Kannada cinema superstar Shiva Rajkumar has praised Bollywood’s blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’. In the press conference on the success of his film ’45’, he described director Aditya Dhar’s multi-starrer film as brilliant. South superstar Surya Shivkumar especially praised the acting of Akshay Khanna and Ranveer Singh.

Shiva Rajkumar praised
Shiva Rajkumar said, the sentiments of ‘Dhurandhar’ are wonderful. The film has been produced in an excellent manner. Every actor has given excellent performance in the film. He was very impressed by Akshay Khanna’s acting, but he described Ranveer Singh’s role as even more special.

Explaining the difference in the roles of both the actors, Shivrajkumar said, ‘Akshay Khanna’s character was such that he could show different shades of his character, there was a lot of freedom. At the same time, Ranveer Singh’s role demanded a lot of restraint and subtlety, which is not easy to do. Ranveer has played it brilliantly and beautifully.

Surya Shivkumar shared a special post
Apart from Shiva Rajkumar, South superstar Surya Shivakumar also shared a special post on social media regarding the film Dhurandhar. He has created a huge discussion among the fans with his post. On his official

Surya wrote that he was completely impressed by Aditya Dhar’s craft and this film shook him to the core. Congratulating the entire team, he said that this film is a special achievement for Indian cinema. In his post, Surya also especially praised the star cast of the film.

Thank you @AdityaDharFilms for giving this masterpiece. #Dhurandhar what a movie! Completely blown by your craft… love & respect to you and the whole team. Special congrats to my bro @ActorMadhavan – what a transformation! #AkshayeKhanna & @RanveerOfficial congrats on a very…

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) January 3, 2026

He R. Calling Madhavan as ‘brother’, he praised his transformation and said that it becomes difficult to recognize Madhavan in this character. Along with this, Surya wrote for Akshay Khanna and Ranveer Singh that this blockbuster is a fully deserved result of their hard work and talent.

Tax free in Ladakh
The film ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to perform well at the box office. Along with the common people, the stars of the film industry are also describing the acting of the film and the actors as strong. At the same time, the film has been declared tax free in Ladakh. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta announced this on his ‘X’ account.

Part 2 will come on March 19
‘Dhurandhar’, released on December 5, stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna along with Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal along with stars like Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi are in important roles. The second part of the film is also ready for release. The makers recently announced that the film will be released in theaters on March 19 on the occasion of Eid this year.

Since its release in theaters almost a month ago, everyone from Akshay Khanna to Ranveer Singh has been receiving praise for their performances. Meanwhile, senior actor Rakesh Bedi has also received a lot of appreciation for playing the role of politician Jamel Jamali. The film’s casting director Mukesh Chhabra told that Rakesh Bedi had tears of joy in his eyes after seeing the response to the film.

There were tears of happiness in Rakesh Bedi’s eyes.
Speaking to India Today, the film’s casting director Mukesh Chhabra told that recently he met Rakesh Bedi in his office. During this, Rakesh shared his feedback on his character in Dhurandhar. Chhabra said- ‘He said, ‘I have been acting for 49 years, but I have never felt like a star as I am feeling now.’ There were tears of happiness in his eyes.

Rakesh Bedi plays the character of Jamali, a politician from Karachi who supports gangster Rehman Dacoit played by Akshay Khanna. But Ranveer Singh, an Indian spy hiding in Rehman’s gang, forces Jamali to turn against his protégé so that he can gain political and personal gains. Rakesh Bedi’s layered acting has been highly appreciated by both the audience and critics.

Casting was also highly praised
The casting of Dhurandhar has received a lot of praise. Talking about this, casting director Mukesh Chhabra said, ‘I like to surprise people. This is my casting philosophy. He further said, ‘I always keep thinking, how to surprise them? How to give a new twist to these characters?

R in the film Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt are also in important roles. The film Dhurandhar achieved tremendous success at the box office and earned Rs 1167 crore worldwide, making it the sixth highest grossing Indian film of all time. Dhurandhar Part 2 will also be released in March 2026, which will tell the end of this story. It is being told that Rakesh Bedi will reprise his character Jamali in the sequel also.

Ranveer Singh starrer film Dhurandhar has created a storm at the box office which has never been seen before in the history of Hindi cinema. This film, released on December 5, is earning huge profits not only in India but all over the world. This action spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, has emerged as the number one film of the year 2025.

Double digit earnings for 28 days
The film has broken many big records in just three weeks of its release. Dhurandhar has earned more than Rs 700 crore in India only from the Hindi version. The biggest thing is that it has become the first Hindi film, which has earned double digits at the box office for 28 consecutive days.

This achievement makes Dhurandhar completely different from other films. Due to the tremendous response from the audience and strong word of mouth, the film’s earnings still remain constant.

According to box office tracking website Sacknilk, the film’s earnings are increasing day by day. Even after so many days of release, the crowd of spectators can be clearly seen in the theatres. Ranveer Singh’s strong acting, tremendous action and strong story have kept the audience connected with the film.

28 days journey of film Dhurandhar at the box office

• First day: 28 crores
• Second day: 32 crores
• Third day: 43 crores
• Fourth day: 23.25 crores
• Day five: 27 crores
• Day 6: 27 crores
• Seventh day: 27 crores
• Day 8: 32.5 crores
• Ninth day: 53 crores
• Tenth day: 58 crores
• Eleventh day: 30.5 crores
• Day 12: 30.5 crores
• Thirteenth day: 25.5 crores
• Fourteenth day: 23.25 crores
• 15th day: 22.5 crores
• Sixteenth day: 34.25 crores
• Seventeenth day: 38.5 crores
• Day 18: 16.5 crores
• 19th day: 17.25 crores
• 20th day: 18 crores
• Day 21: 25 crores
• Day 22: 15 crores
• Day 23: 20.5 crores
• 24th day: 22.5 crores
• Day 25: 10.5 crores
• Twenty-sixth day: 11.25 crores
• Twenty-seventh day: 11 crores
• Twenty-eighth day: 16.57 crores (at the time of writing the story)

Know what is the story of the film
Dhurandhar is directed by Aditya Dhar and is the first part of a two-part film series. The story of the film revolves around an Indian spy who infiltrates the dangerous world of crime and politics in Karachi, Pakistan.

Glimpses of many true events can also be seen in the story, such as the 1999 IC-814 hijack, 2001 Parliament attack, 2008 Mumbai terror attack and Operation Liari.

Well-known Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has recently appeared quite impressed after watching Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’. Karan openly praised this film and said that this film forced him to question his own filmmaking abilities. Karan believes that this is one of those films which forces you to think.

Storytelling and direction won hearts
During a conversation at the book launch of Anupama Chopra’s book ‘Dining with Stars’, Karan Johar said that the biggest strength of ‘Dhurandhar’ is its storytelling.

The film does not seem over anywhere and every scene progresses in a very natural manner. He especially praised the film’s director Aditya Dhar and said that he did not try to show himself off with his direction but kept the story at the forefront.

Ranveer Singh’s strong performance
Karan also told that Ranveer Singh has done an amazing job in the film. He said that Ranveer’s performance is so strong that you are unable to take your eyes off him. The actor has completely immersed himself in his character which is clearly visible in every scene. The balance of action, emotion and drama seen in the film is what makes it special.

Educational film for filmmakers
Karan Johar admitted that when a film is made at this level, other filmmakers start re-evaluating themselves. He said that this is a good thing for an artist because it gives an opportunity to learn and gives inspiration to do better work in future.

Getting positive response from audience and industry
Talking about ‘Dhurandhar’, the film is getting positive response from both the audience and the industry. The story, action sequences and music of the film are also being liked a lot. Many celebs have already praised the film and now Karan Johar’s name has also been added to this list.

Kapil Sharma has made a special place in every heart with his excellent comic timing and laughter. After TV, he is now making waves on the silver screen too. Recently his film ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ was released in theaters on 14 December 2025. However, the magic of Kapil’s film was less visible in front of Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ which was already making waves at the box office.

The film will be re-released
But the makers of the film have decided to re-release it. It is believed that the box office was affected due to the film getting limited screens. Now, the film is being given another chance so that it can reach more audiences.

For this reason the makers made a plan
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh ​​has shared a post on social media regarding the re-release of the film ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’. In the post he told that the box office was affected due to the film getting fewer screens.

Now its producer Ratan Jain has decided that the film will be released again in theaters. Although the re-release date has not been revealed yet, it is being said that the film can be seen back in theaters in January 2026.

film earnings
Talking about the film’s earnings, according to Sacnilk, Kapil Sharma’s film earned Rs 1.85 crore on the first day of its release. However, till now it has earned Rs 12.31 crore in India.

Talking about the film, apart from Kapil Sharma, the film also stars Hira Varina, Ayesha Khan, Tridha Chaudhary, Manjot Singh and Parul Gulati. The film has been produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain and Abbas Mastan. This film is the sequel to the 2015 comedy film.

Arjun Rampal’s character Major Iqbal enters with the Land Cruiser Defender. Its rough look and powerful road presence makes the character more serious. The different engine options of Defender available in India make it special in both power and performance, which fits perfectly into the military and action scenes of the film.

Ranveer Singh’s new film ‘Dhurandhar’ is in the news these days. With a strong story, effective dialogues and high-level action, this film is being liked by the audience very much. The film is being described as a great spy thriller, but it has another special thing, which is winning the hearts of automobile lovers. Actually, the powerful and iconic cars seen in ‘Dhurandhar’ have made the action of the film more real and exciting. Let’s take a look at these cars.

Lexus LX 470

• In the film, Sanjay Dutt’s character SP Aslam Chaudhary rides Lexus LX 470. This big and strong white colored SUV matches his strong personality perfectly. Be it bullet-dodging chase scenes or dangerous chases, the LX 470 shows its strength in every scene and makes the high-action moments of the film more real.

Land Cruiser Defender

• Isuzu D-Max takes care of the security of Rehman dacoit’s convoy. This pickup seems to move easily on bad roads and high speed chases. Its off-road capability and strong body make it perfect for dangerous scenes in the film.

Tata Xenon

• Tata Xenon is shown as the official vehicle of Liari Task Force in the film. It has been used to block the way of enemies and in chase scenes. Due to its strong body and reliable performance, it makes the scene more real.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

• A glimpse of Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 is seen with Akshay Khanna’s character. This classic SUV, known for its toughness and off-road capability, takes the film to a different level.

Aditya Dhar’s spy action film ‘Dhurandhar’ has been running in theaters for the last 10 days. It has left behind many big films of this year with its earnings. Be it the audience or critics, be it Bollywood celebs, after watching the film no one has been able to stop themselves from praising ‘Dhurandhar’. Now Smriti Irani and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have also joined in praising this masterpiece of Aditya Dhar.

‘Exceeded expectations, give me an Oscar…’
Smriti Irani enjoyed Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ last week. This film impressed her so much that she is continuously praising it. Earlier also he had praised the entire star cast including Aditya Dhar. But now he has specially praised Akshay Khanna in the stories section of his Instagram.

‘Give me an Oscar…’
Akshay Khanna has grabbed the entire limelight in the role of Rahman dacoit in ‘Dhurandhar’. Politician cum actress Smriti Irani shared a short clip of Akshay with Teesmar Khan where Akshay Kumar praises the actor, calls him a superstar and shows him the dream of an Oscar. Taking reference of this, the actress has written the caption – ‘When Akshay Khanna has exceeded all expectations and you also want to shout… give him an Oscar.’

Even before this, Smriti Irani had praised
Apart from this, Smriti Irani had also praised the entire team of ‘Dhurandhar’. He shared a collage of the lead actors of the film and wrote – ‘This film is not just a story, but a glimpse of the lives of those who lost everything in the defense of the country’. He said, ‘If a person has seen the difficulties of the families of soldiers, or has been affected by incidents like the Parliament attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks, then one should not get angry after watching the emotional scenes of the film.’

‘Will always be a fan…’
After watching Aditya Dhar’s action packed film ‘Dhurandhar’, newlywed Samantha Prabhu has also shared her reviews. Ranveer Singh’s performance has won the actress’s heart and she left no stone unturned in praising the actor. While sharing the poster of the film in the Instagram Stories section, the actress wrote, ‘Ranveer Singh is a shapeshifter, joy, forever your fan, every department is in sync. It was absolutely stunning to see you. Aditya Dhar, many congratulations. Akshaye Khanna, Brilliant. Arjun Rampal, Goosebumps. Similarly, Samantha Prabhu praised every actor of ‘Dhurandhar’ one by one. R Madhavan further said that Sanjay Dutt’s performance also impressed him a lot.

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ released in theaters on 5 December. This is a spy action film which is inspired by true events. Along with the story of the film, its songs are also leaving their mark in the hearts of the audience. Let us tell you, Sara Arjun shared the screen with Ranveer Singh in the film and through this she also took her first step in Bollywood. ‘Dhurandhar’ has been printing notes extensively for the last 10 days. According to Sacknilk, while ‘Dhurandhar’ earned Rs 350.75 crores at the Indian box office, it has done a business of Rs 544 crores worldwide.