The consistency suggests a steadier release calendar compared to previous years. Ram Charan’s Peddi emerged as June’s highest-grossing film with an India gross of Rs 288 crore. Dhurandhar 2 began the windfall The first half of 2026 saw 13 Indian films cross the Rs 100-crore mark, while six films entered the Rs 200-crore club, reflecting a broader spread of successful releases. The list includes Dhurandhar, Peddi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Border 2, Karuppu, and Bhooth Bangla. Leading the charts is Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, …

Dhurandhar’s Aditya Dhar approached to direct Lachit Borphukan’s biopic: Assam CM

Dhurandhar’s Aditya Dhar approached to direct Lachit Borphukan’s biopic: Assam CM

After the roaring success of the Dhurandhar franchise, filmmaker Aditya Dhar seems to be in demand. The CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, recently revealed that the director has been approached to helm a biopic on the military commander Lachit Borphukan Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Aditya Dhar’s next after Dhurandhar? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants him to direct Lachit Borphukan biopic

Aditya Dhar’s next after Dhurandhar? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants him to direct Lachit Borphukan biopic

The success of the Dhurandhar franchise may have opened the door to Aditya Dhar‘s next big venture. The filmmaker could soon bring the story of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan to the big screen. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that he has approached the director to direct the ambitious project. Aditya Dhar to visit Assam after CM pitches ambitious Lachit Borphukan film. What is the discussion he had with Aditya Dhar? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed during a Facebook Live session on Thursday that he has already reached out to Aditya Dhar to discuss the ambitious project. Praising the filmmaker’s recent success, he said, “The movie Dhurandhar was a big hit. Aditya Dhar was the director and he is among the best known names among his contemporaries,” the CM stated, as reported by PTI. Sharing why he wants Aditya Dhar on board, Himanta said he believes a large-scale Hindi film has the potential to introduce Lachit Borphukan’s extraordinary legacy to audiences around the world. “I think if our government can …

Dhurandhar with 37 million views becomes Netflix’s most-watched non-English film | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar with 37 million views becomes Netflix’s most-watched non-English film | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJul 17, 2026 03:44 PM IST After securing its place as the most-watched film on OTT in Ormax Media’s mid-year streaming report, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has now emerged as Netflix’s biggest Indian film globally in the streamer’s latest engagement report. Netflix, while releasing its biannual engagement report on Friday, said it was “sharing what our members watched on Netflix from January to June 2026.” The report noted that India recorded its biggest-ever first half on Netflix in terms of viewing. Among its acquired Indian film titles, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar led the pack with 37 million views, which the report cited was Netflix’s “most-watched non-English film.” Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar follows an Indian spy infiltrating terrorist networks in Pakistan. The action thriller features an ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal. ‘Accused as most watched Indian original title’ Among Netflix India’s original titles, Accused emerged as the streamer’s most-watched Indian original of 2026 so far with 19 million views. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and …

‘Dhurandhar made me fall in love with you’: Aditya Dhar’s birthday note for ‘brother’ Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar made me fall in love with you’: Aditya Dhar’s birthday note for ‘brother’ Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

5 min readMumbaiJul 6, 2026 02:58 PM IST Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh celebrates his 41st birthday today. On this special occasion, the actor has received a heartwarming note from Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar. Sharing some unseen photos from the making of Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster, Aditya showered praise on the actor and wrote that the actor has been touched by divine grace and was indeed blessed. Aditya Dhar’s birthday wish for Ranveer Singh On Ranveer Singh’s birthday, Aditya Dhar wrote on Instagram, “Happy Birthday, Ranveer Singh. Some films stay with you forever. Dhurandhar will always be one of those films for me. Not just because of the story we told, but because I got to witness something very few directors ever get to witness. I’ve always known you’re an extraordinary actor. But this journey made me fall in love with the artist you are and even more with the human being behind the artist.” Also Read: Aditya Dhar ‘unaffected’ by Dhurandhar’s Rs 3,000 cr success, says Yami Gautam: ‘Nothing changed us’ The note further added, “There …

Ranveer Singh-starrer completes 100 days at the box office

Ranveer Singh-starrer completes 100 days at the box office

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has successfully completed 100 days in cinema halls, marking another major milestone for the Aditya Dhar-directed film. The film, which was released on the big screen on March 19, has continued its dream run at the box office. Dhurandhar 2 makers celebrate 100 days of the film Taking to their official Instagram handle, Jio Studios, which backed the film, shared the update on Friday, celebrating the impressive milestone with a special post. They shared a picture of Ranveer Singh from the film with the text ‘100 days in cinemas.’ Meanwhile, the caption read, “100 days since theatres echoed with ‘Honsla Eendhan Badla’.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link