Aditya Dhar Eyeing No. 1 Director Position

Aditya Dhar's journey in Bollywood has been nothing short of remarkable. With his debut film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' (2019) and his latest release 'Dhurandhar' (2025), Dhar has set new benchmarks in the industry. 'Dhurandhar' has now become the highest-grossing film of all time, raking in a staggering Rs. 895.42 crores. When combined with the box office earnings of 'Uri', the total collection stands at an impressive Rs. 1,140.78 crores. This places Dhar on the cusp of rewriting Bollywood history.

As per data from Bollywood Hungama, Dhar currently holds the fourth position in the list of top directors in terms of cumulative lifetime box office collections. The top three positions are occupied by Rohit Shetty, Siddharth Anand, and Rajkumar Hirani, with collections of Rs. 1,924.21 crores, Rs. 1,388.77 crores, and Rs. 1,196.71 crores respectively. 'Dhurandhar The Revenge' needs to amass just Rs. 55.93 crores to surpass Hirani's record, and Rs. 247.99 crores to outdo Anand's collection. To claim the top spot from Shetty, the sequel must garner a monumental Rs. 783.43 crores, which would also mark the inauguration of the Rs. 2000 crore club in Bollywood.

Trade veteran Taran Adarsh lauds Dhar's accomplishments, emphasizing the tremendous impact of his films on the industry. 'Dhurandhar' has not only shattered box office records but has also redefined the action genre in Indian cinema, earning praise from industry insiders and cinephiles alike. With the impending release of 'Dhurandhar The Revenge', the anticipation for Dhar's next move is palpable as he stands on the brink of cinematic immortality.