Dhurandhar Dominates Box Office as Iltija Mufti Praises Film
Dhurandhar Dominates Box Office as Iltija Mufti Praises Film
Dhurandhar hits ₹200 crore in India and ₹300 crore globally; Iltija Mufti calls it very well made, praising its portrayal of women and the stellar cast.
Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar’s high-octane spy thriller, has become the talk of the town as it powers past the box office milestone with impressive momentum. The film, led by Ranveer Singh and supported by a strong ensemble that includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, opened with a bang and has sustained its climb through the week. In India, it crossed the ₹200 crore mark within the first run and continued to build, with early reports showing a total India net of around ₹210.85 crore by the end of the first week, cementing its place as a top-grossing Hindi film. The global footprint is equally strong, with the spy thriller reportedly crossing ₹300 crore worldwide, a testament to its broad appeal and continued audience interest.
The movie’s success is being attributed to its brisk pacing, high-stakes espionage plot, and the star power of Ranveer Singh, whose performance has drawn praise from fans and cinema-goers alike. Critics have highlighted the film’s action sequences and the tight, thriller-forward storytelling that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. This tally places Dhurandhar among the most prominent Bollywood releases of the season, signaling strong hold over theatres and a healthy word-of-mouth stream that’s helping sustain its run beyond opening weekend.
Social media chatter has added a unique dimension to the film’s narrative. Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, publicly praised Dhurandhar, describing it as “very well made” and noting that the film’s casting is “perfection.” She also highlighted that the portrayal of women in the film isn’t merely a prop, a point she stressed in her posts. This endorsement from a prominent political figure’s family member has amplified conversations around the film’s treatment of gender and representation while fueling further curiosity about the ensemble’s performances.
Industry observers say the film’s robust start could translate into a sustained run if word-of-mouth continues to be strong and if audiences respond to its blend of action, espionage, and character-driven moments. Dhurandhar’s trajectory so far indicates a solid phase for contemporary Hindi cinema, showing that blockbuster-level box office can still be achieved through a careful mix of star power, gripping storytelling, and timely, resonant social conversations.
Cover image source: ‘Very well made’: Dhurandhar review by former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija 🔗
