Ameesha Patel Hails Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar Success: 'Slapping All With Performances Not PR'

Ameesha Patel has joined the growing list of celebrities celebrating the success of Dhurandhar, and she reserved special praise for her Humraaz co-star Akshaye Khanna. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the actor

expressed pride in Khanna’s recent blockbuster streak, applauding his ability to let performances — not publicity — do the talking.

In her post, Ameesha wrote, “If u want to trend on social media then talk about AKHSAYE KHANNA. If u want ur film to run then let’s take AKSHAYE KHANNA… seems like Brand AKSHAYE has finally opened the eyes of all who were blind for so many years and all seem to suddenly find their long lost love for him. Proud of u Akshu for slapping all with ur performances n not PR.”

If u want to trend on social media then talk about AKHSAY KHANNA 😜I’f u want ur film to run then let’s take AKSHAY KHANNA 😜.. .. seems like Brand AKSHAY has finally opened the eyes of all who were blind for so many Years and all seem to suddenly find their long lost love for…

— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) December 15, 2025

Her message quickly gained traction online, resonating with fans who have lauded Akshaye Khanna’s recent choices and consistent screen presence. The actor has enjoyed a remarkable phase with back-to-back successes, including Chhaava and now Dhurandhar, reinforcing his reputation as one of Bollywood’s most dependable performers.

Dhurandhar continues dream run at the box office

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest Hindi blockbusters of recent times, ensuring that Bollywood ends 2025 on a high. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has shown exceptional box office stamina, particularly during its second week, when collections not only held steady but surged.

After a roaring second weekend, the Ranveer Singh-starrer cleared a crucial second Monday test with ease. On Day 11, Dhurandhar added an estimated ₹30 crore net in India, underlining sustained audience interest and strong word-of-mouth. The film recorded healthy occupancy across morning, afternoon, and evening shows, an impressive feat for a big-ticket release deep into its theatrical run.

The film’s second Sunday proved to be a turning point. It minted a massive ₹58 crore net in India, closing the second weekend with a domestic total of ₹143.50 crore. Notably, this marked a rare 40 percent jump compared to its opening weekend — an extraordinary achievement for a mainstream Bollywood film.

With Monday’s figures included, Dhurandhar now stands at approximately ₹380 crore net in India. In doing so, it has overtaken Dangal’s Hindi domestic collection of ₹374.43 crore, securing a significant milestone in the all-time box office rankings.

Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan’s Lyari region to dismantle terror networks backed by the ISI. The film has been praised for its gritty narrative and gripping action, with standout performances from Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi. Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal also appear in key roles, adding depth to the ensemble.