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Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing film of 2025 with Rs 870 crores

As Dhurandhar's historic run continues at the box office, the film has created one more record on day 17 since its release on December 5, 2025. The Ranveer Singh starrer has marched on to become the highest-grossing film of the year, leaving the likes of Kantara Chapter 1, Chhaava and Saiyaara behind.  Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing film of 2025 With another thunderous third weekend, Dhurandhar has earned Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million) worldwide gross to become the highest-grossing film of the year, cementing its place among the most blockbuster runs in Indian cinema history. It has been surpassing itself every week andrelivering unheard-of records while rewriting the rulebook at every stage. Last week, the film, which was released on December 5, recorded the biggest second weekend collection and also the biggest third weekend ever. From Day 1 to Day 13, Dhurandhar maintained its streak of earning over Rs 24 crore daily collections for 13 consecutive days. It then raced to Rs 200 crore (USD 24 million) in just 5 days. He went on to become the fastest film ever to cross Rs 300, Rs 400 and Rs 500 crore. Week 2 even outperformed Week 1, a box-office record that has never been witnessed before. Dhurandhar’s dominance expands beyond India. With an outstanding Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million) overseas gross in just 17 days, Dhurandhar has officially become the highest-grossing Indian film overseas in 2025. Interestingly, this excludes the Gulf countries as it was banned there. Dhurandhar's total India nett earnings stand at Rs 579.20 crore, while the India gross earnings are Rs 683.46 crore. Talking of overseas collection, the film has grossed Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million), which takes its worldwide gross collections to Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million). Highest-grossing Indian films of 2025 Dhurandhar - Rs 870.36 crore and counting Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 - Rs 853 crore Chhaava - Rs 808 crore Saiyaara - Rs 579 crore Coolie - Rs 518 crore War 2 - Rs 365 crore Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs 326 crore Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra - Rs 303 crore They Call Him OG - Rs 300 crore Housefull 5 - Rs 292 crore

22 December,2025 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty recreates Akshaye Khanna's viral entrance in Dhurandhar

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has been garnering a lot of praise and acclaim ever since it hit the theatres on December 5, 2025. The film has also created history at the box office, becoming the 2025 highest grossing films. With several celebrities also praising the film, Shilpa Shetty has now taken to social media to praise the film after watching it. But she had an interesting twist to it as she joined the viral FA9LA trend, dancing to the popular beats, recreating Akshaye Khanna's dance steps. Shilpa Shetty joins the Fa9la trend Shilpa shared a video of herself dancing to FA9LA and wrote, "Fan toh mila nahi lekin mai fan ho gayi hu, toh yeh trend karna banta tha. ranveersingh aapka time aa gaya... underplayed, nuanced and fit the character to the T. AkshayeKhanna, OMG... aura maxxx actormaddy, no one could have played it better than you rampal72, a revelation duttsanjay, rockstar as always." She added, "gauravgera, manavgohil and therakeshbedi were fantastically cast and that credit goes to castingchhabra for putting it all together. Special mention to shashwatology for the bg score and music, it's my favourite playlist right now." "And adityadharfilms, you truly are a visionary. You've made one of the most patriotic films I've seen in a long time. Take a bow to the entire team of Dhurandhar," the actress added. About Dhurandhar Dhurandhar has become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time at the domestic box office. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, along with an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles. The makers have confirmed a sequel to the film in the post-credit scene, revealing that the sequel is scheduled to hit theatres on 19 March next year. The film revolves around the underworld saga about a network of criminals, informants and operatives whose lives intersect, navigating covert operations and betrayals. Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty has been making headlines for some time now due to controversies revolving her involvement in a Rs 60 crore fraud case as well as an FIR filed against her restraunt chain Bastian in Bengaluru.

22 December,2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah

Harsh Chhaya's viral cryptic note on divorce hints a ex-wife Shefali Shah

Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah's split in 2000 was widely publicised at the time. After nearly six years of marriage, the couple separated. Harsh just posted a mysterious comment on Facebook about an actor couple who separated over 25 to 30 years ago. Netizens speculated that the actor's now-deleted message was directed at his ex-wife, Shefali. A user shared the post and asked the same question. Harsh just posted a lengthy letter on his Facebook account. In the cryptic statement, Harsh cited an actor couple that split around 25 to 30 years ago. He remarked that the couple's separation was big news back then. He went on to note that over time, one of them avoids discussing what went wrong in their relationship, whilst the other person is always ready to talk about it. Is actor #HarshChhaya talking about his ex-wife Shefali Chhaya (now #ShefaliShah) who is married to producer-director Vipul Shah...??JUST ASKING? 🤐 pic.twitter.com/9iOTiWFCvj — Arnaz Hathiram Jain (@ArnazHathiram) December 21, 2025 He wrote, "So an actor couple got divorced some 25-30 years ago. It was quite a news then. Over time, one of them avoids talking about it and passes it off as done and dusted, it's over, move on .. but she is as if always waiting .. any new release or a stage that gets a mic in hand and she makes it a point to let the world know how bad it was even after two and a half decades." Harsh Chhaya makes a shocking revelation On the same topic, Harsh stated that the actress, who divorced years ago, recently worked with a Bengali women director, to whom she revealed that her ex-husband battered her. The lady director had communicated this knowledge to a mutual friend of the former couple who was aware of the divorce proceedings. So, the common one corrected the facts and told the lady director that it was false information supplied by the actress, because it was she who fell in love with another man, who is a director and producer. "Turns out, recently, a Bengali lady director who has made a film with the actress some time ago, unwittingly, was telling one of the couple's old friends that her ex used to even beat this actress. The common friend, like quite a few of them, was close enough to the couple and knew about the whole divorce thing inside out, as did a lot of other contemporaries from then. So this friend let the lady director know that the actress is lying and simply walked out because she fell for the director-producer." Harsh went on to explain how the actress keeps telling the same story. Previously, their close friends kept quiet out of respect for the actress's ex-husband, but now they find it aggravating. Some people find it hilarious now that they understand the other side of the story. "Every time she now starts her story, the ex and the contemporaries from then find it amusing that there she goes again. Friends, too, kept out of this ever since at the behest of the ex, and everyone moves on anyway, but the friends are now a bit irritated that she continues with her rant to this day, so now they make it a point to let people know who think they figured it all just by hearing one side of it." Netizens react to the long post A user took to X (previously Twitter) to publish Harsh Chhaya's enigmatic note, raising the issue of whether he was referring to his ex-wife, Shefali Shah, who is now married to director and producer Vipul Shah. Soon after, netizens crowded the comments section. A user wrote, "There's no doubt about that. Even after 25 years, Shefali Chhaya continues to talk about her divorce. Anything for a nice tale or to be a 'strong woman'. How would she react if her ex-husband began to speak negatively about her?"

22 December,2025 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zeenat Aman and Helen on Indian Idol

Zeenat Aman names Helen as the influence behind her glamorous style

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes memory from her early days in Bollywood. During her appearance on Indian Idol 16, she revealed how legendary dancer and actor Helen guided her and other heroines in mastering on-screen essentials like contact lenses, eyelashes, and wigs. Zeenat Aman says Helen influenced her look Reflecting on Helen’s influence, Zeenat highlighted her role in shaping the glamour and professionalism of a generation of actresses. Rapper Badshah asked, “Zeenat ma’am, Helen ma’am, since both of you worked during the same period and were at the top of your careers, was there ever any rivalry between you?” Responding to this, Zeenat Aman praised Helen, calling her incomparable and saying there was never any question of rivalry. She shared that they would watch Helen closely to learn how to wear contact lenses, false eyelashes, and wigs. The Ajnabee actress added that Helen was truly unbeatable. She said, “Helen ji, she was incomparable. There was no question of rivalry. We used to watch her and learn how to wear contact lenses, how to wear eyelashes, and how to wear a wig. She was unbeatable, always. Before I joined films, I was a huge fan of Helen's. In the first film, when I saw her on set, my jaw dropped.” Hearing this, Helen also expressed her admiration for Zeenat Aman, saying that her jaw dropped when she saw such a beautiful girl enter the film industry. “My jaw dropped, too, looking at such a beautiful girl coming into the film industry. Mashallah.” Zeenat Aman has frequently spoken about her deep admiration for Helen. The two shared the screen in Ram Balram and other films in the 70s and 80s. Recently, both veteran actresses appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol 16. The latest episode, titled “Celebrating the Lady Dons,” paid tribute to Zeenat Aman and Helen. Contestants honoured their legacy by performing some of their hit tracks. Zeenat Aman grooves to Dum Maaro Dum  A whiff of nostalgia swept through the audience as evergreen icon Zeenat Aman brought back the magic of her legendary chartbuster Dum Maaro Dum on the Indian Idol stage. With contestant Anshika’s powerful and soulful rendition of the iconic song, which is originally from the 1971 film Haré Rama Haré Krishna, nostalgia filled the air, transforming the performance into a full-blown celebration. Zeenat couldn’t resist stepping onto the stage and dancing to the timeless track, instantly earning thunderous applause from the judges, contestants, and audience alike. The moment became even more special when Kartik Aaryan joined the veteran diva on the dance floor. Hare Rama Hare Krishna is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language satirical musical drama film written, produced and directed by Dev Anand. It stars Dev Anand, alongside Mumtaz, Zeenat Aman and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The film deals with the decadence of the Hippie culture, and aims to have an anti-drug message and also depicts some problems associated with Westernization.

22 December,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Danish Pandor and Aahana Kumra

Danish Pandor in a relationship with Aahana Kumra? Actress’ post sparks rumours

Actor Danish Pandor turned a year older today and is currently basking in the success of the recently released film Dhurandhar. In the film, he essays the role of Uzar Balochi, the trusted aide of Rehman Dikaith. His performance, along with his on-screen chemistry with Ranveer Singh, has been widely appreciated by audiences. Aahana Kumra's sweet birthday wish for Danish Pandor Amid growing interest in the actor’s personal life, actress Aahana Kumra fuelled relationship rumours by sharing a series of cosy pictures with Danish on his birthday. The photos, reportedly from their holidays, show the duo striking intimate poses, hinting at a close bond. Sharing the pictures, Aahana wrote, "To the kindest boy I know! Happy happy to you DP! I Hope and pray you get everything your desires! May life always be kind to you and bring you all the love, success, and happiness that you deserve! Wishing you the best always! To forever. Have a Dhu-Ran-Dan year Danny boy". Soon, the comment section was flooded with fans asking about Danish’s relationship status. However, Aahana chose not to respond to the queries, leaving the internet guessing.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Aahana S Kumra (@aahanakumra) Danish Pandor on preparing for Dhurandhar Danish Pandor revealed that his very first meeting with filmmaker Aditya Dhar marked the beginning of his preparation to play Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar. Grateful to be part of the film, which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, Pandor knew the role would demand intense preparation. “Aditya sir had done five to six years of research. He gave me the research material, which included videos of Uzair Baloch,” he recalled. As he studied the gangster’s interviews, Pandor realised that mastering the dialect was key to portraying the character authentically. “I went through all the interviews available on YouTube. In Karachi, people speak Urdu with a touch of Punjabi. I worked with a dialect coach to perfect that,” he shared. Closer to the shoot, the director conducted a 20-day workshop to help the cast get comfortable with the dialect. “All of us — Ranveer bhai, Sara [Arjun], and Rakesh sir [Bedi] — needed to have the same twang when our characters conversed with each other.”

22 December,2025 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka Chopra with Jonas Brothers

Nick and Jonas brothers groove to yet another Bollywood song for pre-show ritual

Actress Priyanka Chopra joined her husband Nick Jonas and the Jonas brothers for their oh-so-famous pre-show ritual.  Nick posted a fun video on his Instagram, where he, PeeCee, and brother Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, were seen grooving on the old Bollywood banger, Aap Jaisa Koi from the 1980 release Qurbani featuring Feroz Khan, Vinod Khanna, and Zeenat Aman. Nick Jonas has a new Bollywood favourite song The four of them can be seen having a blast as they enjoy the peppy lyrics of the hit number in the clip captioned "Tonight’s pre-show hype song (sic)".           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) Recently, Nick has been expressing his love for Bollywood numbers with these pre-show hype songs. Prior to this, Nick posted a clip of himself and his team members on social media tapping a foot on the Shararat song from Aditya Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar. He disclosed that he has turned the peppy number into his new pre-show hype song. The video uploaded by him on his IG showed Nick and his buddies dancing on the track with full energy. Before that, the American singer and actor chose Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani's Aavan Jaavan song from War 2 as his pre-show hype track. He shared another fun clip of himself dancing to the peppy Bollywood number. Zeenat Aman reacts to Nick's pre-song ritual  Zeenat Aman reshared Nick's video of them dancing to her iconic song. The actress also shared the story behind the song which she had revealed in one of her previous Instagram posts. She replugged the post for anyone interested in the story behind the song that is among the most popular and revisited tracks from Bollywood.  Narrating the tale behind the voice of the song, a 15-year-old Nazia, Zeenat wrote, "There was a family of three waiting for me in the lobby of my London hotel, but I was not keen to make small talk with fans. I had just wrapped a day of shoot, and all I wanted was silence, a hot shower and my bed. Yet my convent school education would not allow me to be rude. So I smiled sweetly and took a seat… with my thoughts wandering to the luxurious suite that awaited me just a few floors above.""The lady was elegant. Her name was Muniza. And with her were her two teenaged children. A quiet girl named Nazia and a boy named Zoheb. I hadn’t planned to entertain them for long, but soon found myself drawn into deep dialogue with Muniza. They were a charming and cultured family of Pakistani origin, and to my surprise I found myself inviting them to join me in my suite. That night I learnt that Nazia and Zoheb were pursuing music, and I even enjoyed a brief demo of young Nazia’s pipes. Muniza and I remained in touch, and I subsequently introduced her to Feroz Khan, with whom I was starting work on an ambitious project. You can picture the rest… Feroz was blown away by Nazia’s voice, and under the guidance of music composer Biddu, 15-year-old Nazia Hassan went on to record the mega hit Aap Jaisa Koi," she added sharing how actress 

22 December,2025 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal turns DJ at Gurgaon club, plays Dhurandhar's viral track

Director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has emerged as a box-office juggernaut since its theatrical release on December 5. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles, has already crossed Rs 500 crore at the Indian box office. Arjun Rampal turns DJ, plays FA9LA Following the film’s release, the Bahraini rap track FA9LA went viral on social media. The song, by Flipperachi, was used as Akshaye Khanna’s entry theme in the film, and the combination of the track and his moves quickly became a social media sensation. Now, Arjun Rampal has joined the trend by playing the song at a club in Goregaon. In a viral video circulating online, Rampal can be seen taking over the DJ console and playing a remix version of FA9LA. The mood in the club visibly shifts as the track plays, with the actor seen enjoying the moment along with the crowd. In Dhurandhar, Arjun Rampal essays the role of Major Iqbal, while Akshaye Khanna portrays Rehman Dakait, a menacing Pakistani crime lord and politician. Arjun Rampal Celebrate The Huge Success Of #Dhurandhar Movie In an Club.Arjun Rampal Vibing On Fa9la Song, His Dance Moves & Expressions 🔥🥵 pic.twitter.com/MOq0nWYMka — Filmy_Duniya (@FMovie82325) December 21, 2025 Flipperachi on the success of FA9LA Had the Bahraini rapper anticipated this response? “When Ranveer Singh posted the song [on Instagram], I knew it was about to blow up,” the rapper told mid-day. He reflected, “It’s a combination of everything — the scene, Akshaye Khanna’s return, the Arabic lyrics, and the vibe. I saw it before the movie came out, and knew this was going to do something big. The production reached out to my team a while back, and the paperwork was sorted between them.” Originally released in 2024, the Khaleeji track’s Bollywood success did not worry the rapper. “People often love vibing to our songs because of the fusion element. We’ve done the same with other genres like Brazilian funk and Afrobeat. Often, language isn’t a barrier as long as the music and vibe grab attention,” reasoned Flipperachi, who also has popular tracks like Samboosa and EeLa to his credit. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar's second part will be released in theatres on March 19, 2026. The first part of the film was 3 hours and 35 minutes long. 

22 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone twin at the airport amid Dhurandhar success

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone turned the Mumbai airport into a moment of effortless star power on Monday morning, walking in hand-in-hand and twinning in coordinated winter blacks and greys. The power couple moved with calm, confident ease, a visual of two stars grounded in their space, but very much aware of the frenzy they create. The powerhouse couple spotted 😍 #RanveerSingh #DeepikaPadukone #Deepveerpic.twitter.com/28eKzXXub6 — Vivek Mishra (@actor_vivekm89) December 22, 2025 For Ranveer, the morning stride felt symbolic. With Dhurandhar continuing its euphoric run, the airport sighting became more than just a travel moment — it became a cultural snapshot. The entire country has been celebrating how Ranveer has delivered a historic success, with audiences and critics unanimously praising his ferocity, duality and sheer cinematic command in the film.  And on this high, Deepika Padukone stood beside him with signature composure, smiling softly, maintaining a low profile, letting her partner enjoy the glow of his triumph. Ranveer, relaxed and basking in the Dhurandhar wave, kept his style casual with an all-black base layered under a grey jacket. Deepika complemented him like only she can: a chic grey-and-black look elevated by an oversized striped jacket, proving once again why she is a global fashion force. Their walk - steady, stylish, and side-by-side - was enough. A superstar at the peak of a historic run. A partner who matches his stride. Fight erupts at Dhurandhar screening Dhurandhar screenings haven't only increased their slots at theatres but also the drama and chaos that comes along. In the recent screening, a major fight erupted after a fan compared Ranveer Singh to Ranbir Kapoor. It turned chaotic after a heated altercation among audience members was caught on camera and went viral on social media. What began as a seemingly minor conflict shortly after the movie started escalated into a physical altercation and hurling of abuses between the fans of Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, not to forget that Dhurandhar was still playing onscreen in the theatre. More about Dhurandhar  Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film draws inspiration from real-life geopolitical events and covert RAW operations, particularly those connected to Operation Lyari. The film features Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in key roles, alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. Dhurandhar Part 2 is slated for release on March 19, 2026. Talking about the box office, the film has surpassed Rs 800 crore in global earnings. In India, the movie has secured a place in the top ten Indian films of all time. It continues to maintain momentum amid James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash release.

22 December,2025 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Aditya Pancholi shares how his bond with Govinda stood the test of time

Actor Aditya Pancholi wished Govinda on his birthday by paying a heartfelt tribute to their friendship, which has stood the test of time.  He said that the foundation of their friendship was laid the day they first met. Calling Govinda 'one of a kind', Pancholi wrote on his X (Previously known as Twitter), "HappyBirthdayGovinda I first met Govinda in 1986, and from that moment, a bond of friendship was formed that has stood the test of time. Over the years, we’ve shared the screen in numerous films, creating memories that will last forever. Govinda is truly one of a kind (sic)." Pancholi further revealed what it was like with Govinda on the set. "Whenever I face him on set, I make sure to come fully prepared because his spontaneity is unmatched, and his energy is in a league of its own. Working with him has always been both a challenge and a joy. We still catch up every now and then," he added. #HappyBirthdayGovindaI first met Govinda in 1986, and from that moment, a bond of friendship was formed that has stood the test of time. Over the years, we’ve shared the screen in numerous films, creating memories that will last forever.Govinda is truly one of a kind.… pic.twitter.com/x2CM1uXswy — Aditya Pancholi (@AdityaRPancholi) December 21, 2025 Govinda and Pancholi appeared together in the 1993 outing Muqabla, which was made under the direction of T. Rama Rao. Along with Govinda as Suraj and Aditya Pancholi as Deepak, the project further starred Karishma Kapoor and Paresh Rawal in crucial roles. Another co-star of Govinda, Shatrugan Sinha also penned a lovely social media post for the 'complete entertainer'. In his post, the veteran actor and politician called Govinda "an actor par excellence, and a fine human being". Shatrugan penned on the micro-blogging site, "Birthday wishes for our friend & favorite, a complete entertainer, an actor par excellence, a fine human being Govinda. God Bless this evergreen actor abundantly always. Profound regards to the family. BirthdayWishes (sic)." Shatrugan and Govinda have shared screen space multiple times in several movies, such as Gautam Govinda in 1979, Ilzaam in 1986, and Aakhri Baazi in 1989. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

22 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Ajay Devgn

Drishyam 3 Hindi: Ajay Devgn-starrer locks release date for October 2, 2026

The Hindi film Drishyam is not just a film franchise but cinema pop culture. It not only smashed box office records but created a new genre of ‘Family thriller’. Vijay Salgaonkar played by Ajay Devgn became an Iconic character, defining the role of a father and what he can do for his family. A simple man who stood against every adversity, every force, not with violence but with sheer willpower, intelligence,and love for his family. Every year on October 2, the internet is flooded with memes and conversations of the iconic sequence from the film, but come 2026, the date is set to become even more emblematic as Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3.  Drishyam 3 Hindi goes on floors Shooting for the film is in full swing with an extensive schedule across multiple cities and locations and is planned with an even bigger and intense canvas and scale.  The original ensemble star cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor and other celebrated actors, returns to this edge of the seat edition with the promise of a completely new and unexpected twist in the lives of the Salgaonkars as the story moves ahead in the quintessential Drishyam timeline.  Will the simple Salgaonkars be able to outwit the system once more or will life bring a future that they cannot envisage? We will find out on Drishyam Day.  Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. Produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 promises to reignite and elevate the family thriller genre to a new benchmark. About Malayalam Drishyam  Meanwhile, the makers of the original Drishyam franchise have wrapped the third instalment of the film. Directed and written by Jeethu Joseph, the film stars Mohanlal in the lead.  The film was shot in the Thodupuzha region in Kerala, where the first two films was also shot. On Tuesday, the official handle of Drishyam shared a picture of the unit's clapboard with the phrase 'Pack Up'. Sharing the image, the page wrote, "It's a wrap Drishyam3".  After the massive success of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, expectations around Drishyam 3 are naturally sky-high. Jeethu, however, remains grounded and focused on storytelling rather than spectacle. “I don’t make Drishyam for its twists. The story has to grow organically,” he explains. “The second part took place six years after the first and showed how the family, the police, and the case evolved. In Drishyam 3, we continue exploring what happens to each of these characters as time passes. Georgekutty is getting older — is he as confident as before? That’s what I’m interested in.”

22 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kangana Ranaut. Pic/Yogen Shah

Kangana Ranaut praises Aditya Dhar's spy drama, calls him real 'Dhurandhar'

It's been almost three weeks since the release of Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar, and the spy drama continues to receive strong praise from moviegoers and people from the film industry. Even weeks after its release, the film is still being talked about for its story, action, and message. Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut is the latest to share her reaction to the film. The Tanu Weds Manu actor took to Instagram Story to heap praise on director Aditya Dhar and called him the real Dhurandhar of the Ranveer Singh-starrer. Kangana also added that she enjoyed watching the film so much that it had her clapping and whistling. "I watched dhurandhar and had a great time. Totally inspired by the art and craft of this masterpiece, but honestly, huge admiration for the intent of the filmmaker." "Dear Aaditya Dhar ji border pe hamare defence forces, sarkar mein hamare Modi ji aur Bollywood cinema mein aap, khoob kambal kutayi karo in pakistani terrorists ki, maza aa gaya, whistled and clapped all the way!! Superb work by everyone lekin Dhurandhar of this show is the filmmaker himself adityadharfilms Congratulations yamigautam," she added. Prior to this, filmmakers including Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma, Karan Johar, and Siddharth Anand also voiced a fair share of praise on Dhurandhar. Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar was released on December 5 and is running successfully in theatres, breaking multiple records amid heavy praise from fans and celebrities alike. Ranveer Singh plays the lead role alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

22 December,2025 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
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