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Dhurandhar: A Game Changer for Telugu Producers?
7 Apr
Summary
- Dhurandhar's massive budget challenges Telugu film industry norms.
- Filmmaker BVS Ravi warns of a potential 'beginning of the end' for producers.
- Dhurandhar 1 & 2 earned over 1300 crore and 1600 crore globally.
Filmmaker BVS Ravi has issued a stark warning to the Telugu film industry, suggesting that the massive scale and budget of the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar could represent "the beginning of the end" for conventional producers.
Ravi pointed to Dhurandhar's Rs 260 crore budget for its two parts as a benchmark that contrasts sharply with Telugu cinema, where films frequently commence with budgets of Rs 500 crore.
He praised director Aditya Dhar's vision, noting the extensive research and trust required to secure such significant investment for an ambitious project. Ravi elaborated on the differing production strategies and planning during pre-production and production phases as key factors.
Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, achieved remarkable success, grossing over 1,300 crore worldwide. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released on March 19, has since surpassed 1,600 crore globally, further cementing its financial impact.
