Vicky Kaushal rejects patriotism formula debate amid Dhurandhar success

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' and Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' have both crossed Rs 800 crore globally, fuelling discussions on patriotism as a box office strategy. Vicky Kaushal, however, asserts that their success cannot be attributed to any formula.

The recent blockbuster successes in Bollywood have sparked debates about whether patriotic themes are the key to commercial triumph. Ranveer Singh-starring 'Dhurandhar' and Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' have both grossed over Rs 800 crore globally at the box office. This has led analysts and fans to attribute their performance to nationalist sentiments.

Vicky Kaushal dismissed the notion of a 'patriotism formula,' asserting that the success of these films cannot be pinned to any single strategy. He highlighted the multifaceted factors influencing audience reception. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions around the appeal of patriotic cinema in Indian entertainment.

Such debates are common in the film industry, where the role of various elements in success is often analyzed.

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Dynamic illustration of massive crowds celebrating the record-breaking opening of 'Dhurandhar' at a Mumbai cinema, highlighting its defiance of Bollywood conventions.
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Dhurandhar defies Bollywood norms with blockbuster opening

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Building on its surge past Rs 750 crore worldwide and all-time top 10 entry, Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar cemented blockbuster status with a massive opening Friday on December 27, 2025. Defying conventions by skipping a star heroine, running 3.5 hours, earning an adults-only rating, and featuring gore, the film drew huge audiences, signaling shifts in Indian cinema.

The recent backlash against critics of the film Dhurandhar underscores tensions in Indian cinema between commercial success and artistic critique. Opinion pieces argue that while box office hits like Dhurandhar thrive, good-faith reviews face harassment, raising questions about narrative control and selective labeling of films as political.

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has labeled director Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar as false propaganda, while its actors describe it as reflecting India's real situation. Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie has earned over Rs 800 crore worldwide but sparked debate over its political messaging.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has surged past Rs 1,255 crore worldwide by its 38th day, claiming the title of highest-grossing Hindi film ever and fourth highest-grossing Indian film overall. Building on its Rs 1,064 crore milestone at day 24, the film maintains steady earnings into its sixth week despite new competition.

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Following its Rs 500 crore worldwide gross and buzz for a sequel, Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar has now earned Rs 411.25 crore in India by day 12. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it stars Ranveer as spy Hamza operating in Pakistan.

The action-packed film Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, continues to perform steadily into 2026. On its 45th day, marking the seventh Sunday, the movie is seeing a good hold during its seventh week. This follows its success as the highest grosser of 2025.

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In a recent podcast, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor lamented the industry's lack of good films and criticized manufactured marketing that disrupts authentic audience reactions. He highlighted shrinking attention spans affecting both viewers and creators. Kapoor made these remarks while promoting his upcoming action thriller O Romeo.

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