Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office. Even on its 15th day in theatres the film continues to draw massive crowds raking in record-breaking numbers and widespread acclaim. Starring Ranveer Singh Akshaye Khanna Sanjay Dutt R Madhavan Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun the high-octane action drama has now crossed Rs 503 crore in India with its worldwide collection soaring past Rs 710 crore. As praise pours in from across the industry actor and MP Kangana Ranaut has now added her voice to the chorus. After watching the film Kangana took to Instagram to share her reaction calling Dhurandhar nothing short of a “masterpiece.” What did Kangana Ranaut say about Dhurandhar? Sharing a clip from the film on her Instagram Stories Kangana wrote that while she thoroughly enjoyed watching Dhurandhar it was far from an “ordinary” film. “I had a blast watching it but this is not just entertainment. This is a masterpiece” she wrote congratulating the entire team. She went on to heap special praise on director Aditya Dhar calling him the film’s true ‘dhurandhar’. Kangana applauded his vision and conviction adding that his storytelling kept her clapping and whistling throughout the screening. Her post also carried strong patriotic undertones as she lauded the film’s portrayal of India’s security forces and leadership. Why is Aditya Dhar being credited as the real star? According to Kangana while every actor delivered a solid performance Aditya Dhar stood tall as the driving force behind the film’s impact. The actor-filmmaker praised his courage to tell bold stories rooted in nationalism and action saying filmmakers like him give Bollywood its spine. Dhar is best known for his debut directorial Uri: The Surgical Strike which became a cultural moment and a massive box-office success. He followed it up with politically charged films like Article 370 and Baramulla cementing his reputation for tackling intense patriotic subjects. What’s the status of The Immortal Ashwatthama? Despite the success of Dhurandhar Aditya Dhar’s ambitious dream project The Immortal Ashwatthama remains in limbo. Announced in 2021 the mythological epic based on the Mahabharata character Ashwatthama was reportedly shelved due to its massive budget. Since then there has been no official update on when or if the project will take off. How big was Dhurandhar’s budget and effort? Mounting Dhurandhar was no easy task. The film reportedly took over two years of research and was made on a budget of approximately ₹280 crore. Dhar carefully assembled his ensemble cast each of whom brought depth and intensity to their roles contributing to the film’s larger-than-life appeal. With Dhurandhar still going strong at the box office and earning praise from all corners Aditya Dhar has once again proven his ability to blend scale storytelling and ideology into a blockbuster that sparks both conversation and celebration.