The blockbuster run of Aditya Dhar's action film Dhurandhar continues to create history at the domestic box office. The movie, which has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, is now inching tantalizingly close to the monumental Rs 800 crore mark. In a heartfelt gesture to celebrate this phenomenal success, director Aditya Dhar and his actor-wife Yami Gautam recently visited the ancient Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, to seek the goddess's blessings.
A Pilgrimage of Gratitude
Amid the whirlwind of celebrations, the couple found a moment of peace and devotion in Yami Gautam's home state. According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar has raked in an impressive Rs 777 crore domestically since its release over a month ago. To express their gratitude, the duo visited the revered shrine. The temple's official Instagram page shared a picture of the couple, noting that Aditya Dhar, "as always," visited to seek blessings alongside his wife.
The caption extended prayers for the goddess's eternal blessings to remain upon all devotees. This visit held dual significance for the couple, as Yami Gautam herself is riding high on the critical acclaim received for her recent courtroom drama, Haq, which grossed Rs 19.86 crore domestically.
More Than Just a Box Office Triumph
The success of Dhurandhar carries profound weight for its key players. For leading star Ranveer Singh, the film's performance serves as a powerful and much-needed box office comeback after a few lean years. For director Aditya Dhar, this triumph is especially sweet. His ambitious dream project, The Immortal Ashwatthama, was shelved earlier due to budget constraints.
However, with two consecutive blockbusters—Uri: The Surgical Strike and now Dhurandhar—Dhar has firmly cemented his reputation as a bankable, ace filmmaker. This track record virtually guarantees smoother funding for his future visionary projects.
Celebrations Extend Beyond the Temple
The festivities are not confined to the director and his wife. Recently, Ranveer Singh and his wife, actor Deepika Padukone, celebrated the film's staggering success during a visit to New York. The couple dined at celebrity chef Vikas Khanna's restaurant, Bungalow, where the celebrations included a fun moment of Deepika learning to make modak.
The film has also sparked conversations within the film fraternity. Notably, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took to Letterboxd to praise the film's technical prowess while disagreeing with its politics. He described the filmmaking as "top-notch" and applauded Aditya Dhar's "stubbornness," drawing parallels between Dhurandhar and Oscar-winning American propaganda films like The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty.
With the juggernaut showing no signs of stopping, fans can already look forward to the next chapter. Dhurandhar 2 is officially slated for release in March, promising to continue the high-octane saga that has captivated audiences nationwide.
