The Union Territory of Ladakh has declared Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar tax-free amid the film’s historic box office performance and widespread audience response in India and overseas. The announcement was made by the Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh, through an official communication shared on X. Lt. Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta confirmed that the Aditya Dhar-directed espionage thriller will be exempt from entertainment tax across the UT.
The tweet read, “Lt Governor Shri @KavinderGupta declares Bollywood film “Dhurandhar” tax-free in UT #Ladakh. Shot extensively in the region, the film spotlights Ladakh’s cinematic landscapes, signalling strong support for filmmakers and reinforcing the UT’s push to emerge as a preferred.”
Lt Governor Shri @KavinderGupta declares Bollywood film “Dhurandhar” tax-free in UT #Ladakh.
Shot extensively in the region, the film spotlights Ladakh’s cinematic landscapes, signalling strong support for filmmakers and reinforcing the UT’s push to emerge as a preferred
— Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) January 2, 2026
After the huge success of Dhurandhar, the second part will continue the story forward with higher stakes and a larger canvas. The sequel builds on the impact and momentum of the first film, with Ranveer Singh once again leading the franchise in a role that blends raw intensity with scale driven action. It will be released on March 19.
The film is directed by Aditya Dhar, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, the film opened to massive numbers at the box office and is witnessing a successful theatrical run.
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