Long before Aditya Dhar became the top director of 2025 with his record-breaking action film Dhurandhar, he made his entry into Bollywood with Uri: The
Surgical Strike. This patriotic narrative, featuring Vicky Kaushal in the leading role, hit theaters seven years ago on this date. On this anniversary, Dhar reflected on his beginnings and honored the film that made his aspirations come true. He mentioned that he had waited for years to see his first film released. “Seven years later, and the enthusiasm remains just as high,” the director expressed. Aditya Dhar Celebrates 7 Years Of Uri In a post on his Instagram Story, he shared: "My debut film, Uri, premiered on this day. I had been anticipating that moment for a long time. My dream finally materialized. The vision was clear from the start. To create a courageous, impactful film that could herald a new era in our cinema. To narrate an Indian tale with global standards. I often remind myself to stay connected to my roots. Beginnings keep you humble and driven. The path of filmmaking is challenging and relentless, filled with uncertainty and sleepless nights. However, when the audience supports and appreciates your work, every hardship suddenly feels justified. That sensation makes it all worthwhile." Re-sharing a clip from the film, he remarked, "Seven years later, and the enthusiasm remains just as high. Major Vihaan and his crew continue to motivate, both on screen and off. Celebrating #7YearsOfUriTheSurgicalStrike" About Uri Uri: The Surgical Strike, which debuted in 2019, is a compelling patriotic action film inspired by India’s surgical strikes of 2016. The movie depicts a secret military operation and honors the bravery, sacrifice, and tactical genius of the Indian Armed Forces. It garnered several National Film Awards at the 66th ceremony (2019), including Best Director for Dhar, Best Actor for Vicky (shared), Best Audiography, and Best Background Score. Dhu-Ran-Dhar Currently, Aditya is enjoying the success of his latest action movie, Dhurandhar. Featuring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan, it has become the highest-grossing Bollywood film ever. It has amassed over Rs 850 crore and continues to perform strongly even after a month in theaters. A sequel is scheduled to be released on March 19.
