Filmmaker Aditya Dhar directed and Ranveer Singh starred in Dhurandhar 2. The film continues breaking box office records strongly. Moreover, it created history within 18 days. Meanwhile, comedian Zakir Khan reacted to this success with a sharp remark targeting Bollywood indirectly.
Box Office Milestone
Dhurandhar 2 achieved massive earnings within a short period. Furthermore, it entered the ₹1000 crore club in just 18 days. Therefore, it became the first Bollywood film to reach this mark so quickly. Additionally, the film continues strong performance worldwide.
Zakir Khan’s Stage Remark
On Sunday, Zakir Khan appeared at Chetak Screen Awards 2026. He shared the stage with Alia Bhatt and Sunil Grover. Meanwhile, clips from the ceremony surfaced widely online. In one clip, Zakir humorously targeted Bollywood over Dhurandhar franchise success.
Moreover, both the original film and its sequel achieved major commercial success. Therefore, Zakir hinted that many in the industry feel jealous. He said people may post congratulatory messages publicly. However, he added that reality reflects hidden envy.
Viral Quote And Reaction
In the clip, Zakir said, “You may post congratulations everywhere, yet truth remains unchanged.” Furthermore, he joked, “Bomb exploded in Lyari, yet smoke reached Bandra and Juhu.” Therefore, his statement quickly gained attention online.
Meanwhile, the video went viral across social media platforms. Users shared mixed reactions in comments. One user wrote that faces could not be edited to show laughter. Another said nobody laughs at this truth.
Additionally, one comment praised Zakir for speaking facts openly. Meanwhile, another user asked him to hesitate slightly. Furthermore, a post claimed he exposed those jealous of Dhurandhar’s success.
Dhurandhar Franchise Success
The first part of Dhurandhar released in December 2025. It earned over ₹1300 crore worldwide. Therefore, it became a blockbuster hit. Meanwhile, the sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge surpassed its predecessor.
Within 18 days, it crossed ₹1000 crore net in India. Moreover, worldwide earnings approach ₹1600 crore. Additionally, the film features Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt.
