Yash Raj Films Praises Dhurandhar as a Blockbuster

Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy action drama, has been hailed as a blockbuster success by veteran Bollywood studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) after it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in domestic collections. The film’s historic achievement has been celebrated across the film industry. 


YRF’s Message of Praise

Yash Raj Films released a message on Instagram, congratulating director Aditya Dhar, Jio Studios, the cast, technicians, and the entire Dhurandhar team. The statement read:

“DHURANDHAR is not a film… it’s a milestone moment in Indian cinema that will be remembered forever.”
“Congratulations to Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios for becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time (in a single language).”
“As the captain of the ship, Aditya Dhar’s clarity of purpose, fearless storytelling, and unwavering commitment to excellence have set a new benchmark for Indian cinema.”
“We also congratulate every cast member and technician of this brilliant film for giving their all. You are the Dhurandhars who made the thought of the film explode so loudly and so gloriously on the big screen.” 

YRF’s praise recognized the team’s creative effort and the film’s impact on Indian box office history. 


Record-Breaking Box Office Success

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh with co-stars including Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, was released on 5 December 2025. Since its release, it has earned massive ticket sales both in India and overseas.

The film has:

  • Entered the ₹1,000 crore club worldwide

  • Surpassed Pushpa 2 to become the highest-grossing Hindi film in terms of domestic net collections.

  • Crossed ₹4,000 crore in global box office earnings from all Ranveer Singh films combined. 

Industry observers say Dhurandhar’s sustained performance shows strong audience interest and helps set new commercial benchmarks for Bollywood films. 

Reaction From Ranveer Singh and Filmmakers

Ranveer Singh responded to YRF’s praise in the comments on the official post:

“My beloved Alma Mater (❤️?) only ever wanted to make you proud!” — Ranveer Singh 

Director Aditya Dhar also expressed gratitude to YRF, saying that growing up watching YRF films influenced his storytelling journey and that the appreciation from such a respected banner was deeply meaningful. 

Industry and Audience Impact

The success of Dhurandhar has drawn attention across Bollywood. Industry figures like filmmaker Karan Johar have publicly praised the film, with some calling it one of their favourites of the year. Dhurandhar’s box office run has also sparked discussions about future Hindi cinema benchmarks and the storytelling scope of commercial films. 

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