Ex-Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran praised 'Dhurandhar', calling it "a new benchmark" for Indian films. While addressing the films' portrayal of real-life incidents, he said, "If the director has decided to use artistic licence to exaggerate a particular story and it's based on real incidents...it needs no justification." He added, "It's...the culture of movie making globally."

Zayed Khan revealed that he was cast in 'Main Hoon Na' without an audition and that he had originally contacted Farah Khan for a directing opportunity. He then recalled meeting with Shah Rukh Khan and said, "He asked me just one question, 'Can you act?'" He added, "I said, 'I'm born to act.' I don't know where that came from."

After attending teaser launch of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film 'Ramayana' in US, a fan shared how he jokingly told the actor that he loved his performance in 'Dhurandhar', which stars Ranveer Singh. Sharing a picture with Ranbir, the fan wrote, "I told him I loved his work in 'Dhurandhar' and he started saying, 'No that is a different Ranveer'."

A multiplex in Hong Kong, Premiere Elements, has announced a special marathon that will screen both films in the 'Dhurandhar' franchise back-to-back on April 12. Following this, a viral post showing a CBFC certificate claims that the makers will be releasing a 7-hour 30-minute director's cut in Indian theatres. The speculation has not been confirmed or addressed by the makers.

The first quarter of 2026 was dominated by Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', with over ₹1,400 crore worldwide collections. It's followed by Sunny Deol's 'Border 2', with ₹450 crore earnings globally. Shahid Kapoor's 'O'Romeo', made at ₹130-crore budget, earned ₹110 crore. Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' and Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis' collected ₹74 crore and ₹41 crore, reported Sacnilk.

Singer Arpit Bala, who is being criticised for spitting at a fan during a Hyderabad concert after a bottle was thrown at him on stage, has responded to recent backlash. He said, "When it hit my eye...I got angry." He further explained, "You could say, I should've been the bigger person, but that's easier said when someone is provoking you."

Naureen Aslam, the widow of late Karachi SP Chaudhry Aslam, confirmed the death of the police officer shown in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' was not fictionalised. "The way they have shown it…that is exactly what happened," said Naureen. Talking about Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of her husband, she said, "When he...raises his eyes, for a moment it felt like Aslam himself."

Music composer Mani Sharma, who is known for making music in the late 90s and early 2000s, revealed that he was out of work until filmmaker Sai Rajesh approached him recently. "Usually, I wake up every morning and I'm swatting flies," he lamented, adding that after Rajesh's offer, "I felt like something had revived in me again."

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea of actress Anita Advani seeking legal status to her marriage-like relationship with the late actor Rajesh Khanna. The court previously upheld that Khanna remained legally married to Dimple Kapadia until his death in 2012. For context, Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in 1973, but the couple separated a decade later.

Dhurandhar actor Danish Pandor said viral romantic reels with Ranveer Singh reflect their “great camaraderie” as actors. Calling the videos funny, he said their bond in Dhurandhar 2 was developed through workshops and rehearsals. He also praised Ranveer for being “selfless” and "secure", adding he’s happy fans are interpreting their chemistry differently.