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‘Prepared for National Awards’: Aditya Dhar’s confident claim amid Dhurandhar 2’s success

‘Prepared for National Awards’: Aditya Dhar’s confident claim amid Dhurandhar 2’s success

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar is clearly having a moment with Dhurandhar The Revenge, continuing its strong run at the box office and dominating online chatter. Amid the praise, some have even gone so far as to say he deserves a National Award – a sentiment Aditya isn’t shying away from. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 was released on March 19. Aditya Dhar on National Award Amid the film’s massive success, Aditya recently responded to a Dhurandhar 2 review by Sankshita, niece of veteran actor Raj Zutshi, and his reaction has caught everyone’s attention. In Dhurandhar 2, Raj Zutshi played the role of Lt. General Shamshad Hassan, the Director General of ISI. Talking about the film, Sankshita wrote, “@main_zutshirai Chaaachuuuu! It was wonderful to see you on screen again. ‘I’ll have to share this with someone.’ @adityadharfilms. Mr Dhar!!! What an extraordinary film! Sequels can be challenging, given the high expectations from the original, but Dhurandhar 2 has genuinely exceeded them all! You truly deserve a National Award for the remarkable legacy you’ve built!” Aditya reposted her review …

Dhurandhar actor Danish Pandor reveals how his life changed after Aditya Dhar’s film

Dhurandhar actor Danish Pandor reveals how his life changed after Aditya Dhar’s film

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It is not just Ranveer Singh or Aditya Dhar who have been receiving praise for Dhurandhar; every character in the film has been earning equal love and recognition from the audience. In a recent conversation with Just Too Filmy, Danish Pandor, who essays the role of Uzair Baloch in the movie, opened up about how his life changed after the film’s success. Danish Pandor reveals parents reaction and how life changed after Dhurandhar. Danish Pandor on how his life changed after Dhurandhar Danish admitted that life changed significantly for him after Dhurandhar and said, “Zindagi mein bahut tabdiliyat hue hai Dhurandhar ke baad. Connections bahut acche jude hain puri awaam ke saath, toh voh bahut khoobsurat hai (A lot has changed in my life after Dhurandhar. I’ve built a beautiful connection with the audience, and that has been very special). It’s like a validation for me that I have been able to justify what I have done because people are showing so much love.” He also revealed how Aditya Dhar briefly narrated the script to …

Paresh Rawal feels he should have been a part of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: ‘Pehli baar laga main hota toh maza aata’

Paresh Rawal feels he should have been a part of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: ‘Pehli baar laga main hota toh maza aata’

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been creating waves and shattering records at the box office. Amid the film’s massive success, actor Paresh Rawal, who has previously worked with Aditya, spoke to PTI about how he wished he had been a part of the franchise. He also praised the film and called it a “saga”. Paresh Rawal says Dhurandhar is not just a film but a saga. Paresh Rawal says he wishes he was a part of Dhurandhar The Revenge Speaking about the success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Paresh said, “Dekhi, Dhurandhar 1 and 2 dekhi, part 1 do baar dekhi, dusri ek baar dekhi, vapas dekhne jaana hai. Mujhe hona chahiye tha ismein (I have watched both parts, watched part 1 twice and part 2 once, and I want to watch it again. I should have been a part of the film).” Paresh had essayed the role of NSA Govind Bhardwaj, a character based on Ajit Doval, in Uri: The Surgical Strike. In Dhurandhar, R Madhavan played a character inspired by Ajit Doval. …

Screen Awards 2026 full list of winners: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar wins big, Ranveer Singh gets Best Actor trophy

Screen Awards 2026 full list of winners: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar wins big, Ranveer Singh gets Best Actor trophy

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Screen Awards 2026 full list of winners: Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner of the night, bagging 14 awards, with Ranveer Singh taking home the Best Actor trophy. Meanwhile, Neeraj Ghaywan‘s Homebound was named the Best Film award at the ceremony. Screen Awards 2026 full list of winners: The award ceremony was held in Mumbai on Sunday. Homebound, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter, was up against films such as Dhadak 2, Dhurandhar, Haq, Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, Superboys of Malegaon, and Chhaava. Aditya Dhar was named Best Director for his blockbuster film Dhurandhar, while Ranveer Singh took home the Best Actor (Male) trophy for his portrayal of an Indian spy operating in Pakistan. Akshaye Khanna won Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for his role as a gangster in Dhurandhar. The award ceremony was held in Mumbai on Sunday. Here’s the full list of winners: Dhurandhar Haq Homebound – Winner Saiyaara Sitaare Zameen Par Superboys Of Malegaon Chaava Best Actor (Female) Triptii Dimri (Dhadak 2) …

R Madhavan goes incognito to watch Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 in Mumbai, picture emerges online

R Madhavan goes incognito to watch Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 in Mumbai, picture emerges online

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge is continuing its dream run at the box office, drawing glowing praise from both the industry and audiences. Amid the film’s soaring popularity, R Madhavan recently decided to witness the excitement up close and quietly headed to a theatre incognito to catch the film among fans. In Dhurandhar, R Madhavan played the role of Ajay Sanyal, Director of IB. R Madhavan goes incognito In an unexpected moment, Madhavan was recently spotted at a theatre in Mumbai, blending in with the crowd as he casually watched his own film like any other excited viewer. The candid moment was shared by exhibitor Akkshay Rathie on Instagram Stories. In the clip, Madhavan appears completely at ease, taking in the audience’s reactions and immersing himself in the big-screen experience. Along with the image, Akshaye quipped, “ISI can make whatever plans they want to. Just let them know, Ajay Sanyal has his eyes on them all the time! Such a fun time catching.” Later, he took to his Instagram handle to share a picture …

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

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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 …

Curious case of Bollywood’s ‘silence’ on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: Why south stars are louder in cheering for Hindi film

Curious case of Bollywood’s ‘silence’ on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: Why south stars are louder in cheering for Hindi film

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On Tuesday, Dhurandhar The Revenge crossed ₹1400 crore at the global box office. It is the first Hindi film to cross the mark without the benefit of a windfall from China. In just 13 days, it is the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time and is almost certain to finish in the top 2, maybe even at the very top. In the two weeks it has spent at the ticket window, the film has galvanised the nation, sparking memes, discussions, and dissections. In an interview with HT, veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan compared its impact to that of Sholay, arguably the greatest Indian film ever. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is now the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. And yet, for a film that has broken every Bollywood box-office record, the praise from within the industry is muted. Many fans have complained that Bollywood is ‘silent’ on the film. While that may be an exaggeration, it is not far from the truth. The biggest cheer for Dhurandhar 2 has come from the south, be it from filmmakers …

Nag Ashwin hails Aditya Dhar’s ‘genius’ in Dhurandhar 2, lauds Ranveer Singh for ‘always raising the bar’ | Bollywood News

Nag Ashwin hails Aditya Dhar’s ‘genius’ in Dhurandhar 2, lauds Ranveer Singh for ‘always raising the bar’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 31, 2026 05:02 PM IST Dhurandhar The Revenge continues to rewrite box office history with every passing day. The Ranveer Singh-led film, which released on March 19, has comfortably crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark, collecting Rs 1,027.95 crore gross in India and an impressive Rs 1,392.23 crore worldwide. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film now stands just behind Pushpa 2 and Baahubali 2 in the list of India’s highest-grossing films. Alongside its strong theatrical run, the film has also been drawing praise from across the industry, with Nag Ashwin, director of Kalki 2898 AD, among the latest to weigh in. ALSO READ: Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 12 LIVE Updates Taking to Instagram Stories, Nag wrote, “The genius of Aditya Dhar really shines in the beginning and ending of Dhurandhar 2. Beyond all the action and explosion, it is the mother’s hug and the longing for that hug, that hit hardest.” Photo: Instagram/Nag Ashwin He also praised Ranveer Singh’s performance, adding, “Ranveer Singh always vanishing into his roles. …

Anupam Kher says people are choosing to watch Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar because they like it: ‘They are not idiots’

Anupam Kher says people are choosing to watch Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar because they like it: ‘They are not idiots’

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Dhurandhar 2 has been on a bumper run at the box office, shattering records and winning praise from viewers and celebrities alike. The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, took just seven days to scale the ₹1000-crore mark worldwide. Actor Anupam Kher has once again spoken highly of the film and shared via news agency ANI that people who use terms and labels like ‘propaganda’ to define cinema should not be taken into account. Anupam Kher has urged that the industry should celebrate Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2. What Anupam shared While speaking to reporters at the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, Anupam said, “I think we should ignore people who are calling cinema propaganda films. We are putting too much energy onto them, they are redundant people, they are irrelevant people. Let’s celebrate the success of ‘The Kashmir Files’, let’s celebrate the success of Dhurandhar. People are not idiots. People are not idiots that they are going to see 12 o’clock show, housefull. People who go to see the film because …

Dhurandhar 2 – 5 Things We Wish Had Happened In Aditya Dhar’s Blockbuster Sequel

Dhurandhar 2 – 5 Things We Wish Had Happened In Aditya Dhar’s Blockbuster Sequel

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Photo Credit: Jio Studios) Few could have predicted the massive impact and astounding theatrical success of Aditya Dhar’s spy-action thriller Dhurandhar ahead of its December 5, 2025, release. The film went on to gross a staggering ₹1354.84 crore worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time, behind only Pushpa 2: The Rule, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and Dangal. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is now following in its footsteps and setting the box office on fire. So far, the Ranveer Singh-led follow-up has already raked in ₹1365.06 crore globally. While it remains to be seen how soon it can outgross the original, here are five things we wish had been different in the sequel. Note: Major Spoilers Ahead for Dhurandhar & Dhurandhar: The Revenge 1. More Screen Time for R. Madhavan & Yami Gautam R. Madhavan played the role of Ajay Sanyal, the director of IB, and delivered an intentionally restrained and nuanced performance that has been widely appreciated by cinephiles and industry enthusiasts. However, several fans felt that Dhurandhar 2 …