4 min readMumbaiJul 31, 2026 10:33 PM IST The landscape has changed dramatically with the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. The two-part epic not only rewrote box office history by shattering multiple records but also emerged as a cultural phenomenon, cementing its place in the history books. Recently, the film’s co-producer and Jio Studios CEO Jyoti Deshpande reflected on the ambitious journey of bringing the blockbuster to life, revealing how conviction kept the project moving despite repeated challenges. ‘Dhurandhar overran multiple times’ Speaking to Outlook Business, Deshpande revealed that Dhurandhar exceeded its budget several times during production. However, she and Aditya Dhar remained steadfast because they believed they were creating something truly extraordinary. “Dhurandhar is a project that overran multiple times, and I indulged it every time. I reinvented it. You know, somehow one part became two parts, but we found a way.” When asked what kept the team going despite the mounting costs, she replied simply, “Because there was mad conviction.” Elaborating on that conviction, she credited every member of the team for committing …