Ranveer Singh has spoken candidly about fate, patience and trusting the timing of life, as his latest film Dhurandhar continues its extraordinary run at the box office, marking a powerful comeback after a period of professional uncertainty.
The actor, who faced a series of underperforming releases including 83, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus, has now reclaimed box-office dominance with the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller, which is racing towards becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Ranveer shared a reflective note that struck a chord with fans, hinting at the emotional toll of waiting for the right moment after a career lull following Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023.
“Kismat ki ek bohut khoobsurat aadat hai, ki woh waqt aane par badalti hai… Lekin filhal… nazar aur sabr,” he wrote, speaking of destiny’s ability to turn in one’s favour, but only with patience and perseverance.
The words arrive at a time when Dhurandhar is rewriting box-office records. The film delivered a historic second weekend, collecting more than ₹100 crore in just two days (around £1million), and has so far amassed approximately ₹351 crore worldwide (approximately £34million), according to reports.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun, alongside Ranveer Singh. The film is the first instalment in a two-part franchise.
Set across a decade, the story follows a covert Indian intelligence mission as an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi’s criminal and political underworld to dismantle cross-border terror networks. The narrative draws inspiration from real-life events, including the 1999 Indian plane hijacking, the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks and operations linked to India’s R&AW.
With its sustained momentum, Dhurandhar is currently on course to become the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film overall this year.
A sequel, Dhurandhar: Part 2 – Revenge, is already scheduled for release in 2026, cementing the film’s success and signalling that for Ranveer Singh, patience has finally paid off.
