Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh and Rakesh Bedi, has completed 57 days at the box office, grossing over ₹1,796 crore worldwide. It debuted on OTT for international audiences on May 14, 2026, while Indians await its OTT release.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi humorously addresses rumors of receiving a Rs 1 crore bonus for his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, highlighting the viral impact of his character and dialogue.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is on the verge of becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film globally, trailing 'Baahubali 2' by only Rs 7.24 crore on its 42nd day of release.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' maintains strong box office momentum in its sixth week, reaching a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore and nearing the all-time second-highest global earner spot for an Indian film.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has denied receiving a Rs 1 crore bonus from the makers of Dhurandhar 2, responding humorously that he doesn't know whose pocket the money is in as it hasn't reached his account. The 71-year-old actor's performance as Jameel Jamali has earned widespread praise, with co-star Ranveer Singh reportedly crediting him with Rs 500 crore of the film's success. Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 1,119.39 crore in India, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has received Rs 1 crore as additional remuneration from director-producer Aditya Dhar and producer Lokesh Dhar for his standout performance as Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise (2025-2026). Originally paid Rs 50 lakh for both films, Bedi's character became a fan favorite, with his dialogues going viral in meme culture. The sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge achieved historic success, prompting the producers to reward him with double his original fee as a token of gratitude.
Rakesh Bedi is experiencing a resurgence in popularity following his role in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', which has grossed over Rs 1,750 crore worldwide. Farah Khan recently visited him with her chef Dilip and posted a nostalgic video on YouTube, recalling their early days at FTII when they were around 15 and 25 years old respectively. The video revisited memories of Rakesh visiting Javed uncle and Honey aunty's house with friends Farooq Shaikh, Satish Shah, Neena Gupta, and Supriya Pathak. The article also mentions Satish Shah's passing in 2025, for whom Rakesh shared a heartfelt tribute.
