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Ranveer Singh's spy thriller, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,' continues its theatrical success and has now launched on Netflix internationally, with an Indian release on JioHotstar pending. Makeup artist Preetisheel Singh revealed the intricate process behind Danish Iqbal's impactful portrayal of dawood ibrahim. The film's box office collection has surpassed ₹1,796 crore worldwide.

In March, the Enforcement Directorate moved a special PMLA court under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEO) seeking to permanently confiscate 15 assets worth around Rs 700 crore belonging to late drug smuggler Iqbal Memon, also known as Iqbal Mirchi, and his family in Mumbai and Dubai. The plea includes Worli properties, comprising Rabia Mansion, Marium Lodge, and Sea View properties, and around 15 properties in Dubai, including Hotel Midwest Apartment in Bur Dubai.

India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking with the first-ever seizure of Captagon, dubbed the 'Jihadi drug', worth Rs 182 crore. Under 'Operation Ragepill', authorities intercepted 227.7 kg of the substance, destined for the Middle East, and arrested a foreign national. This operation underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic, record-shattering theatrical run, reaching a domestic net of Rs 1,146.03 crore by Day 61. Already ruling the roost as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, the Ranveer Singh starrer is now targeting the Rs 1,150 crore milestone while aggressively chasing Pushpa 2’s domestic record of Rs 1,234.10 crore. Boasting a massive worldwide gross of Rs 1,798.24 crore, the high-stakes espionage thriller maintains steady theatrical momentum across India even as its international streaming version launches on Netflix.

Absconding international drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola, apprehended in Türkiye, was reportedly using a Bulgarian passport under the alias 'Hamza'. Dola, linked to dawood ibrahim, has been remanded to NCB custody until May 8 after his extradition to India.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic theatrical run, reaching a staggering Rs. 1,143.89 crore India net and Rs. 1,795.60 crore worldwide gross by Day 56. Currently the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, the Ranveer Singh starrer now sets its sights on surpassing 'Pushpa 2's domestic record of Rs. 1,234.10 crore. Despite entering its eighth week, the espionage thriller maintains steady momentum, fueled by powerhouse performances and a gritty narrative that has redefined Indian cinema benchmarks.

A major win for Indian security! High-ranking drug mafia operative Salim Dola, a dawood ibrahim associate, has been deported from Istanbul. Orchestrating a multi-crore synthetic drug empire, Dola's capture and return to Delhi under heavy guard signifies a significant blow to the D-Company's international network. He is now undergoing intensive interrogation.

Former Mumbai Police officer MN Singh has revisited one of the most controversial chapters of the 1993 Mumbai blasts investigation — the arrest of Sanjay Dutt — recalling the pressure, politics and legal complexities surrounding the case. Speaking to Hussain Zaidi on his YouTube channel, Singh said the case stood out because “before this, no film star had been arrested. It was the first time,” adding that the situation came with “so much pressure,” including from the actor’s MP father Sunil Dutt.

Apprehended by Turkish agencies, Dola is now in NCB custody and is expected to offer investigators insight into the financial pipelines, shadow networks, and cross-border alliances sustaining his narcotics trade

Alleged drug kingpin Salim Dola, a close associate of dawood ibrahim, has been detained in Istanbul. Dola faces multiple charges under India's NDPS Act and is linked to a major synthetic drug syndicate. His arrest is connected to a large mephedrone bust in Mumbai, involving his son and other associates.

2-Year-Long Hunt Spanned Several Countries, Involved Int'l Agencies

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is rewriting the record books as it nears the end of its seventh week. Having already become the first Hindi film to join the Rs. 1,000 crore net club in India, the film’s total domestic net now stands at a staggering Rs. 1,135.25 crore. On Day 44 of its theatrical run, live tracking shows the film maintaining a steady grip on the audience despite a reduced screen count. With a current worldwide gross of Rs. 1,783.90 crore, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is just steps away from overtaking the lifetime global collections of Baahubali 2.

Ram Gopal Varma may be one of the loudest cheerleaders for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, but the filmmaker has now pointed out a key aspect where he disagrees with the film—its portrayal of dawood ibrahim. In Dhurandhar 2, the gangster is referred to as ‘Bade Sahab’ and is shown as the mastermind orchestrating terror operations in India while controlling networks from Pakistan. Varma further explained that while he cannot claim absolute authority, the version shown in the film does not align with his understanding. The Satya director also shared his long-held belief about Dawood’s current status.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun and Yami Gautam in a cameo, is just Rs. 7.24 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's nine-year worldwide record of Rs. 1,788.06 crore to become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally after 'Dangal'. On Day 42, the film's worldwide gross stands at Rs. 1,780.82 crore with an India net of Rs. 1,133.05 crore, approximately Rs. 101 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore. Released across 10,000 screens on March 19, 2026 with a record Rs. 90 crore opening day, the 229-minute U/A certified espionage thriller has achieved all of this without a single show in China or the six Gulf markets where it remains banned.

On April 28, 2026, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ reached a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,779.02 crore, placing it just Rs. 10.54 crore away from beating ‘Baahubali 2’ to become the second highest-grossing Indian film globally. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film’s India net stands at Rs. 1,131.83 crore, continuing its pursuit of ‘Pushpa 2’s domestic record. Despite the IPL 2026 season and the release of ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ the espionage thriller remains a box office juggernaut.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun, is on the verge of becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally, with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore, just Rs. 10.54 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's Rs. 1,788.06 crore record. On Day 40, the film's India net stands at Rs. 1,130.69 crore, approximately Rs. 103 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore.

Ram Gopal Varma revisits the 1990s, when Mumbai’s underworld controlled Bollywood through fear, extortion, and casting pressure. He explains why Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar were targeted, links it to real attacks and killings, and reveals how gangsters used cinema to boost their image while stars were summoned to Dubai at their behest.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, has become the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,764.15 crore. On Day 36, the film's collection is just Rs. 113 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore, and just Rs. 46 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's worldwide gross to become the second highest-grossing Indian film globally. The 229-minute U/A certified espionage epic has achieved all of this without a single show in China or the Gulf markets, amid 'Bhooth Bangla's release and a full IPL 2026 season.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan, continues its record-breaking theatrical run on Day 35. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy epic is currently chasing the all-time domestic record of the Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa 2'of Rs. 1234.1 crore. With live tracking showing steady afternoon occupancy, the espionage thriller remains a dominant force despite new competition. With its OTT release deferred to mid-May 2026, stay updated with all live Day 35 tracking and weekly breakdowns as 'Dhurandhar 2' chases Indian cinema's last great box office record.

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, is in its 34th day of a historic theatrical run that has made it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. With a cumulative India net of Rs. 1,117.46 crore and a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,758.96 crore across 4,79,986 shows, the film now needs approximately Rs. 118 crore more to surpass Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time Indian domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma revealed his 'humanly' approach to gangster characters in films like 'Satya' and 'Company'. He explained that insights from police and a reporter showed even notorious figures like dawood ibrahim experienced vulnerability, such as getting a fever or a cold, humanizing them beyond their perceived fear factor.

We need to sit this one out. Cursing Pakistan or diminishing its role right now only makes us come across as insecure and having a ‘sour grapes’ reaction