Rakesh Bedi says Aditya Dhar ‘apne ghar jaake baith gaya hai’ even as Dhurandhar crosses Rs 200 crore; ‘Woh kisi se baat nahi kar raha’

Director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes of the year, surpassing the Rs 200 crore mark in India during its first run. Inspired by real incidents and crime syndicates in Karachi’s Lyari area, the film follows India’s covert fight against terror in Pakistan. The action drama stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, among others.

Rakesh Bedi on Aditya Dhar

Amid the film’s massive success, Aditya Dhar has maintained a notably low profile—skipping interviews, podcasts, and public appearances. Actor Rakesh Bedi, who played Jameel Jamali in the film, recently praised Dhar’s grounded nature.




Speaking to Filmygyan, Rakesh Bedi said, “Iss saal Dhurandhar itni badi hit hai, aur abhi toh bas shuruaat hai. Yeh toh aadhi film hai, aadhi toh baaki hai. Lekin woh limelight mein hai hi nahi. Woh kisi ko interview nahi de raha, baat nahi kar raha. Woh apne ghar jaake baith gaya hai. He is with his family. He is not like, ‘Oh, maine yeh kar diya, woh kar diya...’ He is not busy brandishing the pomp and show; he’s not doing that (This year, Dhurandhar is such a big hit, and this is just the beginning. This is only half the story; the other half is yet to come. But he isn’t in the limelight at all. He isn’t giving interviews or talking to anyone. He has simply gone home and is spending time with his family. He’s not like, ‘Oh, I did this, I did that...’).”

After Dhurandhar released, Aditya Dhar and his wife, actress Yami Gautam, visited the sacred Naina Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh. They were joined by Yami’s mother, Anjali Gautam, and other family members. The family performed traditional rituals during the visit before returning to Mumbai.

Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge confirmed for 2026 release

The makers have officially announced a sequel titled Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge, set for release on March 19, 2026. The film is headed for a major box-office clash with Yash’s highly anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues to perform steadily overseas, earning Rs 44.08 crore internationally within four days. However, its global potential has taken a significant hit due to a complete ban across the Gulf.



According to reports, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have not released the film, despite efforts from the makers to secure clearance. The Gulf region is traditionally one of Bollywood’s strongest international markets, making the absence a major setback for the film’s overseas totals.

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