Dhurandhar Makes History As The Only Indian Movie Franchise To Cross The 3100 Crore Mark Worldwide The Dhurandhar franchise has achieved a historic milestone in Indian cinema by becoming the first Indian movie franchise to surpass the 3100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. This unprecedented success has solidified its place in cinematic history, with its combined worldwide collections reaching a staggering 3186.22 crore. The franchise’s achievement surpasses even the previous record held by the Baahubali series, which grossed 2450 crore. The franchise’s journey began with its first installment, which initially garnered modest attention but quickly gained momentum through exceptional word-of-mouth acclaim. The film, released without being an event film, managed to captivate audiences both in India and internationally. It grossed 1354.84 crore globally, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema. The success of the first part laid the foundation for the sequel, which was positioned as a major event in Bollywood. Dhurandhar 2, backed by the goodwill of its predecessor, launched with record-breaking numbers. It registered an impressive opening and continued to draw audiences for over 50 days. As of day 52, the sequel had grossed 1831.38 crore worldwide, further cementing the franchise’s dominance. The combined success of both installments has positioned Dhurandhar as a landmark achievement in the industry. The franchise was directed by Aditya Dhar, who brought a unique vision to the project. The estimated budget for the entire franchise was 450 crore, reflecting the scale of the production. It was produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios.#aditya_dhar #jio_studios #dhurandhar #jyoti_deshpande #lokesh_dhar
Salman Khan’s Cameo in ‘Raja Shivaji’ Sparks Enthusiasm and Debate Bollywood actor Salman Khan made a surprise appearance in Riteish Deshmukh’s historical film Raja Shivaji, playing the role of Jeeva Mahala, one of the Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s most trusted warriors. The 60-year-old actor’s cameo, which features him in an orange turban, kurta, and wielding a Maratha sword, has become a standout moment in the film. Clips of his dramatic entrance—showing him standing beside Shivaji, portrayed by Riteish—have gone viral on social media, with fans praising his performance. The film, which premiered globally in Marathi and Hindi on May 1, chronicles the life and legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, a key figure in Indian history. Riteish Deshmukh stars as the titular character, while his son portrays a younger version of the warrior king. The movie is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company and presented by Jio Studios. Salman’s cameo has been widely celebrated by fans, who have described it as “unmatchable” and a highlight of the film. Social media users have praised his portrayal of Jeeva Mahala, with one fan writing, “Bro is unmatchable in giving the most shouted cameos in theater.” Another user remarked, “This look of Megastar #SalmanKhan reminds me of VEER + SULTAN combo,” while another called it “pure iconic stuff by Salman Khan.” The actor’s appearance reportedly drew cheers and applause from cinema-goers during the film’s theatrical run. However, not all reactions have been positive. Some critics and netizens have questioned the inclusion of Salman’s cameo in a film with a serious and historical tone. One viewer tweeted, “Honestly, it’s getting hard to understand why Salman Khan is doing a cameo in almost every film now.#salman_khan #jyoti_deshpande #genelia_deshmukh #riteish_deshmukh #mumbai_film_company
Ranveer Singh made a playful remark during a special screening of Dhurandhar 2, teasing co-star Yami Gautam and director Aditya Dhar. The event, held in Mumbai on March 18, featured the film’s cast and crew, including Jyoti Deshpande, who delivered a heartfelt gratitude speech. Deshpande praised Dhar’s composure and determination, calling him “the voice of reason” and someone who “always gets his way.” Dhar, in his speech, expressed gratitude to the audience, cast, and crew, acknowledging their support as crucial to the film’s success. He mentioned the overwhelming positive response, including memes, and emphasized the collective effort that made the project possible. During the event, Ranveer and Yami Gautam were spotted in the audience. When called upon, Ranveer joked about Dhar’s reputation for “getting his way,” pointing toward Yami and quipping, “Yeah, ‘gets his way’ wali baat yahan par aakar khatam ho jaati hai.” The comment drew laughter from the crowd, including Yami and others present. The film, Dhurandhar 2, opened strongly at the box office, grossing ₹60 crore in Hindi on its first Monday. The Telugu version added ₹3.50 crore, while the Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil versions contributed ₹0.15 crore, ₹0.15 crore, and ₹1.20 crore, respectively. By March 19, the film had already earned ₹102.55 crore in India, with 21,633 shows allocated. The sequel, released in December 2025, became the year’s highest-grossing film and the top earner in a single language. It features Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt reprising their roles. Yami Gautam and Ranveer Singh are central to the cast, continuing their collaboration from the original film.#aditya_dhar #ranveer_singh #dhurandhar_2 #yami_gautam #jyoti_deshpande
धुरंधर ने रिलीज होते ही बॉक्स ऑफिस पर रिकॉर्ड तोड़ कमाई करना शुरू कर दिया है. आदित्य धर फिल्म को मिल रहे प्यार से खुश हैं. लेकिन उनका ये सफर चुनौती भरा रहा है. फिल्म रिलीज के बाद उन्होंने हाथ जोड़ते हुए सबका शुक्रिया अदा किया. कोविड के बाद से हिंदी सिनेमा के हालात बदल चुके हैं. अब किसी फिल्म के लिए ऑडियंस को घर से सिनेमाघर तक लाना मुश्किल हो गया है. कई बार ये भी कहा जाता है कि बॉलीवुड खत्म है. अब ओटीटी का दौर है. लेकिन आदित्य धर ने धुरंधर से इस बात को पूरी तरह गलत साबित कर दिया है. धुरंधर एक ऐसी फिल्म बन गई, जिसके लिए लोग दौड़े-दौड़े आ रहे हैं. फिल्म के ओपनिंग डे पर वर्ल्ड वाइड 220 करोड़ का कलेक्शन हो गया है. इसके अलावा ईद के दिन भी फिल्म को अच्छा रिवाज मिलने वाला है. फिल्म के प्रोड्यूसर ज्योति देशपांडे ने कहा कि ये सफर बिल्कुल आसान नहीं रहा है. यहां तक पहुंचने के लिए हमने बहुत उतार-चढ़ाव देखे हैं. लेकिन आदित्य हमेशा हंसता रहता है. वह हर चीज को बहुत शांति से डील करता है. कभी पैनिक नहीं होता. जब भी बोलता है तो उसकी वजह होती है. वह इसे चाहिए वाला करता है. ज्योति ने कहा कि इसलिए आदित्य स्पेशल है. उन्होंने रणवीर सिंह के बारे में भी कहा कि वह इस फिल्म के लिए बहुत ज्यादा उत्साहित हैं. राकेश बेदी ने कहा कि रणवीर कहां हो नीचे आओ. आदित्य धर ने फिल्म के सफलता के लिए सभी का शुक्रिया बर्ना है. उन्होंने कहा कि आप लोगों के बिना ये मुमकिन नहीं था. इसके बाद उन्होंने हाथ जोड़कर फिर से सभका धन्यवाद किया. फिल्म के लोगों के समर्थन के बिना ये सफलता नहीं हो सकती थी.#ranveer_singh #dhurandhar #rakesh_bedi #aditya_dhara #jyoti_deshpande
