Dhurandhar: The Revenge Hits Theatres with Record-Breaking Advance Bookings
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Released
The much-anticipated film Dhurandhar: The Revenge premiered today, March 19, following a successful advance booking period that set new records. In a recent interview, actor Rakesh Bedi shared his insights on the film and his collaboration with director Aditya Dhar, highlighting Dhar's long-standing observation of his career, which spans 47 years across theatre, television, and film.
Insights from Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh Bedi Discusses His Journey
During our conversation, Bedi reflected on his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, stating, "Aditya Dhar has been following my career closely. I take pride in being one of the few actors in Indian cinema who has consistently worked across films, TV, and theatre without any breaks for 47 years. This continuity instills confidence in the director."
Rakesh Bedi on Ram Gopal Varma's Praise
Unfiltered Thoughts on RGV
Further discussing Ram Gopal Varma's remarks about the film, Bedi expressed gratitude for Varma's strong endorsement, noting that the director believes Dhurandhar could achieve cult-classic status akin to the iconic 1975 film Sholay. Bedi remarked, "I appreciate Ram Gopal Varma for his supportive comments. I believe this film will not only meet expectations but exceed them, as audiences are likely to watch it multiple times." He concluded by stating that he has yet to meet anyone who has only seen the film once.
Film Details and Legal Measures
About Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Dhurandhar 2 stars Ranveer Singh alongside a talented cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Gaurav Gera, Saumya Tandon, Rakesh Bedi, and R Madhavan. Yami Gautam also makes a brief appearance as a nurse and spy in the film. To combat piracy, the Madras High Court has intervened, prohibiting illegal streaming of the film until April 15, following a petition from Reliance Industries Limited and Jio Studios. After its theatrical release, the film will be available for streaming on JioHotstar. According to industry sources, Dhurandhar: The Revenge generated an impressive Rs 43 crore from paid previews alone, setting a new record for preview earnings in India, surpassing the previous record held by Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG, which earned Rs 25 crore.