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.
'Dhurandhar 2' OTT rights sold for a whopping ₹150cr!
The digital rights of the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge have been sold for a staggering ₹150 crore, reported Bollywood Hungama. This makes it one of the biggest OTT deals in recent history.
Aditya Dhar to collaborate with Allu Arjun after 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, known for Uri: The Surgical Strike and Dhurandhar, is reportedly planning to collaborate with pan-India superstar Allu Arjun.
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' to stream on JioHotstar after theatrical run
The much-awaited sequel to the hit spy thriller Dhurandhar, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, will premiere on JioHotstar after its theatrical run, reported The Hollywood Reporter India.
'Dhurandhar 2': Music rights shift from Saregama to T-Series
T-Series has replaced Saregama as the music label for the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh.
'Dhurandhar 2': Ranveer is out for blood in gritty teaser
The makers of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar have announced the sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2': Ranveer's bloody avatar out ahead of teaser release
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar has been officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar' is sinister, incites hate: 'Dhadak 2' director Shazia Iqbal
The acclaimed spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been heavily criticized by Dhadak 2 director Shazia Iqbal.
Anurag Kashyap says he liked 'Dhurandhar,' but not 'some ideologies'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has lauded the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar as a "courageous mainstream film" for today's times.
No additional shooting for 'Dhurandhar 2'; insider dismisses rumors
A recent report claimed that actor Arjun Rampal had "secretly" shot additional footage for the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2.
'Dhurandhar' now among IMDb's top 250 films of all time
Aditya Dhar's latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has not only been a commercial success but has also received critical acclaim.
When is 'Dhurandhar 2' teaser coming out? Aditya Dhar hints
Director Aditya Dhar has confirmed that the teaser for his upcoming film Dhurandhar 2 will be released in a few days.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri' character won't be in 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Contrary to recent rumors, Vicky Kaushal will not reprise his role from Uri: The Surgical Strike in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2.
Aditya Dhar plans to sell 'Dhurandhar' broadcast rights as package
The success of Dhurandhar (2025) has made its sequel one of the most awaited films of 2026.
Vicky Kaushal to join Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Vicky Kaushal has been roped in for an extended cameo in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, according to a report by Mid-Day.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now 'The Revenge'; teaser gets 'A' certificate
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar will be titled Dhurandhar The Revenge, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' teaser to drop with 'Border 2'
The much-awaited sequel to Ranveer Singh's hit film Dhurandhar will get an exclusive reveal in theaters.
'Will be biggest multistarrer ever': RGV hypes 'Dhurandhar 2'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has made a bold claim about Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, calling it "the biggest multistarrer ever in the history of cinema."
Suniel Shetty calls Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' performance '100 out of 10'
Despite releasing six weeks ago, Dhurandhar is still ruling the box office with steady support from Indian audiences.
Akshaye Khanna won't shoot for 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Contrary to recent reports, Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna will not be shooting for Dhurandhar 2.
'Moral code of gangster film...': 'Ikkis' writers address 'Dhurandhar' comparisons
The writers of the recent war drama Ikkis have addressed the comparisons with Aditya Dhar's blockbuster Dhurandhar.
Akshaye Khanna to return for 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Akshaye Khanna, who left a lasting impression with his role as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, is reportedly set to return for the sequel.
'Judgment day': RGV hypes 'Dhurandhar 2'-'Toxic' clash
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the highly anticipated box-office clash between Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic, describing the March 19 showdown as more than just a battle between two films.
'Dhurandhar' nears ₹1,300cr as OTT debut comes close
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's actioner Dhurandhar is nearing the end of its theatrical run but continues to rake in money.
'Dhurandhar' is the best film of 2025, says Taran Adarsh
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently spoke to Bollywood Hungama about the unexpected success of Dhurandhar.
'Dhurandhar' crosses ₹800cr mark; worldwide haul reaches ₹1,255cr!
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has been dominating the box office since its release on December 5, 2025. The Aditya Dhar directorial is now nearing a net collection of approximately ₹806 crore in India after 38 days.
Priyadarshan says Aditya Dhar 'never got due credit' in Bollywood
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan recently spoke about his long-standing relationship with Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar.
Who is Daiaphi Lamare? Meet the rapper behind 'Dhurandhar' music
Even after a month in theaters, Dhurandhar is still going strong at the box office.
In 33 days, 'Dhurandhar' becomes the biggest Hindi grosser ever!
Aditya Dhar's spy-action thriller Dhurandhar has set a new record by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.
'Dhurandhar' finally slows down; collects ₹4.5cr on 5th Monday
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's latest film, Dhurandhar, has witnessed its first major drop in collections after a phenomenal five-week run at the Indian box office.
'Mind blown and proud': Vivek Agnihotri lauds 'Dhurandhar'
Vivek Agnihotri, the director of The Kashmir Files, has praised Aditya Dhar's latest film, Dhurandhar.
Anurag Kashyap praises 'Dhurandhar,' says Aditya Dhar isn't an 'opportunist'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently took to Letterboxd to share his thoughts on the blockbuster period spy thriller Dhurandhar.
'Lovable villain': Rakesh Bedi compares 'Dhurandhar' co-star Akshaye to Shatrughan
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the cunning Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, recently praised his co-star Akshaye Khanna.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is BookMyShow's No. 1 Bollywood film
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar, has set a new record on the ticketing platform BookMyShow by selling 1.3 crore tickets.
'Dhurandhar' tax-free in Ladakh, announces LG Kavinder Gupta
Kavinder Gupta, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, has declared the Bollywood movie Dhurandhar tax-free in the Union Territory on Friday.
'Dhurandhar': Were the edits not ordered by the I&B Ministry?
The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has denied reports that claimed it ordered edits to the Hindi film Dhurandhar.
'Dhurandhar' crosses ₹100cr in 4th week; posts ₹739cr total haul
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has continued its remarkable run at the Indian box office. The Aditya Dhar-directed Hindi spy thriller wrapped up its fourth week with a record-breaking ₹106.5cr haul, thanks to a strong New Year boost.
'Dhurandhar' is now the biggest Hindi film in the US
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's latest offering, Dhurandhar, has reportedly become the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in North America, earning $17.52 million to achieve this feat, beating Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan which had previously held the record with $17.49 million.
'Dhurandhar' star Sara Arjun reflects on her successful 2025
Sara Arjun, who recently made her debut as a lead actor in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, is still basking in the success of her performance.
'Dhurandhar' nears ₹1,100cr; can it be the biggest Bollywood grosser?
The spy-thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is continuing its successful run at the box office.
'Dhurandhar' sees major drop on 4th Monday; still crosses ₹700cr
The action-drama Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed the ₹700cr mark in India despite a significant drop in its earnings on Monday (Day 25).
'Made me question my ability': KJo praises Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar'
Acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar has heaped praise on Aditya Dhar's latest film Dhurandhar, expressing his immense admiration for it.
Chitrangda Singh says 'Dhurandhar' inspired her as an actor
Chitrangda Singh recently heaped praise on the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, calling it a "complete film."
'Dhurandhar': Krystle D'Souza lauds Aditya Dhar for casting TV actors
The film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been a massive success, raking in over ₹1,000 crore globally.
RGV calls Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' a 'very realistic Mahabharata'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, calling it a "very realistic Mahabharata."
'Landmark film': Anupam Kher lauds 'Dhurandhar,' slams propaganda label
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently congratulated director Aditya Dhar for the success of his film Dhurandhar.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' enters ₹1,000cr club
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar, has reportedly crossed the ₹1,000cr mark globally in just 21 days since its release on December 5.
RGV compares Aditya Dhar to Coppola in new 'Dhurandhar' review
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to pen a detailed review of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, again.
'Dhurandhar' posts bumper Christmas haul; nears ₹1,000cr mark
The film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has seen a significant surge in its box office collection.
Bollywood 'threatened' by 'Dhurandhar'? RGV claims industry ignoring Ranveer starrer
Director Ram Gopal Varma has claimed that the Indian film industry is deliberately ignoring the film Dhurandhar.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' enters top 10 movies of all time list
The box office success of Dhurandhar continues unabated as it has now surpassed the lifetime collection of Stree 2, per Sacnilk.