March 19th is going to be a big day for cinema lovers, when Ranveer Singh-starrer “Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge” officially hits theaters. Anticipating the film’s anticipation, the makers have decided to begin paid previews starting the evening of March 18th. The film’s director, Aditya Dhar, began his career as an assistant to legendary director Priyadarshan and has now become a renowned figure in Indian cinema. His journey from a lyricist to a successful director, and now as a producer with his brother, Lokesh Dhar, at B62 Studios, has been inspiring.
The Historic Success of “Uri: The Surgical Strike”
Aditya Dhar proved his mettle with his debut film, “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” in 2019. Based on India’s retaliatory strike after the 2016 Uri attack, the film not only broke box office records but also won four National Film Awards. These included Best Director (Aditya Dhar), Best Actor (Vicky Kaushal), Best Audiography, and Best Music (Shashwat Sachdev). Interestingly, composer Shashwat Sachdev has also returned for the “Dhurandhar” franchise.
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Clear View Against Terrorism
When controversy erupted over the release of “Uri” in Pakistan, Aditya Dhar gave a very serious and clear response. He said, “It doesn’t matter to me. If they trust and watch the film, they realize that nothing is said against the Pakistani people. Whatever is said is against terrorism. If they understand that we are fighting terrorism, not against any people or any individual, I think they will also like it.” Now, this statement of the director is going viral. Fans are reacting to the video and praising him, saying that even though “Dhurandhar 2” may not be released in Pakistan, it will still be a superhit.
The Popularity of ‘Dhurandhar’ in Pakistan
Surprisingly, despite the absence of official releases in Pakistan for both ‘Uri’ and ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina, Paresh Rawal, and Kirti Kulhari, these films have garnered tremendous popularity there. Reports suggest that pirated copies of ‘Dhurandhar’ were sold for just ₹16, and within just 12 days of its release, over 2 million illegal downloads were recorded. Furthermore, when the film was released on digital platforms, it remained at the top of Netflix Pakistan for a long time. Now, it remains to be seen what new dimensions of box office success ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ will achieve.
