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Dhurandhar, an espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025, pulling Rs 10 bn globally within three weeks. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, broke advance‑booking records and amassed 39 million YouTube trailer views in a day. The film’s blend of real terrorist attacks with hyper‑masculine nationalism has sparked debate over propaganda, communal undertones, and political endorsement by the Modi‑led BJP. Critics of the movie have faced coordinated online harassment, prompting industry bodies to condemn the abuse.
Forbes’ 2025 highest‑paid actors list placed Mark Wahlberg third with $44 million, sparking confusion because he appeared in only one theatrical release, *Flight Risk*. The bulk of his earnings came from two streaming projects—*Play Dirty* for Prime Video, reportedly paying $25 million,...
