05 December,2025 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh dominated social media on Friday after Deepika published an emotional review of Ranveer's most recent film, Dhurandhar. The film, which premiered to mainly good audience reviews, is already gaining traction at the box office, and Deepika's passionate support has fueled the buzz.
Soon after witnessing the film, the star turned to Instagram Stories to leave a loving message for her spouse. "Dhurandhar has been watched and is worth every minute of those 3.36 hours. So do yourself a favour and get to the cinema hall now!" she wrote. Deepika further praised Ranveer, she added, "So incredibly proud of you, Ranveer Singh," followed by a kiss emoji. She also thanked the entire cast and crew at their film's premiere.
Dhurandhar began with a lacklustre start at the box office, releasing over 5000 screens with advance bookings of barely over Rs 9 crore. However, word of mouth swiftly changed the tide. Morning shows had less than 16 percent occupancy, but by afternoon, viewership had risen to more than 28 percent as positive feedback flowed in. According to Sacnilk, the film had received Rs 17.44 crore net in India by 6 pm, considerably enhancing its prospects of reaching Rs 20 crore by the end of the day. Trade analysts projected a Day 1 total of Rs 15-18 crore, but the film's late-day rise exceeded forecasts.
As mid-day reviews Dhurandhar, "As a spy drama, Dhurandhar attempts to stay raw and grounded, avoiding the glamorous tone of other popular spy universes in Bollywood. However, this realistic approach falters at times, especially during a climactic face-off between Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt."
In conclusion, it's too early to call Dhurandhar an excellent or awful film because the plot isn't finished yet. Part 1 finally gains up pace near the finish, but most of the story will be revealed in Part 2, which opens in theatres on March 19, 2026.
With the number of bullets fired in this film, if the characters had better aim, we might have been able to combine both portions with a more concise screenplay. Unfortunately, the film and this review will reach their full conclusion only in March 2026!
Dhurandhar boasts an impressive ensemble cast, anchored by Ranveer Singh. Akshaye Khanna gives a gripping performance as the calculating Rehman, bringing a sense of restraint and menace to the screen. This great star cast, helmed by Aditya Dhar, includes Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhan.
