Punjab Newsline, Film :
Decision taken due to extensive shooting in Ladakh and promotion of tourism; ‘Dhurandhar’ becomes the first Hindi film to cross Rs 100 crore in its fourth week
Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has been declared tax-free in Ladakh. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta made the announcement, stating that the film was extensively shot in the region and beautifully showcases Ladakh’s natural landscapes, which will help promote tourism.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the Ladakh Administration is currently working on a new Film Policy and will provide full support to filmmakers who choose Ladakh as a shooting destination in the future. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said that ‘Dhurandhar’ highlights Ladakh’s cinematic locations and reflects the administration’s strong support for the film industry, while also strengthening Ladakh’s efforts to emerge as a preferred hub for film shoots and tourism.
At the box office, ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to set new milestones. The film has created history by becoming the first Hindi film ever to cross the Rs 100 crore mark in its fourth week. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected a massive Rs 115.70 crore in Week 4, making it the highest fourth-week collection for any Hindi film so far.
In comparison, ‘Pushpa 2’ (Hindi) earned Rs 57.95 crore in its fourth week, while ‘Chhaava’ and ‘Stree 2’ collected Rs 43.98 crore and Rs 37.75 crore respectively during the same period. These figures clearly highlight the extraordinary hold that ‘Dhurandhar’ has maintained at the box office well beyond its initial release phase.
Adding another remarkable achievement to its name, ‘Dhurandhar’ has also become the only Hindi film to register double-digit box office collections for 28 consecutive days.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, ‘Dhurandhar’ has emerged as one of the biggest films of 2025 and has provided a strong year-end boost to Bollywood. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, along with Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan in key roles.
Made in two parts, the first instalment revolves around a decade-long Indian intelligence operation, in which an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi’s criminal and political underworld. Released on December 5, ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its successful run in theatres.