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Priyadarshan Praises Protégé Aditya Dhar as Dhurandhar Soars, Director Offers Public Thanks

The veteran says Dhar showed him the Dhurandhar trailer before its launch to seek his guidance.

Overview

  • Priyadarshan recounted that Dhar visited his set ahead of the trailer release to screen Dhurandhar privately and ask for his opinion, calling the filmmaker grounded despite success.
  • The director detailed Dhar’s early years under him, noting assistant duties on Aakrosh, dialogue writing for Tezz, an introduction via Robin Bhatt, and a shift from promising cricket to cinema inspired by Gardish.
  • Aditya Dhar publicly thanked his mentor on social media, calling himself “forever your student” and crediting Priyadarshan for early belief, dignity and trust.
  • Reports place Dhurandhar’s earnings at over Rs 790 crore in India and beyond Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, with some outlets citing higher totals.
  • A sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is officially slated for release on March 19, 2026.