'Dhurandhar' declared tax-free in Ladakh to promote tourism, filmmaking

Ladakh Lt. Governor Kavinder Gupta declared Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar' tax-free to promote the region's landscapes. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has also set a box office record, becoming the first Hindi film to cross Rs 100 crore in its fourth week.

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday announced that Aditya Dhar's directorial film 'Dhurandhar' will be tax-free, citing the film's extensive shooting across Ladakh and its promotion of the region's scenic landscapes. He said the Ladakh Administration is working on a New Film Policy and will provide full support to film productions in Ladakh.

"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 destination for film shoots and tourism. The Administration is also working on a New Film Policy and will provide full support to film productions in Ladakh," Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh said in a post on X.

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

Dhurandhar's Box Office Dominance

The film has already achieved huge box office success. It has become the "first Hindi film ever" to cross the Rs 100 crore mark in its fourth week.

Taking to X, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, "'DHURANDHAR' - THE FIRST FILM TO HIT A CENTURY IN *WEEK 4*... #Dhurandhar shows no signs of slowing down, adding yet another historic milestone to its extraordinary run... It becomes the FIRST #Hindi film ever to cross the ₹ 100 cr mark in its *fourth week*."

The film recorded a massive Rs 115.70 crore in Week 4, making it the highest fourth-week grosser ever for a Hindi release. In comparison, 'Pushpa 2' (Hindi) had collected Rs 57.95 crore in its fourth week, while 'Chhaava' and 'Stree 2' earned Rs 43.98 crore and Rs 37.75 crore respectively during the same period. The numbers underline 'Dhurandhar''s unprecedented hold at the box office well beyond its opening weeks.

Adding to its growing list of milestones, Dhurandhar has also become the only Hindi film to register double-digit collections for 28 consecutive days.

About the Film

Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar' emerged as one of the biggest films of 2025, offering a perfect closure for Bollywood this year. With Ranveer Singh in the lead role, actors like Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan also feature in key roles.

Made in two parts, the first instalment follows a decade-long Indian intelligence operation in which an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi's criminal and political underworld.

The film was released on December 5 and is still running in theatres. (ANI)

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