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During the shoot of Dhurandhar 2, Deepika Padukone was expecting her first child with Ranveer Singh. The couple later welcomed their daughter, Dua, in September 2024. Both Dhurandhar films have dominated the box office, and fans cannot get enough of them. The second part, directed by Aditya Dhar, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released in theatres on March 19, and is now moving toward becoming the highest-grossing Indian film ever.
Fans admire the performances, especially Ranveer Singh, and a co-star revealed how he balanced shooting while spending time with his pregnant wife, Deepika Padukone, ensuring he supported her throughout that crucial phase of their lives without compromising his professional commitments on set while maintaining remarkable energy.
Was Deepika Expecting Dua During the Dhurandhar 2 Shoot?
In a conversation with Mirchi Plus, actor Abhay Arora, who portrays Yasir in the film, said Ranveer stayed devoted to his family despite a hectic schedule. He explained that Ranveer tried to secure short breaks between shoots, sometimes just three or four days, to fly home, be with his wife, and look after his loved ones. Arora added that Ranveer’s care for his family is truly admirable and deeply inspiring to witness. He praised his dedication, calling it genuinely heartwarming. During the shoot, Deepika was pregnant with their first child, and later the couple happily welcomed their daughter, Dua, who was born in September 2024, marking a joyful new chapter.
Further Details on Dhurandhar 2
Returning to Dhurandhar 2, the film’s fan base has steadily expanded since its theatrical release. Recently, Superstar Rajinikanth applauded the movie, calling director Aditya Dhar ‘box office ka baap.’ Filmmakers Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, and Rakesh Roshan, along with actors Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, and Jr NTR, have also praised the film for its storytelling, performances, and cinematic appeal.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge marks the return of Ranveer Singh’s Hamza Ali Mazari/Jaskirat Singh Rangi, as he infiltrates Karachi in Pakistan to rise as the King of Lyari and dismantle terrorism networks threatening India. The film also stars R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and others in roles with gripping action and intense drama throughout the narrative.
The high-octane, action-packed espionage drama Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been released in five languages: Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. The Hindi version remains the biggest contributor, collecting Rs 63.00 crore on day 11. Meanwhile, Kannada added Rs 0.38 crore and Malayalam contributed Rs 0.22 crore on the film’s second Sunday. Among the remaining versions, Tamil collected Rs 1.50 crore, while Telugu performed better with earnings of Rs 3.00 crore. Overall, the film continues to show performance across all regions.
Professionally, Ranveer is said to be preparing for a zombie thriller called Pralay, anticipated to become the official theatrical debut of filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s son, Jai Mehta, marking his first release on the big screen. Meanwhile, Deepika will next appear with Shah Rukh Khan in King, directed by Siddharth Anand, and she is also working on filmmaker Atlee’s AA22×A6 alongside Allu Arjun, a project that is in production and expected to release sometime soon worldwide.