Aditya Dhar leads with two films: Directors shaping the Rs. 500 crore box office club

Behind every movie that makes over 500 crore rupees is a director who combines big ideas, strong stories, and a clear vision. The latest data shows that both experienced directors and fresh talents are leading this top group.

Aditya Dhar is at the top of the list.

 He's the only director with two movies in the 500 crore club, and his highest-grossing film made over 895 crore rupees. His Dhurandhar movies have really connected with people across the country.

S. S. Rajamouli is a legend, and his movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion made over 510 crore rupees.

 It set the standard for big, ambitious Indian blockbusters. Anil Sharma's Gadar 2, which made over 525 crore rupees, shows how old stories can still work in today's movies.

Siddharth Anand's Pathaan made over 543 crore rupees, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal made over 556 crore.

 These two show different styles—smooth action and deep drama—both of which are very popular.

Laxman Utekar's Chhaava made over 600 crore, and Amar Kaushik's Stree 2 made over 627 crore.

 These directors show that storytelling is becoming more important in big, commercial movies.

On the national level, Atlee Kumar's Jawan made over 643 crore, and Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule made over 830 crore.

 They help bring regional stories to a wider audience.

The main point is that the 500 crore club isn't following just one pattern anymore.

 Whether it's big entertainment, deep dramas, or big franchise movies, directors are pushing the limits of Indian cinema.

As the movie industry changes, these filmmakers are not just making big hits—they're also setting the direction for how movies are made in India.

Bhooth Bangla team contemplates postponing release from April 10 to April 17 due to Dhurandhar The Revenge wave

Dhurandhar The Revenge is doing very well in the box office, and the way it is doing well on Monday shows that the film is likely to keep doing well even on weekdays. Because of this, the Bhooth Bangla team is thinking about whether they should release the horror comedy on April 10 or if they should delay it by a week.

A source told source, "The way Dhurandhar The Revenge is performing, it is clear that the popularity is not going to fade quickly.

 Bhooth Bangla is also a promising film. But since Dhurandhar 2 is doing very well, there's a good chance it could continue to do well even in its fourth week, which is the same week Bhooth Bangla is planned to release. At the same time, there's no Hindi film currently scheduled for release on April 17."

The source added, "At the same time, Dhurandhar The Revenge is likely to have finished most of its business by the end of four weeks.

 So, it could also work in Bhooth Bangla’s favor to come out on April 10, by which time most people would have already watched the Ranveer Singh-starrer. Therefore, lead actor and producer Akshay Kumar and producer Ekta Kapoor are closely examining the situation and will make a decision within the next 24 hours."

The source continued, "If Bhooth Bangla comes out on April 10, the makers plan to release the much-anticipated theatrical trailer on Friday, March 27.

 However, if the film is delayed, the trailer will be released later. Everyone in the industry and trade is watching Akshay and Ekta closely and will see what decision they make."

Bhooth Bangla brings Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan back together after almost 16 years.

 The horror comedy also stars Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, late Asrani, and many others.

Arjun Rampal teams up with Hansal Mehta and Robbie Grewal for Amazon MX Player original Billionaire

Actor Arjun Rampal is getting a lot of attention for his role in the movie Dhurandhar The Revenge. Now, he's been announced as the main actor in an upcoming original series called Billionaire, which is coming from Amazon MX Player. The project was officially announced at the Amazon Ads event Connected Worlds in Mumbai.

Arjun Rampal is joining forces with directors Hansal Mehta and Robbie Grewal for the Amazon MX Player original series Billionaire.

 The show is written by Anubhav Chopra and Shantanu Sagara, and it's being produced by Prabhleen Sandhu under the production banner Almighty Motion Picture. This announcement adds to Amazon MX Player's list of original content.

The series is set in a fast-changing India and follows the story of a powerful business person who builds an empire through ambition and influence.

 As his success grows, the story explores how his personal and professional life gets affected by the same forces that helped him rise.

Amogh Dusad, Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, said, "Billionaire is a story about ambition, power, and the cost of success.

 Unveiling the series at the Amazon Ads event marks a significant milestone for us, setting the tone for the next phase of our originals journey. Collaborating with filmmakers like Hansal Mehta and Robbie Grewal brings strong creative depth and vision to the project, while Arjun Rampal adds gravitas and intensity to this compelling character. At Amazon MX Player, we remain committed to building a slate of original stories that are engaging, accessible, and free for audiences across the country."

Arjun Rampal expressed his excitement about joining the show, saying the role is rare and special.

 He shared, "Working with the incredible Hansal Mehta & Robbie Grewal has been a dream come true and I can't believe it's going to be fulfilled soon. It feels great to have the fabulous team at Amazon MX Player making this journey even more special. The preparation starts soon, I am soaking into the world, getting to know the character better and really gearing up for something that will be a very rewarding journey. I can't wait for everyone to see what we have in store for the audiences."

The series will be available only on Amazon MX Player and will be free to watch on mobile devices, connected televisions, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xstream.

Raj Kundra gets relief from Bombay High Court in dispute over Rajasthan Royals stake

Businessman Raj Kundra has obtained initial relief from the Bombay High Court, which permitted him to challenge an ex parte anti-suit injunction issued by the High Court of England and Wales in relation to his 11.7 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals.

The order was passed by Justice Abhay Ahuja under Clause XII of the Letters Patent, allowing Kundra to file a suit on the Original Side of the High Court.

 This development marks an early legal victory for Kundra in an ongoing dispute involving shareholding and governance issues tied to the IPL franchise’s holding structure.

According to the plea, Kuki Investments, a Bahamas-based entity controlled by Kundra, holds 11.70 percent of the paid-up share capital of Royals Multisport Private Limited, the company that owns the Rajasthan Royals franchise.

 The stake is held via Mauritius-based EM Sporting Holdings Limited.

The dispute originated from proceedings initiated by Kundra before the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai last year.

 In his company petition, Kundra alleged oppression and mismanagement by Emerging Media Ventures. The allegations included claims of fund siphoning, related-party transactions, and issues concerning statutory records.

Emerging Media Ventures then approached the High Court of England and Wales and secured an ex parte anti-suit injunction on January 29, 2026.

 The order restrained Kundra and Kuki Investments from continuing proceedings before the NCLT or initiating any legal action in India against the company.

Kundra then filed a motion with the Bombay High Court, arguing that the English court's injunction was not enforceable and violated principles of natural justice.

 He claimed the order adversely impacted his company's ability to pursue statutory remedies available in India.

On the question of jurisdiction, Kundra submitted that a significant part of the cause of action arose in Mumbai.

 He highlighted that he resides in the city, Royals Multisport Private Limited is registered there, and the alleged acts of oppression pertain to the Indian entity. He also noted that the NCLT proceedings are pending in Mumbai.

Justice Ahuja accepted the jurisdictional submissions and granted Kundra leave to file a suit seeking an anti-enforcement order against the operation of the English anti-suit injunction in India.

 The decision allows him to formally challenge the applicability of the foreign court order within the Indian legal framework.

Advocates Nausher Kohli and Soham K appeared for Kundra and Kuki Investments.

 They were briefed by a team from S&T Legal that included partner Akshay Gosavi and junior partner Ankit Pitti.

Dinesh Vijan says “Mahavatar is SIX times the size of Chhaava”; also reveals, “I told Namit Malhotra, ‘If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set'”

The event for the 'FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report' took place at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was attended by many well-known people from the media and entertainment fields. Dinesh Vijan, a big name in the film industry, joined a panel discussion titled 'Box Office @ ₹20,000 Crore: Inside the Economics of Theatres in the Streaming Age'. He talked about the film industry, current trends, and a lot more. He also shared some details about his upcoming project, Mahavatar, which stars Vicky Kaushal.

He explained, "People are looking for safer options.

 We didn't think the film would work. But when it's de-risked, we feel good. However, every film that made over Rs. 500 crore was risky. We didn't know how to make Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal had never played a historical character, and Laxman Utekar hadn't directed a film like this before. But it was about survival. We had to make that kind of film and do that kind of business to survive. It wasn't for streaming revenue. At one point, no rights were sold. But the film made all its money from the theatres."

He added, "We are making a film called Mahavatar, which is about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Parshuram.

 With this film, we are trying to reach a global audience. Sometimes I wonder, 'How are we gonna do this?' It's six times the size of Chhaava. We can't go to the world and say, 'We are offering something smaller.' We want to take our culture and present it in the best possible way. I think Ramayana this year will help us do that."

He also spoke about the Diwali release, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and others. "

Namit Malhotra is making Ramayana. He hasn't sold anything for that film. I shouldn't say much about it. I think there's a unit coming up. What's amazing is how clear he was about this film even four years ago. He's one of the few people I can go to for guidance and vice versa. I told him, 'If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set.' His film deals with the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, while our film is about His sixth avatar."

Ekta Kapoor-Tanuj Garg join hands for big political thriller; touches upon tragic Pahalgam attack

There is a strong sense of patriotism in Bollywood right now, as seen in the huge success of movies like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Gadar 2 (2023), Article 370 (2024), Dhurandhar (2025), and Border 2 (2026).

 The latest film, Dhurandhar The Rampage, directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, is doing extremely well and is expected to break box office records. These films show that people still love stories that are emotionally powerful and focus on national pride and real-world events. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that another big political thriller is coming soon and will be part of this growing list.

An industry insider told  source, "Ekta Kapoor, Tanuj Garg, and Atul Kasbekar have joined forces to make a movie that doesn’t have an official title yet.

 They are planning to tell a large-scale and intense story, similar to the kind of powerful cinema we’ve seen before."

Even though the title and official news haven’t been released yet, there are early hints that the Pahalgam attack will be a key part of the story.

 This event is expected to add both emotional depth and a geopolitical angle to the film.

The insider also mentioned that the movie will be directed by a well-known director from the south Indian film industry.

The producers weren’t available for comment when this was published.

 This is the first time Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar are working with Ekta Kapoor.

The Pahalgam attack happened on April 22, 2025, when three armed terrorists killed 26 people at a tourist spot in the beautiful hill station of Pahalgam in Kashmir.

 The attack shocked the world and increased tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a war-like situation just two weeks later.

Dhurandhar The Revenge continues its RECORD-BREAKING run on Tuesday; heads towards Rs. 550+ crores in 6 days

The film Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar, continues its impressive box office performance on Tuesday as well.

 Early estimates suggest it will record a modest drop of approximately 10%, with collections expected to reach around Rs. 54 crores. This will bring the film's total collections over six days to approximately Rs. 557 crores.

Maintaining such extraordinary levels on a Tuesday, especially following its record-breaking opening weekend, is nothing short of spectacular.

 The film is not just surviving, but firmly dominating the box office, showcasing universal audience appeal and insatiable theatrical demand. With this momentum, Dhurandhar The Revenge has once again proven itself to be more than just a blockbuster—it's a historic box office phenomenon.

The film has already smashed several records in just under a week and is on track to set new benchmarks that may be difficult for any other film to match in the near future.

 The incredible run of Dhurandhar The Revenge has further solidified Ranveer Singh's position at the very top of the box office game. In just months, he has delivered numbers that have changed the narrative around superstardom and commercial success in Hindi cinema.

As things stand, Dhurandhar The Revenge is not just rewriting record books, but also setting a new standard for every major release coming up in the near future.

 The film has emerged as the gold standard for event cinema, and the challenge for the rest of the industry is now to match its success.

Stay tuned, as Dhurandhar The Revenge is all set to continue its record-breaking run and create even more history in the days to come.