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Dhurandhar Shatters Records as India's Top Hindi Film

12/29/2025

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Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, earning INR 6.9 billion in 24 days.
It surpassed the previous record-holder, Chhaava, which faced criticism for portraying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar exemplifies the trend of muscular Hindi cinema blending espionage with ideological messaging.
The film marks a commercial comeback for Ranveer Singh (actor) and Akshaye Khanna (actor), with Shah Rukh Khan (actor) among top box-office names.

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Story summary

Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, earning INR 6.9 billion in 24 days.
It surpassed the previous record-holder, Chhaava, which faced criticism for portraying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar exemplifies the trend of muscular Hindi cinema blending espionage with ideological messaging.
The film marks a commercial comeback for Ranveer Singh (actor) and Akshaye Khanna (actor), with Shah Rukh Khan (actor) among top box-office names.