In an industry where actors fade as quickly as their posters are replaced every Friday, and actresses lose fanfare within months, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer
Singh continue to command massive popularity. The couple, who tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, celebrates their wedding anniversary on November 14. While fans eagerly await their next on-screen collaboration, that reunion isn’t happening just yet. What is, however, around the corner is Ranveer’s big comeback with Dhurandhar, a high-octane spy thriller written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar. The film, also starring Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, is said to be mounted on a grand budget of Rs 250–280 crore and promises to be a full-blown entertainer. Dhar, known for his work in Uri: The Surgical Strike, brings yet another tale of patriotism and grit. The story reportedly draws inspiration from Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, and the late Major Mohit Sharma, who was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his undercover missions in Jammu and Kashmir. With a gripping plot, a stellar cast, and Dhar’s proven direction, Dhurandhar could mark Ranveer’s first major box-office hit since Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. But only time will tell if the actor reclaims his superstar title. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone continues to reign supreme at the box office. From Pathaan to Jawan, the actress has delivered back-to-back blockbusters alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 2023. While her bold turn in Pathaan initially sparked debate, the film’s record-breaking success silenced the haters. Her cameo in Jawan further proved that even limited screen time is enough for her to make an impact. Last year’s Kalki 2898 AD with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan further cemented her position as a top-tier star, both critically and commercially. However, 2025 hasn’t been as smooth. Following a fallout with the Kalki team and her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, Deepika’s professional lineup took a hit. All eyes are now on King, her upcoming project opposite Shah Rukh Khan, which also stars Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma. The film, touted as Suhana’s relaunch vehicle, is reportedly being mounted on a grand scale with SRK leaving no stone unturned. And if Jawan was any indication, Deepika doesn’t need lengthy screen time to shine. Fans are now counting on King to reaffirm why she remains Bollywood’s undisputed queen of screen presence and star power. With Dhurandhar promising adrenaline and King banking on star charisma, both Ranveer and Deepika are gearing up for defining moments. If the films deliver, Bollywood’s royal couple might just silence their skeptics and reign once again... this time, not just in hearts, but at the box office too.
