Director Aditya Dhar, currently basking in the monumental success of his spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, took to social media on April 8 to pen a heartfelt appreciation note for ace casting director Mukesh Chhabra. The film, led by Ranveer Singh, has already entered the ₹1000-crore club and is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office.
In a detailed Instagram post accompanied by behind-the-scenes images, Dhar described Chhabra as a “key force” who pushed him to expand the film’s scale. The director admitted that while he was initially cautious about the project’s ambition, Chhabra was “fearless,” urging him to think bigger in terms of both production value and character depth. Dhar highlighted that casting is often an overlooked pillar of filmmaking, stating emphatically that it has the power to “make a film or break it.”
The director’s brief to Chhabra was simple—bring in great actors regardless of their stature—and Chhabra responded by assembling a powerhouse ensemble. The film features a diverse cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Danish Pandor. Dhar noted that Chhabra treated even the smallest roles with immense detail, ensuring every face on screen felt “real and lived-in.”
Dhurandhar: The Box Office Juggernaut
- Release Date: March 19, 2026.
- Milestones: Crossed the ₹1000-crore mark globally in record time.
- Current Status: Eyeing the all-time records of Baahubali 2 and Dangal.
- Director’s Take: Aditya Dhar has expressed confidence in the film’s quality, recently stating he is “ready for the National Awards.”