Ansuman Bhagat Says Films Are Made for Entertainment, Not Propaganda Dhurandhar 2 Day 8 Box Office
Dhurandhar 2 Day 8 Box Office
Writer Ansuman Bhagat shared his views on Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, stating that films should be seen as a medium of entertainment rather than through a propaganda lens. Bhagat also said that this film is one of the finest in Bollywood history, as it keeps audiences engaged through its real-time narrative. He praised the strength of every character and dialogue, adding that while some people are calling it propaganda, this is not new in India, where films are often viewed from a political perspective instead of purely as entertainment, which can mislead society.
Meanwhile, at the box office, the film has entered its second week and is showing a slight drop in collections. On Day 8, according to early estimates, the film earned around ₹3.34 crore, with an overall theatre occupancy of about 16.7%. There has also been a sharp decline in the number of shows, dropping from 20,352 to 4,452, marking a 78% decrease.
Despite this slowdown, the film’s overall performance remains strong. So far, it has crossed ₹748.52 crore (gross) in India, including ₹626.76 crore net. With this, it has surpassed Stree 2 and Chhaava, and is now nearing the record of Jawan.
Globally, the film continues its impressive run. With an overseas collection of ₹261.92 crore, its total worldwide gross has reached ₹1,006.50 crore. The film has also set a new record in the UK, outperforming several major releases.
The film stars Ranveer Singh and is directed by Aditya Dhar, featuring a strong cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in key roles.
Although the film has slowed down in its second week, it is expected to regain momentum over the weekend and continue setting new benchmarks at the box office.
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Ramdev criticises US, Israel over Iran war; video viral
New Delhi: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has sharply criticised the United States and Israel over their conflict with Iran, in a video from a television interview that has gone viral on social media.
Speaking on a show aired by ABP News, Ramdev was asked whether India should support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reported to have been killed on the first day of the war on February 28.
Responding to the question, Ramdev said, “You can kill a person, but you cannot kill his ideas, his philosophy, his mindset, his spirit, or his valour and heroism.”
He went on to express support for Iran, saying he may not know much about the country but believes its people cannot be subdued. Referring to the Shia Muslim community, he said no one could make them “bow down” or defeat them, adding that a significant section of Iran’s population strongly identifies with Khamenei’s ideology.
When asked about Netanyahu, Ramdev criticised both him and US President Donald Trump, saying they are “both cut from the same cloth.” He added, “I am not calling anyone a thief; I am simply citing a proverb it implies that they are both of the same ilk, and I consider them both to be war criminals. I consider them criminals against humanity; I consider them criminals against nature and the environment.”
He further said that the United States and Israel have “erected a Himalaya-sized mountain of political mistrust” and claimed that both countries would have to face the consequences for decades. “In this conflict, neither can America and Israel emerge victorious, nor can Iran be defeated,” he said.
Ramdev’s remarks come at a time when India’s position on the conflict has drawn attention. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has maintained what it describes as “strategic autonomy” in foreign policy.
