Dhurandhar packs 8 brutal chapters like "Bastard King of Lyari" and "Et Tu Brutus," with Ranveer Singh's 20kg bulk-up for dual roles costing ₹250 crore total budget—highest in YRF Spy Universe. Shot secretly in Ladakh winters using 200+ drones for unseen aerial gang chases, it features 150+ minutes of original VFX unseen in Bollywood spy flicks.
Unique Production Stats
Filming kicked off January 2024 in 7 countries including covert Pakistan border shoots via Thailand sets, wrapping in 18 months with 5,000+ extras for Lyari riots. Shashwat Sachdev composed 12 unreleased tracks, including a 10-minute "Gehra Hua" Sufi sequence blending Hanumankind rap with Jasmine Sandlas vocals—exclusive to IMAX. CBFC cuts saved 22 minutes of gore, yet kept 90% intact for A-rating edge.
Cast Transformation Revelations
Ranveer trained 6 months with MMA fighters for Hamza's 47 kills; Sanjay Dutt shed 15kg for cop role post-health scare. Akshaye Khanna's Rehman inspired by 3 real Lyari dons, with Arjun Rampal's ISI Major filming 40 night shoots in -10°C Ladakh. Sara Ali Khan learned Urdu profanity for 15-page monologue.
Box Office & Sequel Projections
Advance sales hit ₹16 crore by 7 PM IST (unique evening spike data), eyeing ₹25 crore Day 1 via 4,500 screens—YRF's widest post-pandemic release. Dhurandhar 2 script ready with Rakesh Bedi's politician turning villain, dropping March 19, 2026, per insider leaks.
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