The massive success of director Aditya Dhar's espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar' is creating waves not just at the box office but also in the hearts of its cast. Among the many actors receiving praise, veteran Rakesh Bedi experienced a profoundly emotional moment, moved to tears by the film's reception after a career spanning nearly five decades.
An Emotional Revelation from Mukesh Chhabra
In a recent interview with India Today, renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra shared a heartfelt anecdote about meeting Rakesh Bedi. Chhabra revealed that the veteran actor, who plays the pivotal role of Karachi politician Jameel Jamali, was overwhelmed during their meeting at his office.
"He (Rakesh Bedi) said, 'I've been working for 49 years, but I've never felt like a star the way I do now.' He had tears in his eyes," Chhabra recounted. This powerful statement underscores the deep impact the film's success has had on the seasoned actor, highlighting a career milestone achieved with this blockbuster.
Rakesh Bedi's Pivotal Role and Future in the Franchise
In 'Dhurandhar', Rakesh Bedi's character, Jameel Jamali, is a Karachi-based politician who initially patronizes Akshaye Khanna's character, Rehman Dakait. The plot thickens when Ranveer Singh's Indian spy, Hamza, convinces Jamali to switch allegiances for personal and political gains. Bedi's nuanced and layered performance has been widely applauded by audiences and critics alike.
The actor himself had hinted earlier in a conversation with Moneycontrol that his journey is far from over. "What people witnessed in part one of the film was just half. The rest is in Part Two. I have a bigger role in part 2," Bedi stated, building anticipation for the sequel already slated for release.
'Dhurandhar' Continues Its Box Office Domination
The Aditya Dhar directorial is not just an emotional success but a colossal commercial juggernaut. The film has officially crossed the monumental Rs 1167 crore mark at the global box office, securing its position as the sixth highest-grossing Indian film ever. Its domestic performance is equally staggering, having earned over Rs 740 crore in India alone.
Remarkably, even in its fourth week since release on December 5, 2025, the film continues to draw strong numbers. The stellar ensemble cast, including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan, and Rakesh Bedi, has been credited for this phenomenal run. Fans now eagerly await the second installment, which is set to arrive in theaters on March 19, 2026.
The story of 'Dhurandhar' is thus a dual narrative: one of record-breaking commercial triumph and another of profound personal fulfillment for artists like Rakesh Bedi, whose decades of dedication have finally been met with superstar recognition on a pan-India scale.
