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Yami Gautam says Dhurandhar’s success tells ‘it was always about scripts’; reveals Aditya Dhar is ‘unaffected’ by it

Yami Gautam says Dhurandhar’s success tells ‘it was always about scripts’; reveals Aditya Dhar is ‘unaffected’ by it

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s two-part film Dhurandhar shattered box office records and earned praise from filmmakers, actors, and fans alike. In a recent interview with Grazia, Aditya’s wife, actor Yami Gautam, spoke about how the film’s success has pushed the industry to prioritise strong scripts. She also revealed whether their personal perspectives have changed following the film’s blockbuster run. Yami Gautam says Aditya Dhar is unfazed by Dhurandhar’s success. Yami Gautam talks about Dhurandhar’s success Using Dhurandhar as an example, Yami reflected on the industry’s evolving growth curve and what the film’s success signifies. She said, “This is why I said it was always a director’s medium – it was always script and all those basic things that make a film, a film. The basics are back, so that’s a massive shift. It’s not just about a film doing well and new box office records – I don’t think Dhurandhar’s success is telling us only that. We were struggling to get people into theatres, and we were figuring and toying around with things. But people thronging …

EXCLUSIVE| The making of Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar to release in theatres; more deets inside

EXCLUSIVE| The making of Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar to release in theatres; more deets inside

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar The Revenge has broken several box office records and achieved new milestones in Indian cinema. Now, we have got to know that the film is set to get its hand on another first for the Indian film industry. HT City has exclusively learnt that the making of Dhurandhar will make its way to theatres, a first of its kind feat for any Indian film. A still from Dhurandhar The Revenge An insider source informs us, “The craze for Dhurandhar is so much that the makers have decided to turn even the making of the film into a spectacle. All the BTS footages and cast interviews together will be collated into a full-length feature film and will be unveiled as a theatrical release in the last quarter of 2026, and then eventually make it to the OTT platform as well on which the films will be streaming.” The source further reveals the reason why the lead cast of the film isn’t doing any media interviews yet. “All the major players in the …

Rakesh Bedi shuns propaganda claims around Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Film paise kama rahi hai toh digest nahi hua’

Rakesh Bedi shuns propaganda claims around Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Film paise kama rahi hai toh digest nahi hua’

Actor Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar franchise has smashed box-office records, but the film has found itself at the centre of a growing debate, with a section of viewers branding it “propaganda”. Now, actor Rakesh Bedi, who has been earning praise for his portrayal of Jameel Jamali in the film, has dismissed the criticism. Dhurandhar 2, led by Ranveer Singh, was released on March 19. The actor has suggested that the backlash is driven more by jealousy than genuine concern, especially given the film’s roaring commercial success. Rakesh Bedi on propaganda label In an interview with Zoom, Rakesh came out in support of Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller, dismissing claims that the film carries a propaganda-driven narrative. He said, “It was timely. Timely matlab in the sense ki char din panch din das din aapke comments aaye but log toh kuch aur hi bol rahe hai. Log toh aaj bhi bol rahe hai ki housefull hai. I did a theatre in Delhi when the film first released and I asked one fan who was doing hand gestures what …

Dhurandhar 2 in legal trouble: Trimurti Films sues over use of Oye Oye song

Dhurandhar 2 in legal trouble: Trimurti Films sues over use of Oye Oye song

Even as Dhurandhar The Revenge continues shattering box office records, the Aditya Dhar film has landed in legal trouble. Production house Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Dhar’s B62 Studios over ‘unauthorised use’ of the song Oye Oye. Aditya Dhar The dispute concerns the rights to the track, co-composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and Viju Shah with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Originally featured in Rajiv Rai’s 1989 film Tridev, the song was sung by Amit Kumar and Sapna Mukherjee. In its plea, Trimurti Films has claimed that the song, or a version substantially similar to it, has been used in Dhurandhar The Revenge without obtaining the necessary licences or permissions. When contacted, Dhar’s legal representative Parag Khandhar, told us, “The matter was heard in court on Thursday. No interim injunction was granted over the song in the film. The Delhi High Court has referred all parties to mediation, scheduled for April 22, and deferred the hearing to May 6.” A representative from Trimurti Films also confirmed that the matter is currently being dealt with in court. …

Bombay HC bars filmmaker Santosh Kumar from claiming Aditya Dhar stole Dhurandhar’s script from him

Bombay HC bars filmmaker Santosh Kumar from claiming Aditya Dhar stole Dhurandhar’s script from him

As his recent release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to break box-office records, director Aditya Dhar has also received relief from the court in a case concerning alleged script theft. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating his allegation that director Aditya Dhar stole the script of Dhurandhar from him. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Filmmaker barred from making allegations against Aditya Dhar Aditya Dhar moved the HC, claiming that Santosh Kumar’s repeated media allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Justice Arif Doctor, while passing an interim order, noted that Dhar made a prima facie case for the grant of such relief. “Until the next date, the defendant (Kumar) shall be restrained from repeating words and remarks set out in the suit (filed by Dhar) and all other allegations of a similar nature,” the court said. The next hearing is scheduled for April 16. Dhurandhar was released in December. Starring Ranveer Singh, the spy thriller was a critical and commercial success, …

Aamir Khan finally reacts to Dhurandhar 2, praises Aditya Dhar’s vision: ‘Your passion, vision and hard work…’ | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan finally reacts to Dhurandhar 2, praises Aditya Dhar’s vision: ‘Your passion, vision and hard work…’ | Bollywood News

3 min readHyderabadApr 3, 2026 09:33 AM IST Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate both the box office and social media, with Aamir Khan emerging as the latest to congratulate Aditya Dhar and the team. The superstar took to his Aamir Khan Productions Instagram Stories to praise their creative vision and the hard work behind the film. Through the post, Aamir shared a poster of the film and tagged director Aditya Dhar along with cast members Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Alongside it, he wrote: “Heartiest congratulations to the entire team of Dhurandhar: The Revenge! Your passion, vision and hard work have truly resonated with audiences.” Coming from one of Bollywood’s most selective voices, the acknowledgment added another layer of industry validation to a film already drawing widespread praise. Aamir Khan spoke about Dhurandhar 2 at IFF 2026 This was not the first time Aamir had spoken about the sequel. At the second day of the inaugural International Film Festival of Delhi in 2026, where his own …

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

Dhurandhar 2 continues to break box office records and garner acclaim ever since its release last month on March 19. The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has also dominated social media conversation, with fans dissecting every frame of the Aditya Dhar-directed film. Adding fresh fuel to the buzz, a fan-made AI video has reimagined swaps if Dhurandhar was made with stars from the Malayalam film industry. As AI continues to blur the lines between past and present, see Dhurandhar cast if these Mollywood stars acted in the film. An ensemble of Mollywood stars In a March 31 post on Instagram, Akhil Vinayak, an AI artist, who goes by the name Kanavu Kadha on the platform, crafted a world where the intensity of the original film meets a fresh spin with actors from the Malayalam film industry playing the various characters. At the heart of this ‘what if’ scenario was the casting of Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait (originally played by Akshaye Khanna). Faahadh, who is no stranger to playing antagonistic and menacing …

Priyanka Chopra cheers for ‘dost’ Ranveer Singh in her Dhurandhar 2 review, thanks Aditya Dhar for his ‘artistry’

Priyanka Chopra cheers for ‘dost’ Ranveer Singh in her Dhurandhar 2 review, thanks Aditya Dhar for his ‘artistry’

Dhurandhar The Revenge is rewriting box-office records and has blown past all expectations. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, playing Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The sequel delves deeper into his character’s backstory and how he became an Indian spy in Pakistan. Several actors and viewers have hailed Ranveer’s performance as his career-best. Now actor Priyanka Chopra has seen the film and reviewed it, singling out the artistry of Aditya Dhar. (Also read: Nabil Gabol ‘real Jameel Jamali’ of Dhurandhar 2, sends love to Rakesh Bedi: Humara chehra ek jaisa hai) Priyanka Chopra is all praise for Ranveer Singh as she reviewed Dhurandhar The Revenge. Priyanka reviews Dhurandhar The Revenge Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka tagged the main cast and crew of the film while referring to Ranveer Singh as ‘mere dost’ (my friend). She wen on to add, “Aditya you’re a man with a mission. Dhurandhar in every way is a revelation. Thank you all for your artistry.” Ahead of the release, Aditya …

Karan Johar lauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

Karan Johar lauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

New Delhi, Karan Johar called Aditya Dhar an “outstanding filmmaker” as he praised his latest directorial “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”. Karan Johar lauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ The film released on March 19 and is a sequel to Dhar’s 2025 directorial “Dhurandhar”. Featuring Ranveer Singh, the film has earned over ₹1000 crore at the global box office. Johar shared the poster of the film on his Instagram handle on Friday. He added a caption, narrating his experience of watching the film. “The heart-wrenching backstory of Jaskirat… the heartbreaking sacrifices made for our motherland… The humanisation and layered back story even of the antagonist… the impeccable craft… the soundscape and the all round cinematic prowess proves the brilliance and directorial command of ADITYA DHAR … what an absolutely astounding and outstanding filmmaker he is… he not only raises the mainstream bar but also creates a new one… yeh naya director hai,” he wrote in the caption. He also lauded Singh’s performance in the film. “Box office records todke ghusega bhi aur har record maarega bhi!! Aur …

Aamir Khan says he is yet to watch Dhurandhar 2, congratulates makers on the success: ‘I hear only praises of the film’

Aamir Khan says he is yet to watch Dhurandhar 2, congratulates makers on the success: ‘I hear only praises of the film’

Dhurandhar 2 continues to shatter box-office records. The spy thriller has been on a bumper run ever since it was released on March 19, and it has now crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide. From Alia Bhatt to Kangana Ranaut, Allu Arjun to Rajinikanth, several stars have seen the film and praised it on social media. Aamir Khan has now shared that, although he has yet to watch the film, he has been hearing only ‘praises’ for the Ranveer Singh-starrer. (Also read: ₹1000 cr in a week; outpaces Baahubali, RRR”>Dhurandhar 2 worldwide box office collection day 7: Ranveer Singh film mints ₹1000 cr in a week; outpaces Baahubali, RRR) Aamir Khan sent his best wishes to the team of Dhurandhar. What Aamir said Speaking on the second day of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026, Aamir said, “I have not seen the film yet. But I hear only praises of the film. Dhurandhar 1 and now Dhurandhar 2. Both the films have done exceptionally well, and my very best wishes to the team.” Meanwhile, Aamir …