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Dhurandhar 2 review: Ranveer Singh dominates Aditya Dhar’s high-octane sequel

Dhurandhar 2 review explores Ranveer Singh’s standout performance in a violent and layered sequel directed by Aditya Dhar.

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The release of Dhurandhar 2 has brought back the kind of theatrical frenzy last witnessed during Pathaan, which marked Shah Rukh Khan’s return to cinemas. This time, the spotlight firmly belongs to Ranveer Singh, who headlines the second instalment of Aditya Dhar’s ambitious action franchise.

The sequel builds on the foundation of the first film, amplifying its scale, violence, and emotional depth. Positioned as a revenge-driven narrative, the story centres on Jaskirat Singh Rangi, whose personal tragedy in 2002 sets the tone for the film’s intense journey.

A revenge story rooted in personal loss

Jaskirat, a young man from Pathankot aspiring to join the Indian Army, is pushed into darkness after his father’s murder and the brutal assault on his sisters. His life takes a drastic turn when he is recruited into a covert operation by Ajay Sanyal, played by R Madhavan, along with his associate Sushant Bansal.

Over time, Jaskirat transforms into Hamza Ali Mazari, a lethal operative tasked with dismantling terror networks across Pakistan. The narrative follows his evolution into a ruthless force, balancing emotional vulnerability with extreme brutality.

Ranveer Singh anchors the film

At the core of Dhurandhar 2 is Ranveer Singh’s performance, which stands out for its range and intensity. Whether portraying emotional turmoil or executing violent missions, the actor commands attention throughout.

One of the film’s standout moments features his character in a restrained yet explosive state, delivering a chilling performance that adds to the film’s dramatic weight.

Expanding the universe with political and historical references

The film blends fiction with real-world references, incorporating elements like the 2008 Mumbai attacks, demonetisation, the Uri attack, and the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. It also introduces characters inspired by real figures, including terror operatives and political personalities.

A cameo reference to Narendra Modi adds another layer to the narrative, reflecting the film’s attempt to merge cinematic storytelling with contemporary political undertones.

Supporting cast adds depth

The film features strong supporting performances, including Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, who emerges as a formidable antagonist. However, the absence of a larger role for Akshaye Khanna is noticeable, despite his brief appearance.

Sanjay Dutt appears in an extended cameo, delivering a commanding screen presence. Meanwhile, Madhavan’s dual-layered portrayal adds narrative complexity.

Other actors like Sara Arjun, Gaurav Gera, and Rakesh Bedi contribute effectively, with their characters receiving more clarity compared to the first film.

Music blends multiple eras

The soundtrack of Dhurandhar 2 stands out for its diversity, featuring recreations and classics across decades. Tracks inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar, and international artist Khaled add a unique musical layer to the film.

A sequel that answers questions but misses the climax high

While the film provides answers to several unresolved questions from the first part, it does not quite match the crescendo of its predecessor. Still, it succeeds in expanding the narrative universe and maintaining audience engagement.

Overall, Dhurandhar 2 is driven by Ranveer Singh’s commanding performance and its bold storytelling approach, making it a must-watch for fans of the franchise.

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Anirudh Ravichander marries Kavya Maran in Greece, first wedding photos out

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran have tied the knot in Greece. The composer shared their first wedding pictures on Instagram.

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Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran have tied the knot in Greece. The couple got married on November 11 in a lavish destination wedding attended by several prominent personalities.

Anirudh announced the wedding by sharing pictures from the celebrations on Instagram. Accompanying the photographs, he wrote, “My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11”.

For the occasion, Anirudh chose a traditional ivory ensemble featuring a kurta, matching veshti and a long jacket with intricate embroidery.

Kavya wore a blush-pink lehenga featuring detailed embroidery and sequin work. She completed her look with a matching blouse, statement choker and earrings. The newlyweds coordinated their outfits in pastel shades.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s Greece wedding

The wedding celebrations were held in Greece on November 10 and 11. Several prominent personalities from the political and entertainment worlds travelled to the destination for the festivities.

Superstar Rajinikanth was spotted at the airport with his family as they headed to Greece. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his family were also seen travelling for the celebrations. Pictures and videos of several guests making their way to Greece subsequently surfaced on social media.

Chennai reception expected on November 21

Following their wedding in Greece, Anirudh and Kavya are expected to host a grand reception in Chennai on November 21.

The reception date was confirmed through a post shared by the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office. Kavya’s parents, Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Maran, met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and invited him to the celebrations.

According to reports, the reception guest list includes several prominent political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Among the other political personalities reportedly invited are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also among the names mentioned in reports.

The film industry is also expected to have a significant presence at the reception. Reportedly invited personalities include Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Ajith Kumar, along with his wife Shalini Ajith Kumar.

Other names on the reported guest list include Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Allu Reddy, Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi, filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Prasanna and Sooraj Venjaramoodu.

Given Kavya’s association with Sunrisers Hyderabad, members of the cricketing fraternity are also expected to attend. Cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are among those expected at the celebrations.

Who are Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran?

Anirudh Ravichander rose to fame with the song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’, featuring actor Dhanush. Since then, he has established himself as a prominent music composer, working on several major film projects across industries.

He has collaborated with actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Pawan Kalyan and Vijay. His upcoming projects include Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’.

Kavya Maran is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and a director at Sun TV Network. She completed her MBA at Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom before joining Sun TV Network as an executive director in 2019.

She subsequently took on a leadership role at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL franchise acquired by her father, Kalanithi Maran, in 2017.

Anirudh and Kavya’s wedding rumours

Speculation about Anirudh and Kavya’s relationship and possible marriage first surfaced in 2025.

In June that year, Anirudh dismissed the marriage rumours in a social media response, writing, “Marriage ah? lol… Chill out, guys. Please stop spreading rumours.”

The speculation had gained attention after a Reddit post claimed that the two had been dating for over a year and were considering marriage.

In June 2026, Anirudh’s uncle and actor Y Gee Mahendra also appeared to hint at the possibility of the wedding during an interaction with KPTV.

Speaking about Anirudh, he said, “That boy is a very soft person. I hope something is stopping him, not someone. I would like to take this moment to congratulate him. He is getting into a very big wedding. Based on what I’ve been told, it’s a sure thing. They are getting married.”

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Ramayana Box Office Collection Day 5: Ranbir Kapoor’s film earns Rs 346 crore in India

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana recorded its biggest single-day collection on Monday, earning Rs 107.50 crore net in India.

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Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana has registered a significant jump in its box-office earnings on its first Monday. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial collected Rs 107.50 crore net in India on its fifth day in theatres, taking its cumulative domestic net collection to Rs 346.35 crore.

Released on November 5, the film recorded an India gross collection of Rs 413.90 crore in its first five days. Its worldwide gross earnings have reached Rs 663.90 crore, including Rs 250 crore from overseas markets.

Ramayana box office collection on Monday

Ramayana earned Rs 107.50 crore net across 23,911 shows in India on Monday. The Hindi version accounted for the largest share, contributing Rs 87.25 crore through 19,786 shows.

The Kannada version added Rs 7.50 crore from 908 shows, while the Telugu version collected Rs 6 crore across 1,606 shows. The Tamil version contributed Rs 4 crore from 826 shows, and the Malayalam version earned Rs 2.75 crore through 785 shows.

The film also collected Rs 25 crore in overseas markets on its fifth day, taking its cumulative overseas gross to Rs 250 crore.

Ramayana’s day-wise box office collection

The film opened with Rs 64.85 crore net in India on Thursday. Its collections stood at Rs 48.05 crore on Friday before rising to Rs 69.80 crore on Saturday.

On Sunday, the film registered a comparatively lower collection of Rs 56.15 crore across 21,770 shows. However, Monday brought a substantial increase, with earnings crossing the Rs 100 crore mark for the first time since its release.

Here is the day-wise India net collection:

  • Day 1 (Thursday): Rs 64.85 crore
  • Day 2 (Friday): Rs 48.05 crore
  • Day 3 (Saturday): Rs 69.80 crore
  • Day 4 (Sunday): Rs 56.15 crore
  • Day 5 (Monday): Rs 107.50 crore

The total India net collection after five days stands at Rs 346.35 crore.

Ramayana’s Monday collection compared with Adipurush

The film’s fifth-day performance also stands out in comparison with Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, released in 2023.

While Ramayana did not surpass Adipurush’s opening-day India collection of Rs 86.75 crore, it recorded a higher collection than the latter’s third-day earnings.

On its fifth day, Adipurush collected Rs 10 crore net in India. In comparison, Ramayana earned Rs 107.50 crore net on Monday.

About Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in the lead roles. The cast also includes Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta and several other actors.

The film has reportedly been mounted on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore and is being presented as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema.

Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers also organised a special screening in Los Angeles on October 27. The film arrived in cinemas on November 5.

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Ramayana Day 1 box office: Ranbir Kapoor film earns Rs. 64.85 crore

Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, collected Rs. 64.85 crore net in India on Day 1, falling short of the Rs. 100 crore mark.

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Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, opened in cinemas with an India net collection of Rs. 64.85 crore on Thursday, November 5, according to box-office tracking figures cited in the report.

The film recorded a gross collection of Rs. 77.50 crore in India across 25,200 shows on its opening day. Despite the strong start, it remained below the Rs. 100 crore mark.

Hindi version leads Ramayana’s opening-day collection

The Hindi version contributed the largest share of the film’s domestic earnings, collecting Rs. 47.50 crore from 20,678 shows.

The Kannada version was the second-largest contributor with Rs. 7.25 crore, followed by Telugu at Rs. 6 crore. The Tamil and Malayalam versions earned Rs. 2.60 crore and Rs. 1.50 crore, respectively.

The film sold an estimated 25.26 lakh tickets across India on Day 1.

Ramayana falls short of Rs. 100 crore

The opening-day collection puts Ramayana: Part 1 among the major theatrical releases but below the Rs. 100 crore benchmark.

The film’s Day 1 India net collection was higher than the opening figures of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. However, it remained behind Jawan and Adipurush on the comparison cited in the report.

Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.

The film is planned as a two-part saga, with the first instalment releasing in 2026.

Day 2 performance to determine momentum

The film’s performance over the extended Diwali period will be important for its box-office trajectory. The report noted that early Day 2 tracking had recorded additional earnings, taking the India net total above the Day 1 figure at the time of reporting.

The overseas and worldwide figures were not available in the initial box-office update cited by the report.

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