# Production and success of Dhurandhar film franchise

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-and-success-of-dhurandhar-film-franchise
> Updated: 2026-08-22T15:05:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The production and success of the spy-action film franchise ‘Dhurandhar’ has been highlighted by its creators and lead actor. Jio Studios producer Jyoti Deshpande stated that Ranveer Singh was cast as the lead to prioritize performance and maintain financial viability, noting that hiring more expensive “so-called stars” would have made the ambitious project unfeasible.

Following the commercial success of the original film, which grossed over Rs 1,300 crore, Ranveer Singh reflected on the production challenges faced alongside director Aditya Dhar. Singh described the period as difficult but expressed gratitude to Jio Studios and the Ambani family for their support during a time when his previous films had struggled at the box office. The sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, was released in March 2026 and also performed strongly.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Ranveer Singh discusses challenges of filming ‘Dhurandhar’

Ranveer Singh discussed the production challenges of ‘Dhurandhar’ and thanked the Ambani family and Jio Studios for supporting his career during a difficult professional period.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ranveer-singh-discusses-challenges-of-filming-dhurandhar

### 2026-08-01: Ranveer Singh Picked for Dhurandhar to Cut Costs, Says Jio Studios Producer

Jio Studios’ Jyoti Deshpande said Ranveer Singh was cast in Dhurandhar for his performance focus and lower fee, keeping the high‑budget film financially viable and leading to a blockbuster.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ranveer-singh-picked-for-dhurandhar-to-cut-costs-says-jio-studios-producer

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