Ranveer Singh Shocked by Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar Before Its Record-Breaking Success
Ranveer Singh recently reflected on his reaction to the story of Dhurandhar, revealing that he was taken aback even before the film became a box office phenomenon. The actor shared an old clip from the trailer launch last year, giving fans a peek into his initial surprise.
Ranveer on Being Shocked
In the clip, Ranveer said,
“Jab Aditya ne kahaani sunaai main toh hakka bakka reh gaya. Main ne pucha, sir aisa hota hai? He said, ‘Haan beta, aisa bhi hota hai.’ When we first engaged, I was shocked that he was even making something like this. But he said yaar karna hai, dikhaana hai duniya ko hum kaun hai. He assumes the responsibility of Indian cinema and that is why he is a champion.”
He emphasized that director Aditya Dhar takes on the weight of Indian cinema with every project, which is why Ranveer considers him a true champion.
Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Record
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released on March 19, has already entered the prestigious Rs 500 crore club in India. On its first Monday, it earned Rs 65 crore from 20,382 shows. After five days, the domestic collection stood at Rs 519.12 crore (net), while the worldwide gross reached Rs 829.76 crore, according to Sacnilk.
The extended weekend saw the film begin with Rs 102.55 crore on March 19, followed by Rs 80.72 crore on March 20, and Rs 113 crore on March 21. Hindi collections alone contributed Rs 60 crore on the first Monday, while Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil versions added Rs 3.50 crore, Rs 0.15 crore, Rs 0.15 crore, and Rs 1.20 crore respectively.
NDTV praised the film, noting, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge must be watched for all the answers you are seeking from the first film and for Ranveer Singh.”
Rumours About Dhurandhar 3
With the massive success of the sequel, speculation about a potential Dhurandhar 3 has been rife. However, casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently addressed the rumours in an interview with Zoom, saying, “Aisa kuch nahi hone wala. Bohot sare rumours hai.” He added that any clarification regarding future installments would be addressed directly on X.
The Dhurandhar Legacy
Originally released in December 2025, Dhurandhar emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year and the top earner in a single language. Ranveer Singh reprised his role alongside Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, cementing the franchise as a milestone in contemporary Indian cinema.
