Within just a matter of seven days, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge stormed past the Rs 1,000 crore mark, cementing its place as an all-time blockbuster. With this feat, the film also became the second-fastest Indian film to enter the Rs 1,000 crore club after Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2. It's been eight days since the release of the film, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has mainied its phenomenal momentum and now gone on to surpass the lifetime collections of blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD. Dhurandhar 2 box office day 8 The espionage spy thriller was released in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festivals of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi. Ahead of release, the film also had paid previews on March 18, which received an overwhelming response. The film saw a massive opening weekend, collecting over Rs100 crore domestically in all of its first three days. It went on to record a record-shattering opening weekend with a worldwide haul of Rs 750 crore, marking the second-highest in the history of Indian cinema. The film maintained its momentum on Monday and Tuesday with Rs 100 crore and Rs 56 crore, respectively. Despite witnessing a 16 per cent drop on Wednesday, Dhuarandhar 2 collected Rs 47.7 crore. On Thursday, the film maintained its streak and collected Rs 49.70 crore, The film is enjoying a similar frenzy in the global markets as well. It witnessed a strong USD 7 million start, raking in over USD 22 million in its first weekend internationally. Dhurandhar 2 total box office collection Despite a drop in collections during the weekdays, which is normal for films, Dhurandhar 2 has pushed its domestic collection to Rs 674.14 crore net (Rs 805.32 crore gross). By Friday, the film is expected to easily cross the Rs 700 crore mark. Overseas, the film has grossed a total of Rs 261.92 crore in eight days, pushing its total worldwide gross collection to Rs 1,067.24 crore. With that, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has surpassed Nag Ashwin and Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD, whose lifetime collection was Rs 1,042 crore, as well as the Bollywood blockbuster Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, which earned Rs 1,050 crore in its lifetime. It is now on its way to crush the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which stands at Rs 1,100 crore.
27 March,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actress Soni Razdan, on Thursday evening, shared a heartwarming throwback picture with her daughters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. Taking to her social media account, Soni posted a throwback selfie featuring herself along with Alia and Shaheen. The trio is seen smiling warmly for the camera. She captioned the picture, “Throwback Thursday with my gorgeous girls.” For the uninitiated, Soni Razdan is married to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. The couple are parents to Alia and Shaheen. On the professional front, Soni Razdan has had a notable career in films and television, and has appeared in projects such as Mandi, Saaransh, Page 3, Raazi and Yours Truly, among others. Talking about Alia Bhatt, the actress is touted as one of the leading stars of the current times in Bollywood, and made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year in 2012. She has since then delivered acclaimed performances in movies like Highway, Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. On the personal front, she is married to actor Ranbir Kapoor, and the couple are parents to their daughter Raha. Talking about Shaheen Bhatt, on the other hand, is an author and mental health advocate. Both Alia and Shaheen share an extremely close and warm relationship, and are often seen expressing their love and support for each other publicly. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSStar couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh visited a dosa restaurant in Chowpatty, Mumbai. The couple was also accompanied by Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, as the trio stepped out amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge at the box office. Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh go on a dosa date The restaurant took to Instagram to share a selfie of the couple with the staff. In the picture, clicked by Ranveer Singh, he was seen smiling as he sported a black T-shirt and a white cap. The Dhurandhar star also carried a bag and wore dark sunglasses, looking cool. Deepika posed next to him, smiling, dressed in a black T-shirt. She tied her hair in a bun and held sunglasses. She also carried a beige bag while she flashed the peace sign. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Benne (@benne.bombay) Ranveer's father, Jagjit, stood behind them and also smiled at the camera. Along with the picture, the restaurant wrote, "Something and all is happening pt.2" Reacting to the post, a fan commented, "Wow! After a long time saw them together." Another comment read, "They look so happy and good together. Unnecessarily, she was getting trolled. She is with him throughout." Notably, this isn't the first time they have been to the restaurant. They visited another outlet of the restaurant in 2024, when Deepika was pregnant. Additionally, the couple was also spotted at a seafood restaurant in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon. About Dhurandhar 2 Aditya Dhar directed spy action thriller, Dhurandhar 2, released in theatres on March 19. The first instalment follows the story of an undercover Indian intelligence agent, played by Ranveer Singh, who infiltrates Karachi's criminal syndicates and political power structures in Pakistan to dismantle the terror network targeting India. The sequel saw the rise of Ranveer's character Hamza Ali Mazari in the Karachi underworld. It also delved into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The movie also starred Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi. On the other hand, Deepika was last seen in Singham Again in 2024. She will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s King, which is scheduled for a December 2026 release. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the action thriller features a star‑studded ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat. Additionally, she is also working on director Atlee’s ambitious big-budget project opposite Allu Arjun, tentatively titled AA22XA6.
27 March,2026 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Akshay Oberoi, who has three anticipated projects of 2026 - Toxic, King, and Neeraj Pandey's production - said that if he were asked two years ago whether he’d imagined a time like this, he would’ve honestly said no. Akshay, who began experiencing a strong career shift with Fighter, believes this phase is a culmination of years of perseverance, patience, and belief in the craft. Akshay says, “If you had asked me even two years ago whether I imagined a time like this, I would have honestly said no. This industry teaches you humility every single day. I’ve been here for a long time, doing my work quietly, trusting the process, sometimes doubting myself, but never giving up.” “To suddenly be in a space where I’m part of two films and one series where people are genuinely excited about Toxic, King and Neeraj Pandey's next, it’s overwhelming in the best way possible,” said the actor. Somewhere, Akshay feels like life has come full circle. “Fighter became a turning point for me, not just professionally, but emotionally. It reminded me why I chose this path in the first place.” “From there to Toxic, then King, and now working with someone like Neeraj Pandey, these are the moments you silently hope for as an actor, but never take for granted. I genuinely feel like I’m finally getting my due, not overnight, but after years of learning, unlearning, waiting, and growing.” Akshay further reflects on the journey that shaped him, “There were phases where nothing seemed to move, where you question your choices. But I think those years prepare you for moments like this. Today, I feel grateful for the opportunities, for the faith filmmakers have shown in me, and for the audience that has slowly but surely embraced my work.” “This phase is very emotional for me because it validates the journey, the struggle, and the belief that good work eventually finds its moment.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Babil Khan, on Wednesday, shared an emotional note for his mother, Sutapa Sikdar, revealing how she continues to be his constant support system. Sharing a beautiful set of pictures featuring the mother and son duo, Babil wrote, “She still worries about me from home, she’s been raising me on her own.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) Taking to his social media account, Babil shared a heartwarming picture featuring himself with his mother against a stunning sunset backdrop. Babil has often spoken about how Sutapa Sikdar has been his pillar of strength, especially after the demise of his father, Irrfan Khan. In many of his interactions with media and on his social media, he has credited her for holding the family together during the most difficult phase of their lives. In fact, Sutapa too, in her earlier interviews, has spoken about Babil standing strong beside her after Irrfan’s passing. For the uninitiated, Babil is the son of late actor Irrfan Khan, who was known for delivering some of Indian cinema’s most critically acclaimed films such as The Lunchbox, Hindi Medium, Piku, Maqbool and Haider. Sutapa Sikdar and Irrfan Khan got married in 1995 after meeting at the National School of Drama. Their son Babil was born in 1998. For the uninitiated, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, after battling a neuroendocrine tumour. A few days ago, Babil seemingly was missing his father, Irrfan Khan. The young actor, sharing his childhood pictures featuring Irrfan, wrote, “To begin again, remembering you. With my feet planted firm in my roots.” Reacting to the post, Babil’s mother Sutapa Sikdar commented, “What beautiful pictures both with same expression. Mashaallah ”. The pictures shared by Babil captured intimate and candid moments between Irrfan and a young Babil. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actor Arbaaz Khan’s wife, Sshura Khan has shared a glimpse of their daughter. On Thursday, Sshura Khan took to her Instagram, and shared a picture capturing their daughter’s feet in the lens. The picture is from the Eid celebrations this year at Khan family’s house after their patriarch, Salim Khan returned home following a hospital dash. She wrote in the caption, “Eid Vibes sipaarakhan alhamdulillah”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by sshura Khan (@sshurakhan) Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan were first reported to be in a relationship in 2023. Sshura Khan works as a professional makeup artist in the film industry and was associated with projects involving Arbaaz Khan, which is how they are believed to have met. Their relationship remained largely private, with no extended public courtship timeline disclosed. On December 24, 2023, the couple married in an intimate ceremony held at the Mumbai residence of Arbaaz Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma. The wedding was attended by close family members and select industry figures. This marked Arbaaz Khan’s second marriage; he was previously married to Malaika Arora, with whom he shares a son. Post-marriage, Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan have made limited public appearances together, maintaining a relatively low-profile personal life. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter, on October 5, 2025. Sshura Khan was admitted to PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai shortly before delivery, and the birth was confirmed the same day. The couple had hosted a private baby shower in late September 2025, attended by close family members. This marked Arbaaz Khan’s second time as a father and his first child with Sshura Khan. A few days later, the couple publicly revealed their daughter’s name as Sipaara Khan through a joint announcement. The couple has maintained limited direct public communication about their daughter. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked fresh interest in a potential collaboration after the two stalwarts met in Mumbai on Thursday with Kher sharing a video of their interaction in his office. In the video posted on his Instagram handle, Kher warmly welcomed Varma, calling him "one of the finest directors," and expressed gratitude for his visit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) He also revealed that the filmmaker had narrated "interesting subjects" during their conversation, hinting at the possibility of future creative discussions. Kher noted that he has long admired Varma's filmmaking style and perspective, adding that he has closely followed his work over the years. Varma returned the admiration, describing Kher as "the most versatile actor" he has seen. He highlighted Kher's wide-ranging performances across genres and characters, emphasising his ability to transform seamlessly from one role to another. Varma also recalled their previous collaboration and stated that while Kher had a small role in their earlier project, he now intends to work with him in a more "substantial" capacity. In his caption accompanying the video, Kher elaborated on the meeting, calling it a "wonderful afternoon" that lasted nearly 90 minutes. He described conversations with Varma as "layered, unpredictable and always fascinating," and expressed appreciation for the filmmaker's storytelling approach and cinematic knowledge. Kher also acknowledged the significance of receiving praise from a director of Varma's stature. Despite their long-standing presence in Indian cinema, the two have collaborated only once before, in the 2005 crime drama Sarkar. In the film, Kher played Motilal Khurana, a political rival to Amitabh Bachchan's central character. Meanwhile, Kher continues to remain active on the theatre front. The actor recently announced a new stage production titled Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, which will be presented by his studio. The musical play will feature Kher alongside actor Swaroop Sampat and is written and directed by filmmaker and theatre personality Gajendra Ahire. The production marks a notable first for composer Anu Malik, who is creating music for a stage play for the first time. The musical score will include contributions from singers Shaan, Sukhwinder Singh, and Anandi Joshi, with lyrics by Kausar Munir and choreography by Chirag Aggarwal. The play explores modern relationships, focusing on how individuals who appear familiar can still remain emotionally distant. It delves into themes of memory, connection, and human contradictions through a blend of drama and music. The ensemble cast also includes Meghna Malik, Maya Sharma, Vikas Rawat, Shraddha Mandale, and Herman De Souza. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Yami Gautam was recently spotted watching the blockbuster movie Dhurandhar 2 in a packed theatre. A video shared by her sister Surilie Gautam on her social media account on Thursday, that was reshared by Yami, captured the candid moment, where the actress was seen seated inside a theatre, watching the film among a housefull crowd. Surilie, while sharing the clip, penned a heartfelt note that read, ‘Take a bow yet again for one and only adityadharfilms Another masterpiece!! Spectacular film and we are incredibly proud of you And over the moon celebrating your success And my beautiful sister who is the pillar of strength and luck yamigautam Love you guys and letssss partyyyyy nowwwww.’ Reacting to the post, Yami reshared it on her social media account and wrote, ‘Love you .’ In the video, Yami appeared visibly shy as she watched herself on screen in a cameo appearance in Dhurandhar 2. She was seen hiding her face and even placing a finger on her lips, signalling Surilie to stay quiet so that the audience would not recognise her presence in the theatre. Talking about Yami Gautam, the actress is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who has helmed the Dhurandhar franchise. The film has been receiving a strong response from audiences, with its sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, further building on its success. The first instalment was released in December and Dhurandhar 2 was released on the 19th of March, where Yami is seen in a cameo role as a nurse in the film. Apart from this, Yami was recently seen in Haq, which released last year and received a positive response from audiences and critics alike. Aditya Dhar is also the man behind the superhit movie Uri that starred Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 March,2026 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Ram Charan sustained an injury above the eye earlier this week while shooting an action sequence for Buchi Babu Sana’s sports drama Peddi. He even underwent a minor surgery for the same, and returned to the set on Thursday. The actor met concerned fans, who gathered on the sets to wish him ahead of his birthday and check on his well-being. He was seen sporting a bandage above his eye. Ram Charan makes first appearance on Peddi sets after injury Ram’s team shared a video of the actor with the press, as he was seen dressed in his trademark Ayyappa mala (black attire and Rudraksha beads for Lord Ayyappa), with his hair tied up in a bun. The actor was seen with a bandage above his eye, but seemingly looked unbothered by it. Fans cheered for him as he stepped out of his car, and clicked a selfie video with them. The actor’s security were seen holding back the fans who tried to get closer to him. Dream completed 🥹🙏@AlwaysRamCharan #Peddi pic.twitter.com/cwyYq2ZV8s — AnjiCherry (@AnjiTeamRCF) March 26, 2026 Fans also shared videos from their meeting with Ram. “Dream completed,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a video which showed a tent set up on the sets of Peddi for them. The video also showed the actor getting out of a car and lifting his lungi as fans waiting in the tent cheered. He then headed inside to greet the fans who lined up to wish him a happy birthday. Ram Charan turns 41 on March 27. About Ram Charan's injury On Wednesday, a source from Ram’s team informed Hindustan Times that the actor sustained an injury while shooting an action sequence for Peddi, for which he had to get four sutures. Despite the injury, he refused to take a break. Later in the day, the team of Peddi confirmed that Ram did sustain an injury, calling it a ‘minor injury to the left eye.' On Thursday, his father and megastar Chiranjeevi confirmed that the actor had to undergo a procedure for it and thanked his doctor. “Dr Sudhakar Prasad garu, Your timely and skilful surgery on Charan’s eyelid has truly been a blessing. What was a moment of concern for us was eased entirely by your precision, care, and expertise. Your craftsmanship made all the difference, and we are truly grateful. Thank you,” he wrote.
27 March,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA video of Ranveer Singh at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has taken over social media on Thursday, suggesting that the actor offered prayers at the sacred shrine following the blockbuster success of his recent spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The film has been witnessing unprecedented success at the box office ever since its release on March 19, collecting over Rs 1,000 crore in just seven days. Viral video of Ranveer Singh visiting Kashi Vishwanath temple Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2, a video of Ranveer visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is currently doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Ranveer can be seen entering the temple decked up in a white kurta‑pyjama and sunglasses, along with a religious scarf. Ranveer Singh Visited Kashi Vishwanath Mandir after Grand Success of Dhurandhar..! pic.twitter.com/hfnbREZhDz — Bhagavad Gita (@GitaShlokas_) March 26, 2026 While making his way to the temple, he is seen greeting fans. A user shared the clip online with the caption, "Ranveer Singh Visited Kashi Vishwanath Mandir after Grand Success of Dhurandhar!" The clip soon went viral with many beliving that Ranveer visited the temple recently after Dhurandhar 2. Is the video true? However, after doing a little digging, netizens discovered that the video is actually old. As the video went viral, a user on X asked the AI bot Grok, "Is this video recent?" The bot responded, "No, the video isn't recent, it's from April 14, 2024, when Ranveer Singh (with Kriti Sanon) visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi," clearing the air. For the unversed, Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon visited Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple in April 2024 to seek blessings. They were in the city as a part of a fashion event, as they also walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra at Namo Ghat to promote local Banarasi handlooms later. Interestingly, Ranveer Singh is very much in Mumbai if his recent sightings are to be considered. The Dhurandhar star reportedly visited the Benne restaurant in Chowpatty, Mumbai, along with his wife and actor Deepika Padukone. The restaurant shared a photo with the duo, along with Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, surrounded by the staff of the restaurant. Similarly, on Sunday afternoon, Ranveer and Deepika were spotted at a seafood restaurant in Mumbai, days after the release of Dhurandhar 2.
27 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge seems to be ruling the box office and the hearts of people across the country. People from all walks of life are heading to the cinema halls to enjoy the film. In one such rare and interesting case, nearly 500 policemen from Meerut were seen watching the film in theatres. Meerut SSP watches film with 498 officers According to news reports, Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey went to watch the Ranveer Singh-starrer blockbuster film along with 498 sub-inspectors. In videos shared online, SSP Avinash Pandey is seen arriving at Wave Cinema in a shopping mall on Delhi Road with 498 inspectors. Pandey had reportedly booked two halls of the multiplex for this special screening for his officials. The inspectors even expressed their gratitude to SSP Avinash Pandey for organising the event. A user named Deepak Mahato, on X, shared the news saying, "600 UP Police Sub-Inspectors to Watch 'Dhurandhar-2'... Two Cinema Halls Booked in This District; They Will Arrive at the Multiplex in Official Vehicles! On Thursday, Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey will take 600 Sub-Inspectors from the 2023 batch to a cinema hall to boost their morale. Two screens have been booked at Wave Cinemas, located within the Shopprix Mall on Delhi Road, where the police personnel will arrive in official government vehicles to watch 'Dhurandhar-2'—a film featuring a connection to Uttar Pradesh." He later shared an update on the same writing, "Breaking: 498 sub-inspectors of 2023-batch will be shown Dhurandhar-2 in a special screening in UP's Meerut on 26 March 2026. Two halls have been booked at a multiplex. Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey while reacting to it, said, 'There will be a debriefing after the movie at police lines. This is one such occasion to uplift morale and belongingness to the organisation'." Notably, the Aditya Dhar directorial features a brief scene with a character resembling a former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP). The film also includes a character that resembles the former Lok Sabha MP and mafia figure from UP, late Atiq Ahmed. Dhurandhar 2 shows an alleged direct link between Atiq Ahmed and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Dhurandhar box office collections The film has been witnessing ground-breaking success at the box office. Overseas, the film has grossed a total of Rs 261.92 crore in gross collections, pushing its total worldwide gross collection to Rs 1,067.24 crore in eight days. The espionage spy-thriller was released on March 19. It stars Ranveer Singh in the lead along with Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, among others, in pivotal roles. Dhurandhar 2 is directed, written and produced by Aditya Dhar.
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