Before Dhurndhar Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Khilji in Padmavati received praised from audience. He played negative role in the film. Ranveer's business partner, Nikunj Biyani, shed light on this behind-the-scenes struggle during a podcast. In an interview with MensXP, Nikunj Biyani remarked, "I watched both Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 on their opening day. I enjoyed Dhurandhar 2 much more. While the first installment was certainly good, Dhurandhar 2 was something else entirely. I didn't even want to get up from my seat; I was so completely riveted to the film that I didn't want to blink not even for a single second."
He continued, "During a conversation with Ranveer he asked him , 'Would you take on another demanding role like Khilji?' To this, Ranveer replied, 'I found the character of Hamza to be many times more challenging than Khilji. For this role, I had to give 300 percent of my capacity. Bringing Hamza to life truly put my acting prowess to the ultimate test." For his role as Khilji in Padmaavat, Ranveer had locked himself inside a dark room for 21 days, mentally transporting himself into a completely different realm. That film went on to gross ₹585 crore worldwide. However, the psychological complexity of Hamza in Dhurandhar 2 ran even deeper than that of Khilji; to bring that terrifying intensity to life on screen, Ranveer had to undergo immense mental and physical exertion.
Dhurandhar is a two-part spy-thriller film series that chronicles the story of an Indian agent named Hamza. Hamza infiltrates the underworld of 'Lyari' in Pakistan, penetrates its political establishment, and dismantles the terrorist network posing a threat to India. Driven by this compelling narrative and Ranveer's stellar performance, the film has set new records in the history of Indian cinema.
Speaking of box office success, the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has grossed over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. While the first installment, released in 2025, earned ₹1,300 crore, 'Dhurandhar 2' has surpassed the ₹1,700 crore mark. Notably, it has become the first Bollywood film to earn ₹1,000 crore domestically, with Ranveer Singh once again proving himself to be the GOAT.