Dhurandhar: The Real-Life Gangster Film That Made Akshaye Khanna & Arjun Rampal Weep, Earning 500 Crores in 15 Days
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Dhurandhar: Real-Life Gangster Film Earns 500 Crores in 15 Days, Superstars Cried
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News18•22-02-2026, 13:11
Dhurandhar: Real-Life Gangster Film Earns 500 Crores in 15 Days, Superstars Cried
•The film 'Dhurandhar', released on December 5, 2025, is a spy thriller action film inspired by real events like the 1999 Kandahar hijacking and 2008 Mumbai attacks.
•R. Madhavan revealed that Akshay Khanna and Arjun Rampal cried during the filming of a heart-wrenching scene depicting the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack.
•Akshay Khanna played Rahman Dakait, a Karachi underworld don, while Arjun Rampal portrayed terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri; both were deeply affected by their roles.
•The film, with a budget of ₹280 crores, has grossed over ₹1,300 crores worldwide and its sequel, 'Dhurandhar 2', is set for release next month.
•The story delves into the brutal gang wars of Lyari, Karachi, detailing the rise and fall of figures like Rahman Dakait and Uzair Baloch.