'Ajay Sanyal is watching': Madhavan goes incognito to catch Dhurandhar in packed Mumbai cinema hall

Aditya Dhar’s latest cinematic offering, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is rewrite the history of Indian cinema. Within a mere 15 days of its global release, the high-octane thriller has amassed a staggering Rs 1,501 crore (gross) worldwide, officially crowning it the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

The film, a sequel to the 2025 hit Dhurandhar, follows the complex journey of Jaskirat Singh Rangi (played by Ranveer Singh), a covert operative navigating the perilous underworld of Lyari, Karachi. Its commercial dominance is reflected in a string of broken records, including the fastest Indian film to hit the Rs 1,000 crore mark and the highest-grossing Indian release in North American markets.

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Maddy’s secret cinema outing

Amidst this unprecedented "Dhurandhar-mania," lead actor R. Madhavan, who plays a pivotal role in the ensemble cast, decided to experience the audience's energy firsthand. The veteran actor recently slipped into a Mumbai theatre incognito, blending seamlessly with the crowd to watch the film as a regular viewer.

The moment was captured and shared by renowned exhibitor Akkshay Rathie on Instagram. Watching the actor immerse himself in the big-screen experience, Rathie playfully referenced Madhavan's on-screen persona, Ajay Sanyal, in his Stories:

“ISI can make whatever plans they want to. Just let them know, Ajay Sanyal has his eyes on them all the time! Such a fun time catching."

Rathie later posted a celebratory picture with the actor and a group of high-profile friends, including the founders of Masque Restaurant and IdeaForge, noting the significance of the evening:

“...such a fun evening with some of the most incredible people I know from varied fields! @aditidugar & @adityavdugar run India's No 1 rated restaurant @masquerestaurant, @ankit_vision is the founder of India's top drone manufacturing company @lifeatideaforge & @actormaddy is, well...MADDY (needs no introduction beyond that)! The kind of memories you cherish for long."

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With a domestic net collection already touching Rs 961 crore, the film is on the verge of entering the elite Rs 1,000 crore nett club, further cementing Aditya Dhar’s status as a master of the modern Indian blockbuster. (With inputs from Agencies)