Dhurandhar Hailed By 26/11 Mumbai Attack Survivor For 'Bone-Chilling' Portrayal Amid Criticism; Aditya Dhar REACTS

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has emerged as one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters, helping Hindi cinema wrap up 2025 on a triumphant note. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has displayed remarkable box-office

momentum, recording an impressive surge in collections during its second weekend and sailing through the crucial second week test with ease. The movie has been earning praise for its powerhouse performances, impactful dialogues and sequence. A sequence that showcases 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks has left an impact on the audiences and earning praise everywhere. On Wednesday, a 26/11 attack survivor praised Dhurandhar's cast and crew drawing reaction from director Aditya Dhar.

Aditya Dhar reacts to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor's praise for film

Taking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), the Uri: The Surgical Strike director wrote, "Your words remind us why this story had to be told. That moment was shaped to reflect the brutal truth. If it leaves a mark, it is to ensure we remember, stand united, and never allow such darkness to return. Thank you for surviving, for speaking, and for strengthening our collective resolve."

26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor praises Dhurandhar

Dhar responded to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor's note who eloaboratly expressed the effect of the hard-hitting sequnce in the movie. She wrote, "I was in the Taj Hotel on the night of 26/11 with my husband @Ajay_Bagga. We were fortunate to survive the heinous terrorist attack that night and were rescued alive after 14 hours." She added, "The most bone-chilling scene in #Dhurandhar for me was the red screen where the actual voice recordings of the 26/11 terrorists and their handlers were played. To hear what the handlers were instructing the terrorists to do , how brutal, inhuman and disgusting it was - just sent shivers through my body. To see the scene recreated from the other side- the handlers celebrating at every bomb going off & every person killed - if that doesn’t fill us with rage and renewed commitment to national security, what else will?" She concluded the note adding, "17 years have passed but the memory of what happened and what could have happened to us just shook me to the core . Gut wrenching and painful. Huge credit to Dhurandhar and its makers @AdityaDharFilms for ensuring that an entire new generation understands what truly happened on 26/11 in just those 2–3 minutes. That look of @RanveerOfficial will haunt an entire generation."

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Dhurandhar breaks record at box office

Meanwhile, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar continues its unstoppable run at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down. As per early estimates shared by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has earned an impressive ₹11.19 crore at the time of writing. With this, its total box-office collection has surged to ₹422.94 crore.

About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar shows Ranveer Singh in the role of Hamza, an Indian intelligence operative who ventures deep into the dangerous bylanes of Pakistan’s Lyari to take down terror networks supported by the ISI. The film has earned widespread acclaim for its hard-hitting narrative and compelling performances, with Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi receiving particular praise. The powerful ensemble cast is further strengthened by key performances from Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.