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Naveen Kaushik Says ‘Dhurandhar’ Kept Him in Acting, Credits Aditya Dhar for Restoring His Self-Belief

His public note comes as the spy thriller sustains strong box-office momentum, with a sequel dated for March 19, 2026.

Overview

  • Naveen Kaushik wrote on Instagram that he was ready to leave the industry before meeting director Aditya Dhar for Dhurandhar.
  • He described that meeting, arranged by “Mukesh Sir,” as his “last Hail Mary” and said Dhar’s trust helped him regain confidence.
  • Kaushik, who plays Donga in the ensemble spy thriller, thanked Dhar for steering a demanding production and for trusting him with the role.
  • Media reports continue to frame the film as a major commercial success since its December 5 release, with Times Now reporting over Rs 500 crore within three weeks.
  • The actor separately rejected claims the film is propaganda, telling News18 it presents factual events and should be viewed as history.