Cinema VinesOn the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to send his best wishes to fans. The post quickly evolved into an interactive #AskSRK session, with followers flooding the superstar’s replies with questions about his upcoming film King and other projects. SRK used the opportunity to share updates on the film’s progress, the release of its trailer, the soundtrack, visual effects work, and even the injuries he sustained during shooting. He also joined in the light‑hearted banter when fans mentioned the film’s December release and its competition from Hollywood releases.
During the same X session, a fan asked whether he had seen Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar series. SRK responded with a concise but enthusiastic review, saying: “Loved both the parts…fantastic by the whole team!!!” The comment quickly became a highlight of the session, especially given the franchise’s massive box‑office success and critical acclaim.
Aditya Dhar’s espionage saga follows undercover Indian operative Hamza Ali Mazari, played by Ranveer Singh, as he infiltrates Karachi’s criminal underworld. The first installment, released in December 2025, introduces Hamza’s mission to penetrate the network run by Rehman Dakait, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, hit theatres in March 2026, bringing the storyline to a dramatic conclusion. The two films weave real‑world events—such as the 1999 IC‑814 hijacking, the 26/11 Mumbai blasts, and the 2001 Parliament attack—into a larger espionage narrative, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.
The franchise’s commercial triumph is staggering. The first film grossed over ₹1,307 crore worldwide, while the sequel added another ₹1,813 crore, pushing the combined total past ₹3,000 crore. This makes Dhurandhar the highest‑grossing Indian film franchise by total worldwide earnings, surpassing Baahubali (₹2,438 crore) and the two Pushpa films (₹2,092 crore). In the domestic Hindi market, Dhurandhar: The Revenge earned ₹1,149.02 crore net, becoming the highest‑grossing Hindi film ever, with a worldwide collection of ₹1,813.11 crore that places it among the biggest Indian releases, second only to Dangal.
While Shah Rukh Khan praises the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, he is also preparing for his next big‑screen venture, King. Fans eagerly anticipate the film’s release, hoping it will match the blockbuster status of the Dhurandhar series.
