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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.

05 Jun 2026
Akshaye Khanna

Why netizens didn't like 'Dhurandhar 2's OTT premiere model

The much-anticipated OTT release of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar on Thursday evening has been marred by viewer complaints.

04 Jun 2026
R Madhavan

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' hits JioHotstar today: When to watch

Ranveer Singh's blockbuster espionage thriller, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to premiere on JioHotstar on Thursday.

03 Jun 2026
Akshaye Khanna

Why Ranveer Singh took a modest fee for 'Dhurandhar'

Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar has become one of the biggest box-office hits in recent times. New revelations about the financial structure of the film have now emerged.

03 Jun 2026
Akshay Kumar

Can 'Dhurandhar 2' cross mammoth ₹1,150cr milestone before OTT debut?

The espionage thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, is on the verge of crossing the ₹1,150cr net domestic milestone.

29 May 2026
Bollywood

'Dhurandhar' designer found guilty by POSH panel, credits removed

Saini S Johray, the production designer for Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar, has been found guilty of sexual harassment by a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Committee.

27 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

When, where to watch 'Dhurandhar' on TV

The much-acclaimed spy action thriller Dhurandhar will make its world television debut on Saturday.

21 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

June 4 or 5? Here's when 'Dhurandhar 2' hits JioHotstar

The much-awaited digital premiere of Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar is just around the corner. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, will have a grand digital premiere on June 4 evening. However, it will be available to stream from June 5.

When to watch 'Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha' on Netflix

The official Netflix India handle recently announced the release of Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha.

20 May 2026
Hollywood

'Always inspiring to see...': John Krasinski wants to watch 'Dhurandhar'

Hollywood star John Krasinski, who is back with Jack Ryan: Ghost War, has expressed a desire to watch Ranveer Singh's blockbuster film, Dhurandhar.

15 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

Why is 'Dhurandhar 2' releasing in India so late

The much-anticipated digital premiere of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has been postponed in India.

15 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

Why is 'Dhurandhar 2' releasing on both Netflix and JioHotstar?

Ranveer Singh's action film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will be making its OTT debut on two platforms.

14 May 2026
Netflix

Will 'Dhurandhar 2' premiere on OTT today?

Ranveer Singh's action-packed thriller, Dhurandhar 2, has spent over 50 days in the theaters. Yet, it's still attracting audiences.

12 May 2026
Chitrangada Singh

Chitrangda reveals almost working with Aditya Dhar, praises 'Dhurandhar'

Actor Chitrangda Singh recently revealed that she almost worked with filmmaker Aditya Dhar on a project titled Sufi.

12 May 2026
Box Office

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,795cr globally on Day 54

Ranveer Singh's superhit film Dhurandhar 2 is reportedly set to make its digital premiere on Thursday, May 14, amid a successful run at the box office.

12 May 2026
Deepika Padukone

What's the 'Immortals of Meluha' trilogy? Ranveer Singh's rumored next

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is reportedly set to play the role of Lord Shiva in a film trilogy adaptation of Amish Tripathi's bestselling fantasy novel, The Immortals of Meluha.

10 May 2026
Akshaye Khanna

'Dhurandhar' 'fundamentally detached' from Baloch people's realities, claims activist

Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent activist, has criticized the portrayal of the Baloch people in Aditya Dhar's blockbuster film Dhurandhar.

09 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

'Dhurandhar': Arjun Rampal reveals team staying grounded amid success

The historic success of Dhurandhar has left actor Arjun Rampal emotional and grateful.

08 May 2026
Box Office

'Dhurandhar 2' completes 50 days in theaters; total nears ₹1,141cr

The Hindi film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has completed its 50-day run at the box office.

07 May 2026
Delhi High Court

'Tirchi Topiwale' case: No mediation between Trimurti Films, 'Dhurandhar' makers

The Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday that mediation between the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Trimurti Films over the alleged unauthorized use of the song Tirchi Topiwale has failed.

06 May 2026
Bollywood

Did 'Dhurandhar 2' become the first Hindi pan-Indian hit?

Bollywood's latest offering, Dhurandhar 2, has taken the Indian box office by storm. The film is set to conclude its theatrical run with a staggering ₹1,140 crore collection in India alone.

06 May 2026
Arjun Rampal

'Dhurandhar 2' remains steady; India net reaches ₹1,140cr

The Ranveer Singh-led spy drama, Dhurandhar 2, has continued to attract audiences even after its 48th day of release.

04 May 2026
Akshaye Khanna

'What's wrong with propaganda films?': Javed Akhtar defends 'Dhurandhar'

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has defended Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which has been accused of being a "propaganda film."

04 May 2026
Aamir Khan

'Dhurandhar 2' is now the second-biggest Indian grosser ever

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has surpassed SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion to become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time worldwide.

30 Apr 2026
Allu Arjun

'Dhurandhar 2' daily collection drops to ₹1cr; earns ₹1,782cr worldwide

The espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has completed its 42nd day in theaters. It managed to earn only ₹1cr on Wednesday in India.

29 Apr 2026
Akshaye Khanna

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' gets Japan release date

The acclaimed Hindi film, Dhurandhar (Part 1), directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to hit Japanese theaters on July 10, 2026.

29 Apr 2026
Ranveer Singh

Aditya Dhar-Ranveer Singh to reunite for 'larger-than-life' film?

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who has delivered hits such as Uri: The Surgical Strike and Dhurandhar, is reportedly developing his next project.

29 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹1,780cr in 41 days

Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is still going strong in theaters even after crossing the 40-day mark.

24 Apr 2026
Bollywood Films

No, 'Dhurandhar' actor Rakesh Bedi wasn't paid ₹1cr bonus

Rakesh Bedi, who played the memorable character of Jameel Jamali in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, has reportedly not received a ₹1 crore bonus for his performance.

23 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

'Dhurandhar 2' sells record 18M+ tickets on BookMyShow

The Bollywood box office is witnessing a golden phase with two consecutive hits, Dhurandhar 2 and Bhooth Bangla.

23 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

'Dhurandhar 2' daily collection keeps falling; Ranveer starrer nears ₹1,770cr

Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar 2 is inching closer to the ₹1,770cr (gross) mark at the global box office. The film has collected ₹1,764.15cr so far and is expected to cross the milestone by this weekend.

23 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

'Bhooth Bangla' remains steady; nears ₹130cr worldwide

The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, had crossed the ₹100cr mark worldwide within four days of its release.

22 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

'Dhurandhar 2' is slow but steady; crosses ₹1,761cr worldwide

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has entered its fifth week and is still going strong at the box office.

21 Apr 2026
Akshay Kumar

'Dhurandhar 2' crashes on 5th Monday; global collection reaches ₹1,759cr

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is struggling to maintain its box office momentum.

20 Apr 2026
Bollywood Films

Rakesh Bedi defends 'Dhurandhar' against 'propaganda' allegations

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who played Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar's blockbuster films Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has responded to allegations that the project is "propaganda."

20 Apr 2026
Bollywood Films

Will 'Dhurandhar 3' happen? Rakesh Bedi reveals

The Dhurandhar films, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, have been a massive hit, with audiences now calling for a third installment.

18 Apr 2026
Bollywood

'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.

17 Apr 2026
Ranveer Singh

'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.

16 Apr 2026
Box Office

'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.

15 Apr 2026
Allu Arjun

'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.

14 Apr 2026
Bollywood

'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.

13 Apr 2026
Bollywood

'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.

12 Apr 2026
Arjun Rampal

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.