Aditya Dhar: News
Aditya Dhar is a leading Indian film writer, director, and lyricist born on March 12, 1983, in New Delhi. He made his directorial debut with the 2019 hit action film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which was inspired by the events of the 2016 Uri attack. In 2019, his debut directorial also helped him earn prestigious the Best Director Award at the 66th National Film Awards. For 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', he also bagged the Best Debut Director Award at the 65th Filmfare Awards and the Best Debut Director Award at the Jagran Film Festival in as well as the Zee Cine Award for Most Promising Director in 2020. Dhar has also worked on films such as 'Kabul Express', 'Haal-e-Dil', 'One Two Three', Aakrosh', and 'Tezz' in various capacities like a dialogue writer, lyricist, and screenplay writer. Dhar made headlines when he married popular Indian actress Yami Gautam on June 4, 2021.
'Made my job easier': Dhar lauds 'Dhurandhar' choreographer Vijay Ganguly
The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been receiving praise for its direction, storyline, action sequences, performances, and music.
'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,100cr, but daily collection hits all-time low
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has crossed the ₹1,100 crore mark at the Indian box office. However, on Day 29 of its release (Thursday), the film witnessed a significant dip in earnings.
'Dhurandhar 2' narrowly misses ₹1,100cr mark in Week-4
The espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has completed its 28-day run at the box office.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues to dominate, nears ₹1,100cr in India
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is continuing its box office domination even on Day 27.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down, but keeps breaking records in Week-4
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar 2, has raked in a whopping ₹1,088.62 crore at the Indian box office by its 26th day.
'Dhurandhar' is India's only franchise to gross ₹3,000cr worldwide
The Dhurandhar franchise has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian film series to cross the ₹3,000 crore mark worldwide. This unprecedented achievement sets a new benchmark for Bollywood on the global stage.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' nears ₹1,700 crore mark worldwide
The Aditya Dhar-directed spy drama Dhurandhar: The Revenge, featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has witnessed a significant surge in its box office collection.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down but crosses ₹1,055cr domestically
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has slowed down at the box office in its fourth week of release.
'Dhurandhar 2' to keep playing in TN: HC rejects plea
The Madras High Court has dismissed two petitions seeking a stay on the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in Tamil Nadu.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' dips further; can it cross ₹1,100cr?
The spy action film Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has witnessed a decline in box office collections.
Bombay HC gives relief to 'Dhurandhar' director in plagiarism row
The Bombay High Court recently granted interim relief to filmmaker Aditya Dhar by restraining director Santosh Kumar from making any further public statements about Dhurandhar: The Revenge that could harm Dhar's reputation.
Raghav Chadha hosts Sanjay Dutt, shares 'Dhurandhar' success moment
Politician Raghav Chadha hosted actor Sanjay Dutt at his home some time ago and praised him for his performance in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar.
'Dhurandhar' actor reveals Aditya Dhar's uncompromising stance on runtime
Manav Gohil, who portrays IB deputy director Bansal in Dhurandhar, has defended the lengthy runtime of the films.
Why did Trimurti Films file lawsuit against 'Dhurandhar 2' producers?
Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios, alleging unauthorized use of the song Rang De Lal in Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2' collects less than ₹10cr for the first time
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is witnessing a decline at the box office after a stellar two-week run.
Explainer: Meaning of 'Rasputin' song in 'Dhurandhar 2' climax
The climax of Dhurandhar 2 features the song Rasputin by Boney M, which serves as a metaphor for the downfall of the film's antagonist, Lt Gen Shamshad Hassan (Rajendranath Zutshi).
'Dhurandhar 2' records lowest collection; total India haul at ₹1,024cr
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is still going strong in its third week at the box office. The movie has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark net in the domestic market and has earned over ₹1,600cr gross globally.
'Naya kabootar pakad liye...': Ravi Kishan slams 'Dhurandhar' propaganda allegations
Actor Ravi Kishan has come out in defense of the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has been accused of being a propaganda film.
'Dhurandhar 2' creates box office records in North America, Germany
The spy-action sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, distributed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, has reportedly crossed a whopping ₹1,622cr ($174.4 million) worldwide by its third weekend.
'Silent co-director': Aditya Dhar pens heartfelt note for 'Dhurandhar' editor
The director of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Aditya Dhar, has paid a special tribute to his editor Shiv Kumar Panicker.
'Dhurandhar': Manav Gohil says Dhar remained 'calm' despite on-set challenges
Manav Gohil, who plays Sushant Bansal in the Dhurandhar franchise, has praised director Aditya Dhar's working style.
History created! 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,000cr net in India
The action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed the ₹1,000 crore India net mark in 18 days, becoming the first Bollywood film to achieve this feat.
Screen Awards 2026: Full list of winners
The 2026 edition of the Chetak Screen Awards was a night to remember, especially for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar.
'You're spine of cinema': Sara Arjun lauds 'Dhurandhar' crew
Sara Arjun, the female lead of the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, recently took to social media to express her gratitude toward the "unsung heroes" of the movie.
'It's not just a film': Paresh Rawal lauds 'Dhurandhar 2'
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has expressed his admiration for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, calling it a "saga."
'Soul behind Dhurandhar': Aditya Dhar lauds cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has credited cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha as the "soul" of his latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2': Inside Udaybir Sandhu's intense transformation into Pinda
Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, recently spoke about his physical and mental transformation for the role.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage, nears ₹1,000cr mark in India
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office, entering its third week with a total India net collection of ₹985.02 crore, per Sacnilk.
'Art, politics shouldn't merge': Manav Gohil says 'Dhurandhar' isn't 'propaganda'
Manav Gohil, who stars in the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, has defended the movie against "propaganda" allegations.
Unstoppable 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹950cr mark in India
The blockbuster Bollywood film, Dhurandhar 2, collected ₹21.55 crore on its 16th day (Friday) of release, reported Sacnilk.
What's next for Aditya Dhar: 'Ashwatthama' or historical epic?
After the historic box-office success of the Dhurandhar franchise, all eyes are on director Aditya Dhar's next project.
Aditya issues legal notice to filmmaker over 'Dhurandhar' plagiarism allegations?
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has reportedly issued a legal notice to fellow filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS after the latter alleged that Dhar's recent film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is plagiarized.
'Dhurandhar': Pak officer Chaudhry Aslam's wife gushes about Dutt's performance
Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of Pakistani cop Chaudhry Aslam in Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar has been widely appreciated.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' nears ₹950cr mark in India
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to perform well at the box office even after two weeks of its release.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down; still collects ₹20cr on Day 14
Dhurandhar: The Revenge slowed down on Day 14 (Wednesday), earning ₹20.1cr in India. However, this number is less only for a humongous hit like Dhurandhar 2, which has reportedly crossed ₹1,460 crore worldwide in its second week.
Will 'Dhurandhar' films get a 7.5-hour combined cut?
The record-breaking Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, might make a grand return to theaters with a special combined cut.
'Dhurandhar 2' copied? Scriptwriter alleges plagiarism
Filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS has accused the makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge of plagiarizing his script. The allegations come as the film continues to perform well at the box office.
Historic! 'Dhurandhar 2' collects ₹900cr net in India
The Bollywood film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has reached the ₹900cr mark net at the Indian box office. This makes it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever.
'Dhurandhar 2' leaked online; YouTube links swiftly taken down
Ranveer Singh's film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, was recently leaked on YouTube and other piracy sites.
'Dhurandhar 2': Who is Ahida Sarmai, Arjun Rampal's on-screen daughter?
Ahida Sarmai, the young actor with Down Syndrome, who played Arjun Rampal's daughter in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been winning hearts with her performance.
'Dhurandhar 2' makers finally correct mirror reflection mistake
The team behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge has addressed a minor error in the film.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now North America's highest-grossing Indian film
The spy-action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reportedly crossed ₹1,365cr (approximately $147.8 million) globally within just 11 days of its release. This feat surpasses the lifetime collections of the first part, which earned $141.5 million worldwide.