Dhurandhar Box Office & Review: Akshaye Khanna Ate, Ranveer’s Silence & The Hrithik Drama Explained!

Stop scrolling and assemble in the group chat immediately! If you haven't been living under a rock, you know that Dhurandhar has absolutely taken over our timelines. The internet is screaming, the box office is roaring (second biggest weekend ever? Hello?!), and the tea is piping hot. We are not just talking about a movie; we are talking about a cultural reset. From Akshaye Khanna living rent-free in our heads to Hrithik Roshan dropping a truth bomb (or was it?), we need to unpack this chaos. Grab your popcorn, let’s dive in.

Akshaye Khanna: The Main Character Energy We Didn't See Coming

Okay, let's address the elephant in the room. Ranveer Singh is the face of the movie, promoting it everywhere like the energetic king he is. But... Akshaye Khanna (playing Rehman Dakait) just walked in, ate, and left no crumbs. The internet is obsessed with that one meme: Ranveer walking behind Akshaye while "Flipperachi" plays, looking like a glorified extra. But hold up, let’s not do our boy Ranveer dirty.

• The Tea: Ranveer is playing a spy who needs to blend in. He’s serving "Nazar and Sabr" realness. If he was dancing on tables, he’d be a bad spy, right?

• Vibe Check: Remember Gully Boy? Ranveer was out of focus in his own intro scene. The man has zero ego issues and knows when to let the script shine. That’s true secure artist behavior.
  

The "Unbothered King" Aesthetic

Can we talk about how Akshaye Khanna is the ultimate mood?

• The Alibaug Life: While everyone is fighting for relevancy on Instagram, Akshaye is chilling in Alibaug. He doesn't want your awards, he doesn't want your interviews, and he definitely doesn't care about the discourse.

• Gen-Z Icon? Honestly, this "IDGAF" energy is what we all aspire to. In an era of over-sharing, Akshaye’s mystery is the ultimate flex. He’s basically the Cillian Murphy of Bollywood—show up, act, vanish.

Hrithik Roshan vs. The Politics: Vibe Check on the Controversy

Here is where things get spicy. Hrithik Roshan posted about the film, praising the craft but casually mentioned he didn't agree with the "politics" of the movie.

• The Internet's Reaction: "Anti-national" tags started flying instantly.

• The Irony: Our insider take? It’s a bit rich coming from Duggu after the dialogues in Fighter.

• The Actual Politics: The film throws shade at the UPA government (2000s era) for corruption and inaction, while casually ignoring security lapses during other regimes. It’s subtle, but if you know, you know.
  

Censorship: Who Gets the Green Light?

While Dhurandhar is breaking records, we have to pour one out for the movies that are stuck in the basement.

• The Banned List: Punjab 95 (Diljit Dosanjh), Tees, Kennedy, and Monkey Man (Dev Patel).

• The Reality: The Censor Board seems to be playing favorites. Dhurandhar gets a pass for its raw portrayal of geopolitical issues, but other voices are getting muted. It’s giving "Selective Hearing."
  

TL;DR

• Movie: Dhurandhar

• Director: Aditya Dhar

• Key Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna (Rehman Dakait), R. Madhavan (Ajay Sanyal), Arjun Rampal.

• Box Office Status: Blockbuster (2nd biggest Hindi film opening weekend).

• Key Controversy: Hrithik Roshan criticizing the film's political stance vs. the "Anti-Pakistan" narrative.

• Streaming Vibe: Theater watch (The sound design is too good for a laptop screen).

Fans Also Asked

What is the controversy regarding Hrithik Roshan and Dhurandhar?

Hrithik Roshan praised the technical aspects and acting in Dhurandhar but explicitly stated he disagreed with the film's "politics," leading to a massive debate on social media about nationalism and hypocrisy, especially comparing it to his role in Fighter.

Why is Akshaye Khanna trending for Dhurandhar instead of Ranveer Singh?

Fans believe Akshaye Khanna (playing the villain Rehman Dakait) overshadowed Ranveer Singh with his powerful performance. Memes are circulating showing Ranveer as a background character, though insiders argue Ranveer’s understated acting was intentional for his spy role.

Is Dhurandhar an anti-Pakistan movie?

The film portrays Pakistani gangs and the ISI as violent and extremist factions working against India. While critics have called this an "inflammatory narrative," the film justifies this portrayal by referencing historical terror attacks like Parliament attacks and 26/11.

Which movies are currently banned or stuck with the Indian Censor Board?

While Dhurandhar was released, films like Punjab 95 (Diljit Dosanjh), Tees (Dibakar Banerjee), Kennedy (Anurag Kashyap), and Dev Patel’s Monkey Man are currently facing release issues or effective bans in India.