# From Humble Beginnings to Blockbuster Glory: Tracing the Debuts of *Dhurandhar*'s Stellar Cast **Imagine a film so explosive it shatters box office records and redefines Bollywood spy thrillers—now picture its stars' very first steps on screen.** *Dhurandhar*, the 2025 hit directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and more, blending high-stakes action in Pakistan's Lyari with phenomenal performances that have fans hooked.[1][5][6] This powerhouse ensemble didn't start at the top. With *Dhurandhar* earning massive praise—Rs 45 crore on day one and still pulling Rs 3.5 crore in week six despite competition—let's rewind to their debut films that launched these icons.[1][2] **Ranveer Singh** burst onto the scene in 2010's *Band Baaja Baaraat*, a romantic comedy where he played high-spirited wedding planner Bittoo opposite Anushka Sharma. Fans raved, marking his vibrant entry into Bollywood—now, *Dhurandhar* is his bold A-rated debut milestone.[1] **Akshaye Khanna**, stealing scenes as chilling villain Rehman Dakait, debuted in 1997's *Himalay Putra* alongside Hema Malini. Though a box office miss, his follow-up *Border* that year proved his depth, paving the way for unforgettable roles in hits like *Dil Chahta Hai* and *Drishyam*.[1][4] **Arjun Rampal** brought menace as ISI Major Iqbal, but his 2001 debut *Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat* showcased his romantic side as Gaurav Saxena—critically acclaimed despite not hitting big.[1] **R Madhavan**, commanding as Intelligence Bureau Director Ajay Sanyal, kicked off with 1997's English film *Inferno*, broke through in Tamil's *Alaipayuthey* (2000), and entered Bollywood with 2001's *Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein*.[1] The film's success isn't just numbers—it's a "reset button" for authentic storytelling, as Tisca Chopra called it, with stellar crew work from cinematographer Vikas Nowlakha to prosthetics by Preetisheel Singh.[3][5] A sequel drops March 2026, clashing with Yash's *Toxic*—talk about hype![2]
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhurandhar-stars-akshaye-khanna-ranveer-singh-and-others-lets-trace-the-debut-films-of-the-films-phenomenal-cast/articleshow/126481135.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/dhurandhar-box-office-collection-day-36-ranveer-singhakshaye-khanna-starrer-dips-to-rs-3-5-crore-amid-the-raja-saab-wave/articleshow/126445737.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ_e-s6VvR4
4.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-was-meant-to-be-ranveer-singhs-comeback-until-akshaye-khanna-walked-in-9853254
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-dhars-dhurandhar-is-not-just-a-hit-but-a-reset-button-says-tisca-chopra-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-101768146286476.html
6.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhurandhar
7.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33014583/
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