Director Aditya Dhar has reached a historic milestone in Indian cinema, joining the elite league of filmmakers like SS Rajamouli after delivering two films that crossed ₹1000 crore globally.
His latest film, Dhurandhar 2, has taken the box office by storm, crossing the ₹1000 crore mark within just seven days of release.
💥 Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Performance
Released on March 19, 2026, Dhurandhar 2 has shown phenomenal momentum worldwide.
- 🎯 Crossed ₹1000 crore in just 7 days
- 💰 Total collection (approx): ₹1029+ crore
- 🚀 One of the fastest Indian films to enter 1000 crore club
The film maintained strong occupancy throughout its opening week, proving its blockbuster status early.
🎬 Dhar’s Remarkable Track Record
Aditya Dhar’s journey as a director has been short but extremely impactful:
- 🎥 Uri: The Surgical Strike – Career breakthrough
- 🔥 Dhurandhar – ₹1354+ crore worldwide
- 💣 Dhurandhar 2 – ₹1000+ crore (ongoing run)
👉 With just three films, Dhar has already created massive box office benchmarks.
🏆 Joining the Elite Club
Before Aditya Dhar, only SS Rajamouli had achieved this feat with:
- 🎬 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – ₹1800 crore+
- 🎬 RRR – ₹1275 crore+
Now, Dhar has matched this rare achievement, making him one of the most commercially successful directors in India today.
🔮 Who Could Join Next?
Several filmmakers are expected to enter the ₹1000 crore club soon:
- 🎬 Atlee
- 🎬 Nag Ashwin
- 🎬 Nitesh Tiwari
Upcoming big-budget films could push them into this elite category.
