The actress wrote on Instagram- “and then make us wait three months for Part 2. Don’t play with our emotions, prepone the release please. What a phenomenal experience.”
Dhurandhar registered houseful shows across several centres in Jammu & Kashmir, including smaller towns such as Shopian and Pulwama, where theatrical exhibition has remained limited. Strong audience turnout in these locations points to a renewed demand for cinema-going in the region.
The film’s performance has been supported by Citara, a multiplex chain which operates small-format theatres with seating capacities of 100–150 seats across Jammu & Kashmir. In the absence of multiplex infrastructure, these theatres have provided accessible and affordable big-screen options for local audiences.
Shraddha Kapoor praises the makers amid its success
The actress shared a note on Instagram and said, “From Yami Gautam having to call out the rampant negative PR machinery to manufactured controversies, Dhurandhar endured it all and came out shining. No bad force can pull a good film down. In audiences, we trust.”
“and then make us wait three months for Part 2. Don’t play with our emotions, prepone the release please. What a phenomenal experience. . Subah shoot nahi hoti toh kasam se abhi hi dobara dekhne jaati (had I not had a shoot in the morning, I would have gone again to watch the film). Chhaava, Saiyaara, Dhurandhar — all in 2025 Hindi cinema.”
The Dhurandhar impact
In centres like Shopian and Pulwama, where multiplexes do not operate,
_Dhurandhar_ has sustained strong occupancies, underlining the untapped demand for theatrical viewing when pricing and scale are aligned with local market realities. Trade observers note that these theatres are filling a structural gap rather than competing with large multiplex chains.
Commenting on the response, Rahul Nehra, MD, Citara Plex said, “Our focus has been on building right-sized cinemas for smaller markets. The response to
_Dhurandhar_ in towns like Shopian and Pulwama reinforces our belief that audiences will come to theatres when the experience is affordable, accessible, and close to home.”
Industry trackers reported that
_Dhurandhar_ saw healthy occupancy rates across key Hindi-speaking markets, with fans continuing to turn up for repeat viewings. The film’s box office performance has been boosted by strong word of mouth and a lack of major competition, particularly during its second weekend.
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