Mumbai/IBNS, March 28 -- Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to his 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, has stormed the box office, scripting history within the first week of its theatrical release.

Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the nearly four-hour-long film delivers a darker, more intense narrative with higher stakes, blending high-octane action with political drama.

References in the film, including brief portrayals linked to issues such as demonetisation, have drawn criticism from some viewers who allege that the narrative promotes the government's ideology.

Responding to the criticism, Dhar defended his work, stating that a political party of the BJP's scale does not require cinematic backing to win elections.

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