Aditya Dhar: The Director Behind Bollywood's Rs 1,600 Crore Box Office Domination

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News18•16-01-2026, 17:17
Aditya Dhar: The Director Behind Bollywood's Rs 1,600 Crore Box Office Domination
- •Aditya Dhar's two films, 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and 'Dhurandhar', have collectively grossed over Rs 1,600 crore worldwide.
- •'Uri' (2019), his debut, earned Rs 342.06 crore globally and was a landmark film based on India’s 2016 surgical strikes.
- •'Dhurandhar' has already surpassed Rs 1,259.50 crore globally and is still performing strongly in theaters.
- •Dhar recently celebrated the anniversary of 'Uri', reflecting on how its release on January 11, 2019, transformed his life.
- •A sequel to 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, has been announced for release on March 19, following the first part's massive success.
Why It Matters: Aditya Dhar's two films have achieved over Rs 1,600 crore, establishing him as a major Bollywood director.
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