Even months after its massive theatrical run, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar continues to be the talk of the town among Bollywood insiders. Actor Nimrat Kaur is the latest star to weigh in on the film’s success, crediting the project with completely shifting the audience’s perception of the genre. According to Nimrat, the film’s commitment to authentic storytelling has raised the bar so high that viewers now expect nothing less than excellence from future spy dramas.
In a recent conversation, Nimrat emphasized that Dhurandhar has become synonymous with quality and realism. She noted that when a story is executed to its maximum potential, it transcends the “just another spy film” label and becomes a benchmark for the entire industry. For Nimrat, the success of the film proves that audiences are hungry for substance, and moving forward, any filmmaker attempting the genre will have to match or surpass the standard set by the Ranveer Singh-starrer or risk falling short of expectations.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the film proved to be a historic juggernaut at the box office. With a staggering global collection exceeding Rs 3000 crore, the franchise—which includes Dhurandhar and its follow-up, Dhurandhar: The Revenge—dominated the cinematic landscape between late 2025 and early 2026. Beyond Ranveer Singh’s powerhouse performance, the movie boasted an ensemble cast featuring R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi, all of whom contributed to its massive cultural impact.