Dhurandhar The Revenge collects 725 cr in 10 days + paid previews
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Box Office India Trade Network
DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE collected a huge 57 crore nett on its second Sunday which again is the highest collection ever on a second Sunday. The growth is limited but that can be down to the 'A' certification. It was a similar situation last week but it was in Eid period then. So, it was hard to tell. Generally films with 'A' certification tend to grow less on Sunday. The second weekend saw a record breaking 149 crore nett total. Only three films have done more than this in the whole second week itself.
There was the exception of DHURANDHAR part 1 but that worked more as a content film and its momentum was upwards. ANIMAL in 2023 saw limited growth on Sundays and that had also had collections at high levels. It is easier to get that Sunday growth when collections are at lower levels. There is also the start of IPL which could have affected collections on Saturday and Sunday but it would have been minimal.
The film has now hit 725 crore nett and today, it will cross the business of PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE (Hindi) and by the end of the week it will be the highest grossing Hindi film as it beats the figures of DHURANDHAR. Monday could also be the first time that the film does not see the highest collection as the second Monday could be lower than DHURANDHAR1 as so much business has been done already. For the first time, there is a drop in ticket pricing though its still much higher than normal for a film in the weekdays of week two.
The dubbed versions stand at around 38 crore nett and the collections today will probably tell if it can beat the 60 crore nett of JAWAN.
The collections of DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE (Hindi) are as follows.
Paid Previews - 40,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday - 75,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 72,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 97,00,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 1,00,00,00,000 apprx
Monday - 60,00,00,000 apprx
Tuesday - 46,00,00,000 apprx
Wednesday - 42,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday - 44,00,00,000 apprx
Week One - 5,76,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 37,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 55,00,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 57,00,00,000 apprx
Second Weekend - 1,49,00,00,000
TOTAL - 7,25,00,00,000
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DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE has smashed all records and its a forgone conclusion that it will become the highest grossing HINDI film ever be it India or Worldwide. Overseas, there is some way to go but its coming without any business from Gulf. So, in reality, the job is done there also though in the final number, it may not show due to the missing business.
The last ten years or so has seen films come in many versions outside the actual Hindi version and you also have films travelling from the South which also have many versions. This has meant the top grossing films in India over the last ten years have not been Hindi films and have actually been from the South. This has been seen as domination from the South which is far from the truth as its just rare films here and there. Generally, most of these films from the South have not done well.
There is a 100 year plus history of cinema in India and its mainly been dominated by Hindi Cinema. Its another thing that today Hindi Cinema is known as a profanity like Bolly***d and maybe it deserves it going by the cinema coming out buts it degrading for the legends and legendary films which made it what it is today. Its the reason that this profanity is never used on this website and its always HINDI CINEMA even though today its not the same as it was with Alien content and the English language becoming dominant in the industry.
Generally, over the last 100 years, Hindi cinema has always had the biggest grosser in India. There was an excursion in from 1949 till 1957 when a Tamil film CHANDRALEKHA was the top grosser. From 2017 till date, we have seen BAAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION and PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE become the top grossers in India and even in Hindi. There was a minor excursion with Tamil film ENTHRAN also in 2010 which lasted three years. This is the only one that did it with minor support from the Hindi markets. Basically from 2010, its not been what it used to be like before.
In the 70's, SHOLAY did more business in South India (Nizam/Andhra, Mysore/Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala) than any South Indian film and that just in Hindi language. DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE may reach 250 crore nett in South India in all versions but that is nothing compared to what SHOLAY did if we compare with the local films.
In the early 80's, there was a Telugu film, PREMABHISHEKAM, which smashed all records in South by leaps and bounds but its collection was just the same as an Hindi under performer like THE BURNING TRAIN. This is nett collection we are talking about and if we take GBOC, then THE BURNING TRAIN's collections go almost double of PREMABHISHEKAM. This is because there was huge Entertainment Tax across the Hindi markets while the South states were pro cinema with far less entertainment taxes. The domination of Hindi Cinema when it was Hindi Cinema was such that it was like 1-100 and the next industry was 101.
DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE has a chance to set the record straight as despite all these records, the most important one will be that a film from the Hindi film industry can again become the highest collecting film in India. The worldwide figure is not an issue as DANGAL remains top. That film, also like the South films has many versions, and here, DANGAL is still number one due to the Overseas collections.
In India, its a different story as from 2017, its been about BAAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION and PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE. At present, its PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE with business of 1125 crore nett across India on all versions of the film. This is the target for DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE. So, basically the Hindi version getting to around 1075 crore nett should be enough and from here it will not be easy for South films as they need Hindi market business and there is some fatigue. PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE broke all records but when you delve deeper into break up of collections, there were signs of fatigue in some of the circuits though you cant tell that with the overall number. It will not be easy for South films to get big numbers from Hindi markets which is a must if you want to be the top film. If DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE can cross PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE, it will set the record straight for Hindi Cinema and it will also be hard for regional industries to challenge no matter how big the film is.
The question is can DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE do it and it might look easy at the moment but there is still some distance to cover.
Welcome To The Jungle makers cancel Dubai schedule; to shoot the song in Mumbai
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Amid the West Asia conflict, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ makers call off their Dubai song shoot; to film it in Mumbai to avoid wasting the ensemble cast’s combination dates
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; March 31, 2026)
The ripple effects of the West Asia conflict can be felt the world over, including in the Hindi film industry. On March 30, mid-day reported that the Dubai schedule of Shah Rukh Khan’s King had to scrapped (When war affects the King’s strategy, Mar 30). Now, the latest film to call off its Dubai shoot is the Akshay Kumar-starrer Welcome To The Jungle. Director Ahmed Khan was to take his ensemble comedy to the emirate for a song shoot, but is now reimagining it in Mumbai.
Postponing the track’s filming was out of the question as it includes the entire primary cast — Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta Bhupathi, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, and many others — and getting their combination dates a second time over would have been difficult. So, the director did the next best thing.
A source revealed, “Elaborate sets will be put up in Madh Island, Golden Tobacco Studio, and Film City in Goregaon. Created by production designer Sailesh Mahadik, the sets will depict night clubs, casinos, and private jets. Ahmed and producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah essentially imagined it as a glamorous song that shows how the rich live the good life. That’s why Dubai would have been the perfect location. The unit waited for a month for things to settle down there, but when they didn’t, they shifted the location.”
Khan will begin the song shoot on April 15. Confirming the location shift, the director told mid-day, “We will now shoot the song in Mumbai. It’s a glamorous song with the entire cast.”
Kartik Aaryan, Anurag Basu aim to release their romantic saga before Ramayana's release
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Sources say Kartik Aaryan and Anurag Basu are speeding up their film’s completion as they aim to release it before ‘Ramayana’ potentially dominates screens
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; March 31, 2026)
Even as filmmaker Kabir Khan has begun shooting his next that is led by Kartik Aaryan, the actor has reported to the set of Anurag Basu’s romantic musical. It looks like the actor will juggle the two projects for some time to ensure that Basu’s film, reportedly titled ‘Tu Meri Zindagi Hai’, races towards completion. What’s brought on the rush? From what we have heard, the makers’ desire to arrive in cinemas before ‘Ramayana: Part 1’.
The Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash-led epic is expected to dominate screens upon its release this Diwali.
A source told mid-day, “Anurag and the makers want breathing space at the box office. They are aiming for a clean theatrical run without competition from a spectacle like ‘Ramayana’. October has one major release, ‘Drishyam 3’. So, producer Bhushan Kumar and Anurag are considering an October release.”
Aaryan and leading lady Sreeleela shot for a week in Kashmir, and will now move to Manali. The source added, “The idea is to wrap the bulk of the film before peak summer. Then Kartik will move to Kabir’s sports drama, while Anurag will lock his movie’s final cut.”
Promoter of Yo Yo Honey Singh concert booked after organizers deploy powerful laser lights
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After organisers of March 28 concert at BKC deploy powerful laser lights banned around the funnel zone, alarmed airport authorities call the cops; promoter booked
Faizan Khan (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 31, 2026)
Even before the gates opened and the crowds swelled to catch Yo Yo Honey Singh on stage, the BKC Police were keeping a close eye on the singer-performer’s March 28 concert at the MMRDA ground.
The cops had given permission for the concert with strict instructions that laser lights should not be used, since the venue falls close to the airport funnel zone that flights use for take-offs and landings. Yet, on concert day, airport authorities flagged laser use from the afternoon and despite repeated calls from the police, organizers allegedly beamed laser lights into the evening sky till 9 pm, putting hundreds of lives and flights at risk.
It was only after the police contacted Indrajit Singh, the representative of the organizer Tamannaz Worldwide, that the lights were finally switched off around 9 pm.
Cops later lodged an FIR against Singh for ignoring clear police instructions prohibiting laser lights at the venue.
Multiple red flags before event
The event had received permission with strict conditions — including a cap of 12,000 attendees and a complete ban on laser lighting. At a pre-event meeting with DCP Zone 08, organisers had assured officials that the crowd would remain within limits and that adequate traffic management would be in place.
However, on March 28, even before the concert began, airport authorities alerted police about the possible use of laser beams, flagging aviation safety concerns. The organisers were warned again — verbally and in writing — that any violation would invite action.
Crowd crossed numbers agreed upon
As gates opened around 6 pm, the situation quickly spiralled. A massive crowd, estimated at 18,000–20,000, flooded the venue — far exceeding capacity. The pressure was so intense that entry gates gave way, triggering chaos and making crowd control difficult. Several attendees, including women, complained of being trapped, prompting police to step in and pull them out.
Police also noticed laser beams being used during the performance. Despite repeated instructions to shut them down, the organizers allegedly continued till 9 pm, when police contacted Singh.
Cops have registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, invoking Sections 125, 223(a) and 212. Section 125 pertains to acts that endanger human life or safety, Section 223(a) deals with disobedience of orders issued by public authorities, and Section 212 relates to providing false information to officials.
The complaint also accuses the organizers of misleading authorities about expected footfall and negligently creating a situation that could have endangered both public safety and air traffic.
I almost said no to Omar’s role in Dhurandhar-Aditya Uppal
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Deep Saxena (HINDUSTAN TIMES; March 31, 2026)
Actor Aditya Uppal who played Lyari Task Force cop ASP Omar Haider in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge, had a tough time keeping mum in front of his family until the second instalment. And that was because in the first part, he has very little screen time.
“Of course, they were happy to see me on the big screen as part of a mega film, but expected that I would get more scenes or dialogue. For three months, I kept silent as I knew what was in store in the second part. They came with zero expectations in part two, but when the Tamma Tamma song started, and my role took off, all were elated,” says Uppal, whose end-credit scene went viral.
“We were leaving, and then the final shot came in the end credits, and my cousin shouted, ‘Tu to phir aa gaya!’ The movie ending on me was a bonus! It became viral, and I guess everyone has seen it till now,” he says, revealing that he turned down the role the first time it was offered.
“In 2024, I got a call from casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s office informing me about the role. And my immediate response was ‘no, not now!’ as I was very busy with my ad agency business. But then, the casting associate suggested I go for it. And I did. I am grateful that I was asked to reconsider after a no!”
Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja welcome baby no 2
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (March 31, 2026)
Actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second son on March 29. The couple announced the arrival of their baby boy on Instagram. In the post, the 40-year-old actor said their family has grown, and their hearts feel fuller than ever. She added that their elder son, Vayu, is thrilled to have a baby brother.
The caption of her post read, “Our family has grown, and with his arrival, our hearts have expanded in the most beautiful way. Vayu is overjoyed to welcome his little brother, and we feel deeply blessed by this precious new life who has filled our home with happiness and grace (sic).”
She ended the post saying they were thankful to start this new phase together as a family of four.
Sonam who Anand in an intimate Punjabi ceremony in May 2018 welcomed their first child, Vayu, in 2022, and since then, the actor has been taking a break from films but has remained active in public events and gatherings with friends and colleagues.
It’s a boy for Vivian-Nouran, too
Actor Vivian Dsena and his wife, Egyptian journalist Nouran Aly, also welcomed a baby boy recently.
Vivian shared the update on Instagram on Monday, saying he had been “a little off the radar” for a reason. “Some stories aren’t announced, they’re lived first… The kingdom just got bigger… and this time… it’s a Prince,” he wrote.
Vivian married Nouran in a private ceremony in 2022. He is also father to their daughter Layan, born the same year, and has two stepdaughters from Nouran’s previous marriage.
I got married when I was doing Farzi; now I’m having my first kid while working on Season 2-Bhuvan Arora
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I got married when I was doing Farzi (Season 1), and now I’m having my first kid while working on Season 2
Vishakha Pandit (HINDUSTAN TIMES; March 31, 2026)
Actor Bhuvan Arora and his wife Vaneja Gupta are all set to welcome their first child, five years after marriage.
Recalling the moment he found out that he is soon going to be a father, he shares, “My wife took me to the Gurudwara… it is a special place for us, and broke the news to me there. I got a little teary-eyed… Every day, I feel a little more grateful. It’s a beautiful phase.”
With the couple expecting the baby in June, the 39-year-old adds that he is “only expecting for a healthy baby... Boy or girl doesn’t matter. But, I am preparing to sing lori to the baby.”
Ahead of the baby’s arrival, the actor plans to cut down his working hours to prioritise family: “Paternity break should become a mandate in India. Both parents are equal and they both need to contribute equally. It’s high time we normalise giving paternity leave to both father and mother.”
Life at home has already shifted for him. “I am not allowed to get angry… I have to keep my temper in check… I have to smile,” he says.
The actor, known for the web series Farzi, also starring actor Shahid Kapoor, calls the timing special. “I got married when I was doing Farzi (Season 1), and now I’m having my first kid while working on Season 2.”
He also reveals that he shared the good news with his co-star. “I had shared the news with Shahid bhai… I’ve learned from him how to balance work and family,” he says adding that there was one more star who gave him tips, “I was working with Arbaaz Khan (in Raazdar), and he also guided me on how to make it easier for the mother, which is the top priority.”
I feel, 20 years ago, we were more progressive-Iqbal Khan
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Iqbal Khan on returning to television with ‘Yaadein - Ek Doctor Do Zindagiyaan’, choosing emotion over excess
Letty Mariam Abraham (MID-DAY; March 31, 2026)
He has spent over two decades navigating the bylanes of the entertainment industry with television shows, films, and web shows, but it was only around 2014, that Iqbal Khan says he truly began to take his craft seriously. Looking back at his career, the actor shares that he was “blessed to receive good work”, even as he continues to evolve. He returns to the small screen after three years with Yaadein - Ek Doctor Do Zindagiyaan, an adaptation of the Italian hit DOC, where he plays a surgeon dealing with eight years of memory loss. In conversation with mid-day, Khan reflects on starting from scratch, embracing change, and how the show’s emotions will make it relatable and drive audience connection, irrespective of the perspective from which it is told. Excerpts from the interview.
When Yaadein - Ek Doctor Do Zindagiyaan was offered to you, did you watch the original DOC?
Since it is an adaptation of an Italian show, which has also been remade in the US, [I was] curious. Though not for reference, just for the feel [of it], I have watched a few episodes of the Italian version.
The show talks about starting from scratch. You’ve had ups and downs in life, how did you deal with them?
In life, you don’t often realise when you are starting from scratch. At the time, it will be very difficult, and it has to be so. Because hardships bring wisdom. It’s during difficult times that you learn. It humbles you and sometimes you change for the better.
Daily soaps usually target women, with stories centred on female protagonists. It’s rare to see a male perspective. Will the audience connect?
There have been a few shows like that, for example Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Wagle Ki Duniya. Hui Gumm Yaadein will be a new addition to that list. I don’t see any reason why people will not accept it. Because our primary motive is emotions, which, in my personal opinion, is universal. Sometimes it breaks the barrier of languages also. As long as the emotions in the show are bang on, it will not be lost.
When you look back at your earlier work, how do you think you’ve evolved?
I’ve realized that I’m very objective about my work. I only started appreciating my craft maybe 2014 onwards. While I was okay back then, now I make sure that the performances are more real. When I take up a show, I tell the makers that I will not go over the top. And I don’t compromise on that. Luckily, this show is also all about being real.
Do you think content on TV is changing with time?
I think a lot of content has not changed on TV. I feel, 20 years ago, we were more progressive. However, God has been kind to me. Whatever work I’ve done on TV has always been good and progressive. But I take zero credit for it; things just happened.
Where do you find more creative freedom — on TV or OTT?
Whatever shows I have done, I have not had much of a problem. But if one has to weigh both, there’s definitely more creative freedom in OTT. I cannot do both at the same time. If I’m doing OTT, I don’t do TV, and vice versa. Both require time and commitment.
On TRPs?
I don’t think about it. I’m a firm believer of magic. So, no matter what the world thinks, whatever is their math or science, it doesn’t matter. It’s not in my hands.
Surprisingly, after Maamla Legal Hai, I got a lot of writing calls-Nidhi Bisht
8:58 AM
Gearing up for ‘Maamla Legal Hai 2’, Nidhi Bisht says that despite not writing the courtroom comedy, she received offers for writing but not acting
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; March 31, 2026)
In a matter of days, actor Nidhi Bisht will return as advocate Sujata didi in Maamla Legal Hai 2. The actor says she is feeling the nerves of a student. “It’s like waiting for exam results. Now, if we’ve come up a little bit with distinction [scriptwise], we can get a college admission,” she smiled.
Even though Bisht returned to the set of the Netflix courtroom comedy series to shoot the second season, a year after its premiere, it took her only minutes to slip back into Sujata’s shoes. “When we met for reading it happened very naturally. Maybe the body has it in its memory; it took me minutes to become Sujata again. [During] reading the lines, we would call each other by our characters’ names,” she said.
While she awaits the release of the show, Bisht continues her work as a writer alongside acting. Since the beginning of her journey in the industry, she has juggled the two professions. Her writing credits include Permanent Roommates (2016), Bisht, Please! (2017), and Home Shanti (2022). However, the actor-writer says the industry makes it difficult to balance both.
“As soon as the word goes out that I’m writing, the acting jobs stop coming my way. But surprisingly, after Maamla Legal Hai, I got a lot of writing calls. I didn’t get any offers for acting despite getting a lot of praise. A lot of people thought that I had also written the show, which is not true,” she said.
I had said Dhurandhar will not just raise the bar but break the bar because people will see it baar baar-Rakesh Bedi
8:56 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; March 30, 2026)
Rakesh Bedi has built a career on consistency and craft, quietly shaping performances that linger long after the scene ends. With Dhurandhar, his portrayal of Jameel Jamali has once again drawn attention to a range that has always existed, even if not always fully tapped. Over the years, he has been part of films like Coolie No. 1, Gadar 2 and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, as well as popular television shows including Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Zabaan Sambhalke, Shrimaan Shrimati, Yes Boss, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
He shares, “When the first installment was released, I had said this film will not just raise the bar but break the bar because people will see it baar baar (laughs!). That was my gut feeling after seeing kis shiddat aur mehnat se yeh film banaayi jaa rahi thi. After watching my work in it, the feeling was like having a good feast. I felt full and satisfied.”
For Bedi, the size of a role has never defined its value. He says, “It’s not important whether you are playing a big role or a small one. Bobby Deol scored in a role that may not have been the lead in Animal. It’s about leaving an impact. Aapne kuchh kiya ki aadmi bole ki ek scene mein kamaal kar diya. I had the opportunity to do one scene in Uri, and Dhurandhar has been a result of that.”
He also points to the importance of filmmakers who are willing to see beyond familiar labels. He says, “Rarely does a filmmaker say he wants only one actor and is willing to wait. When a director shows that kind of confidence and says, ‘I only want Rakesh Bedi,’ then the actor feels, ‘Ab toh main bhi jaan laga doonga’. You have to repay that faith.”
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