Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ created a stir at the box office. The film and its sequel ‘Dhurandhar: Revenge’ together grossed over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide, making the franchise one of the biggest commercial successes of Indian cinema. Co-producer Jyoti Deshpande said that in view of the increasing production expenses, the makers along with Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar adopted a risk-sharing model. Also, the film which was initially going to be made in one part, was later decided to be divided into two parts.

Ranveer Singh took less fees in ‘Dhurandhar’
Recently, in a conversation with ET Digital, Jyoti Deshpande said that both Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar decided to take a low upfront fee for the film and instead chose to share in the profits through a backend deal. He said, “Ranveer had come to ‘Dhurandhar’ with a low fixed fee and a backend deal, due to which he got the benefit of that agreement. Aditya also chose low fixed fees and backend. They got good profits by working with us. This is how you distribute both risk and reward.

He said, ‘We bet completely for Dhurandhar. The cost of making the film was almost double what we had initially thought. But later it changed into two parts. In the end we all got good benefits from it.

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He said, ‘Dhurandhar was written as a single story. It was conceived and budgeted as a film. But when we completed the first shooting schedule, we realized that the budget had increased much more than originally estimated. He said, ‘The footage that came from the first schedule was amazing. Looking at the story, we felt that it had so much potential that it could be made into a two-part film.

He said, ‘Initially it was completely based on Pakistan. We were talking about the ‘deep state’, which is a concept that has been around for years. He also said that explaining a geopolitical thought to a general audience was a big challenge in itself, and this is what drew him towards this project.

Jyoti Deshpande praised the film
Also praised the unique narrative structure. He said, ‘I liked its chapterized format very much. I’m a fan of this kind of storytelling, and it’s done very well in Western films. In today’s time, people have become accustomed to watching such content on OTT, which is episodic and immersive. This allows the audience to spend more time with that world and characters. That’s why I liked such an idea in which the film does not just have a beginning, middle and end, but completely immerses the audience in that world.

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He said that the makers were confident that ‘Dhurandhar’ could become a long-running franchise. ‘We felt that if we could get it right, it could become a franchise that would continue to attract audiences for years. Like ‘James Bond’ or ‘Mission: Impossible’ these are such franchises.

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has been continuously making headlines since the film ‘Dhurandhar’. The film ‘Dhurandhar’ released last year was a hit at the box office. The film received a very good response from the audience as well as celebs. Its sequel, released on March 19, also did well at the box office. After blockbuster films like ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’, filmmaker Aditya Dhar is now preparing to take this franchise forward in a different style.

Will the BTS version of ‘Dhurandhar’ also come to theatres?
According to Hindustan Times reports, the makers are planning to release a behind-the-scenes (BTS) film in theaters for the first time to show the making of the ‘Dhurandhar’ universe. It is being told that this film will include special moments during the shooting, detailing, and interviews of the star cast, which will be presented as a full-length feature film.

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According to the report, a full-length feature film is being made by combining all the behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage and interviews of the star cast related to the film, which will be released in theaters in the last months of 2026 and will also be streamed on OTT later.

According to sources, due to this special project, the film’s lead stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal and director Aditya Dhar are currently maintaining distance from media interactions. It is being told that his first interview will be a part of this BTS film, which will be released directly in theatres. This may be the first experiment of its kind in Indian cinema, so the makers are taking special care that no BTS video gets leaked before the release.

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At present, there has been no official announcement regarding this BTS film, but if this plan is successful, then it can not only take the success of the blockbuster franchise further, but can also set a new trend in Indian cinema.

Bollywood director Aditya Dhar is enjoying the success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ these days. This film of his, which was released on March 19, is making huge money at the box office since the first day. The film has made many big records in its name. Amidst the immense success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, director Aditya Dhar is now in the news about his upcoming films. He is ready to rock the box office once again.

These films are in Aditya Dhar’s box
According to the report of Variety India, Aditya Dhar is currently working on 3 big projects, which include ‘The Immortal Ashwatthama’, a historical film and a sports drama. After the success of ‘Dhurandhar’, he will restart his old dream project ‘Ashwatthama’, which was stalled due to budget. Earlier Vicky Kaushal was going to be seen in this film, but now Aditya is going to start it again with a fresh and bigger budget.

Aditya Dhar will rock again with Ranveer Singh
Aditya wants to make a historical epic based on the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, about which he is quite excited. He has been discussing this project with Ranveer Singh since last year. If the talks go well then the pair of Aditya and Ranveer can come together once again. Aditya and Ranveer have already had a lot of talks regarding this film and it is believed that in the coming few weeks they can sit again and take a final decision on it.

Will Aditya Dhar take a break from films?
Apart from this, Aditya is considering making a sports drama film, which he is preparing to make on a large scale. Although the director has not announced any film yet, there is talk in the film circles that Aditya’s next film will be one of these three.

There is also talk that after 3 years of hard work in ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Aditya is going to take a break from films for some time.

Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is ruling the box office these days. The film is getting very good response from the audience as well as celebs. All the actors of the film are making headlines. Recently, an actor of the film has expressed his displeasure with director Aditya Dhar.

This actor is the mystery man of social media influencer Chandrika Dixit i.e. Saifi, who shared a video and told that he was cast in the film ‘Dhurandhar’. She had 6 scenes in the film, but not a single scene was shown.

Saifi angry at Aditya Dhar
Saifi shared a video, in which she said that you all must have seen my film ‘Dhurandhar’, but for those who have not seen it, I want to say one thing, Aditya Dhar, who is the director of this film, I don’t know what enmity is there, if he is watching a video with my Chandrika, then I don’t know why they cut all these scenes. I have 6 scenes in the film and 6 scenes have been cut.

He said that I want to say only one thing to the director that brother, if there is any enmity with me that I am making a video with Chandrika and that thing is hurting you, then brother, what is the point of deleting the scene in it. Secondly, my background voice has come in the song, which you must have seen in the scene of Baazigar O Baazigar. Let me tell you, when we were shooting, everything was perfect.

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— Sumit (@beingsumit01) March 24, 2026

Had role with Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt
She further told that she had a personal shoot with Ranveer Singh and she also had a shoot with Sanjay Dutt. Don’t know when and how all this happened, because he could not watch the film due to Eid, he reacted only when he saw the film. He said, it has also come in the news that my roles have been cut. Saifi further said that my scene was in Part 1 only, but because the film was big, it was cast in Part 2.

I will work at a very big level – Saifi
He said that I want to tell one thing to the director that brother, it is okay, if you wanted to cut any of my scenes, if you had any personal enmity with me, or you are watching any of my things, after seeing you with Chandrika, if you start feeling that he is becoming famous with Chandrika, then I will cut his scenes, do not take tension, Chandrika and I can work at a very high level.

Aditya Dhar is the owner of property worth crores
Aditya Dhar’s lifestyle is most talked about about his premium house in Bandra, Mumbai. Bandra is not just an area, but is considered a big hub of the film industry. Apart from Mumbai, there are reports that Aditya Dhar also has a duplex house in Chandigarh. This gives the impression that they are not dependent on just one city, but keep their assets balanced by investing them in different places.

According to reports, Aditya Dhar has an ancestral property in Himachal Pradesh, which is in the name of his wife Yami. Apart from this, he has a BMW X7, whose price is said to be around Rs 1.25 to 1.29 crore. There are also expensive cars like Audi Q7 and Audi A4.

Producer-director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who has made films on serious issues like ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’, posted on social media and praised the entire team of the recently released film ‘Dhurandhar’. He especially addressed director Aditya Dhar and lead actor Ranveer Singh and encouraged them.

Vivek Ranjan praised ‘Dhurandhar’ team
Vivek Ranjan posted on the stories section of the social media platform Instagram, in which he told that it is difficult to make such films and he understands this very well. He congratulated the team for choosing such a delicate topic. He wrote, ‘Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh, you have done wonders. You forget those who criticize the film. He further wrote, ‘I know how difficult it is to make films that challenge the existing ecosystem. Go, celebrate. When I come back I will definitely watch this film. Always best.

This post of Vivek has come at a time when ‘Dhurandhar’ is getting mixed reactions on social media. Some people are praising the story and presentation of the film while some users are also trolling. In such a situation, this supportive message of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is a big boost for the entire team of the film.

Let us tell you, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri himself is one of those filmmakers who challenged the mainstream narrative by making films like ‘The Kashmir Files’ and also faced a lot of criticism. Hence his saying that how difficult it is to make films that challenge the ecosystem.

Ashok Pandit also praised the film
Before Vivek Ranjan, film producer-director Ashok Pandit also praised the cast along with the story of the film. He worked with Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, R. Called Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and his friend Rakesh Bedi as a surprise package. He said that the performance of every artist is nuanced and impressive, which leaves a deep impact on the audience. Ashok praised Aditya Dhar for presenting this sensitive and complex subject so delicately on screen.

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam is celebrating her 37th birthday today. On this special occasion, her husband and filmmaker Aditya Dhar has wished her in a very special way. He shared a post on social media and wrote a heart-touching note for the actress, saying that he considers himself very lucky to have Yami in his life and wished her a happy birthday, calling her his favorite person.

Aditya Dhar wished in a special way
In his post, ‘Dhurandhar’ director Aditya Dhar praised Yami not only as his life partner but also for the love and warmth she brought to his world.

While sharing many beautiful candid pictures of Yami, he wrote in the caption, ‘Happy Birthday, Yami. You are my favorite person with whom I always feel good talking, laughing, making plans and meeting when I return home. You are so kind and caring. I consider myself lucky to be able to live this life with you. I love you!’ In these pictures, Yami can be seen enjoying the beautiful mountain view, working out in the gym and recently enjoying her mountain getaway.

Where did you first meet?
Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar met for the first time on the sets of the 2019 blockbuster film ‘Yuri: The Surgical Strike’, in which Aditya was the director of the film and Yami played an important role. This acquaintance that started as a friendship gradually turned into a deep relationship and after keeping their relationship private for a few months, Yami and Aditya surprised their fans by getting married in June 2021. In 2024, their relationship reached another beautiful turning point when their son Vedvid was born.

Yami and Aditya’s work front
Talking about the work front, Yami Gautam was last seen in ‘Haq’, which is an impactful drama film inspired by an important decision of the Supreme Court. The film’s director Suparn S. Verma and Emraan Hashmi was also in the lead role. Meanwhile, Aditya Dhar is ready for the release of his upcoming big film ‘Dhurandhar’. This film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Khanna, R. Big stars like Madhavan and Arjun Rampal are included. The trailer of the film has created enthusiasm and excitement among the audience.