Sunny Deol Says No Royalty Taken For ‘Ghayal–Ghatak’ Reference In Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar

Actor calls the dialogue a gesture of respect as Border 2 continues strong box office run.

Veteran actor Sunny Deol has reacted to the popular dialogue from Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar — “Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon” — which references his iconic films Ghayal and Ghatak. The line became widely discussed among fans after the film’s release.

In a recent interview, Sunny clarified that he did not receive or demand any royalty from the makers for using the titles of his movies. Speaking about it, the actor said the filmmaker is a fan of his work and likely used the reference as a tribute.

He explained that the director had watched his films and included the line out of admiration, adding that the gesture felt “sweet” rather than commercial.

Box Office & Current Projects

Meanwhile, Sunny Deol is enjoying success with Border 2, which has reportedly collected around ₹318.55 crore so far and continues its theatrical run.

The actor also has several upcoming projects in the pipeline, including Lahore 1947, Gabru, Netflix film Ikka, and Ramayana Part 1, in which he will portray Hanuman.

Dhurandhar Franchise

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar emerged as a major box office hit, and anticipation is already building for Dhurandhar 2, scheduled to release on March 19, 2026 (Eid weekend).