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As the nation celebrated the joyous festival of Raksha Bandhan with immense enthusiasm, Bollywood celebrities took to social media to share warm wishes with their fans and siblings. Acclaimed filmmaker Aditya Dhar, known for helming massive blockbusters, also joined the celebrations by sharing a touching and emotional still from his film ‘Dhurandhar’ on his official Instagram story, giving fans a nostalgic nod to the movie’s sibling bond.

Aditya Dhar’s Heartfelt Rakhi Post Featuring Ranveer Singh

On the special occasion of Rakhi, director Aditya Dhar shared a memorable frame capturing lead star Ranveer Singh alongside actress Hitika Bali, who portrayed his screen sister in the film. The shared still features a deeply emotional moment where Ranveer lovingly places his hand on his sister’s face while Hitika appears visibly moved. Sharing this poignant picture on his Instagram story, Dhar extended his warm greetings to fans by simply writing, “Happy Raksha Bandhan,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.

Phenomenal Box Office Run of the ‘Dhurandhar’ Franchise

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the original ‘Dhurandhar’ hit theatres in December 2025, featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna. Made on a reported budget of Rs 250 crore, the action thriller emerged as a massive commercial success, grossing an astounding Rs 1,307.35 crore worldwide. Its highly anticipated sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, released in March 2026, pushed the benchmark even higher by raking in Rs 1,813.39 crore. Combined, the blockbuster franchise crossed the monumental milestone of Rs 3,100 crore globally. Following this historic back-to-back success, fans eagerly await official announcements regarding Aditya Dhar’s next directorial venture, amidst discussions surrounding a potential biopic on Ahom general Lachit Borphukan proposed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.