Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has surpassed the Hollywood film Avatar: Fire and Ash in its third weekend and managed to strengthen its hold at the Indian box office.
The Aditya Dhar directorial continues to go strong and has now minted Rs 800 crore worldwide. Dhurandhar earned Rs 483 crore net in its first 15 days at the ticket window. On Saturday, the film performed even better than on the third Friday, registering a nearly 50 per cent jump in domestic collections. It earned Rs 33.50 crore net in India on the day, taking its total domestic haul after 16 days to Rs 516.50 crore net (Rs 619.75 crore gross).
Apart from fans and critics, several filmmakers have also reviewed the film and shared their views.
After recently grabbing headlines for his reported fallout with Deepika Padukone over Spirit, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has now come forward to praise her husband, Ranveer Singh, for his performance in Dhurandhar. Taking to social media, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote, "Built like a man who doesn't talk much and carries a masculine spine."
On Saturday, Sandeep also took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to praise director Aditya Dhar for the film and laud the cast for their performances.
"DHURANDHAR is built like a man who doesn't talk much & carries a masculine spine.... DHURANDHAR The title fits because the film moves with dominance & fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music, performances, screenplay & direction are on the top," he wrote.
The director added, "#AkshayKhanna sir and @RanveerOfficial erased into air & just disappeared into characters effortlessly... Thank you @AdityaDharFilms for making everyone experience the true weight of untold sacrifices."
Responding to Vanga's post, Aditya wrote, "Thank you, my Dearest Sandeep. Coming from you, this means a great deal. I've always admired the fearlessness with which you stand by your cinema and your faith in unapologetic, masculine storytelling."
"Dhurandhar was shaped with sincerity, restraint, and conviction—your words give that journey its quiet validation. Grateful for voices like yours that keep Indian cinema honest, rooted, and strong. Two filmmakers, different paths – yet walking as brothers toward a stronger cinema and a braver tomorrow for our country. Cinema remembers the brave, not the agreeable," he added.
Deepika Padukone grabbed headlines after Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit replaced her after Deepika allegedly requested Sandeep for an 8-hour workday.
The chatter grew stronger when Sandeep Vanga posted a scathing note seemingly criticising Deepika for 'ousting' the script of his next film, Spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are.... Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?"
Kangana Ranaut also praised Aditya Dhar's film, but didn't mention any actor in the appreciation post
"I watched #dhurandhar and had a great time . Totally inspired by the art and craft of this masterpiece but honest huge admiration for the intent of the filmmaker. Dear Aaditya Dhar ji border pe hamare defence forces, sarkar mein hamare Modi ji aur Bollywood cinema mein aap, khoob kambal kutayi karo in pakistani terrorists ki, maza aa gaya (On our border, it is our defence forces, in the government, it's Prime Minister Modi and in our cinema, it's you. Beat up those Pakistani terrorists. Had so much fun), whistled and clapped all the way!! Superb work by everyone lekin Dhurandhar of this show is the filmmaker himself @adityadharfilms. Congratulations, Yami Gautam," she wrote.
Before this, filmmakers likeRam Gopal Varma, Karan Johar, and Siddharth Anand also voiced a fair share of praise on Dhurandhar.
Aditya Dhar has been responding to everyone and has expressed deep gratitude.
