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Imtiaz Ali Praises Dhurandhar's Success, Teases New Film with Diljit Dosanjh

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali congratulated the team behind the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' for successfully drawing audiences back to cinema halls, despite not having seen the film himself. He revealed details about his own upcoming project, 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', which reunites him with actor Diljit Dosanjh. The film is a period love story set against the 1947 partition, featuring a cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With music by AR Rahman, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12.

Key Points: Imtiaz Ali on Dhurandhar Success & New Film Main Vaapas Aaunga

  • Dhurandhar crosses Rs 800 crore
  • Imtiaz Ali's next is Main Vaapas Aaunga
  • Features Diljit Dosanjh & Naseeruddin Shah
  • A partition-era love story
  • Music by AR Rahman
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Want to thank them for bringing audience to theatres: Imtiaz Ali on success of Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

Imtiaz Ali thanks Dhurandhar team for bringing audiences back to theatres. He also discusses his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga starring Diljit Dosanjh.

Want to thank them for bringing audience to theatres: Imtiaz Ali on success of Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
"I would like to thank them for bringing audience to theatres and I hope it continues. - Imtiaz Ali"

New Delhi, March 31

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali expressed his gratitude to the makers of Dhurandhar for increasing the footfall in the theatres with their film.

At the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026, Imtiaz Ali shared his happiness for the massive theatrical reception of the film. He also admitted that he hasn't watched the movie yet.

"I have not seen Dhurandhar yet but I know that there are many beautiful things in it. People liked it a lot. I would like to thank them for bringing audience to theatres and I hope it cotinues. I would like to congratulate the Dhurandhar team," said Imtiaz Ali while talking to media at IFFD 2026.

The film was directed by Aditya Dhar and stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The movie has crossed Rs 800 crore at the box office after it release on March 19.

Meanhwile, Imtiaz Ali is also set to return to the big screens with another heart-warming love story titled 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'. The movie also stars Diljit Dosanjh, marking the back-to-back collaboration of the actor-director duo after 'Amar Singh Chamkila' in 2024.

"Working with an artist like Diljit is always very inspiring and this is the first time that I am working with an actor twice, one after the other in a film. This is my good fortune. Both these films, 'Amar Singh Chamkeela' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', are on a particular topic and in both of them Diljit Dosanjh has worked from his heart," said Imtiaz Ali while talking to media at IFFD 2026.

Apart from Diljit, 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' also stars Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Naseeruddin Shah in the lead roles. The one-minute and thirteen-second teaser opened with the narration of Diljit Dosanjh, which introduces the heartbreaking love story of Naseer as he rests on a hospital bed.

In the film, Vedang Raina portrays the young version of Naseer while Sharvari dons the character of his lover. As per the teaser, the makers describe the movie as a story of "love and longing" due to the partition between India and Pakistan in 1947.

The music of the film is composed by AR Rahman, while the lyrics have been penned by Irshad Kamil. The movie is jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Mohit Choudhary, and Shibhasish Sarkar under the banner of Window Seat Film and presented by Applause Entertainment.

The movie is slated to hit theatres on June 12.

- ANI

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Rohit P
800 crores! That's insane. Dhurandhar has truly brought back the big-screen experience. Action films with a patriotic touch are definitely working. Can't wait to see what Aditya Dhar does next.
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Aman W
Respectfully, it's a bit odd to congratulate and thank a film you haven't even seen. But I get the sentiment - any film that gets people to theatres is good for everyone. Just hope 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' lives up to the hype. AR Rahman's music is already a win!
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Sarah B
Imtiaz and Diljit together again? After Chamkila, my expectations are sky-high! A partition-era love story with this team sounds incredibly promising. June 12 can't come soon enough.
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Vikram M
This is the spirit! One film's success lifts the entire industry. When people get used to going to theatres for one movie, they're more likely to go for others. Smart observation by Imtiaz. More power to all our filmmakers. 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Imtiaz Ali's films have a certain soul. Even the teaser description gives me Tamasha vibes. A love story set against Partition with Naseeruddin Shah and AR Rahman? Take my money already! 💸

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