‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ are the biggest films of Ranveer Singh’s career so far. Together, these films stunned everyone by grossing over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. Ranveer Singh amazed audiences with his acting in the film, cementing his status as one of the industry’s biggest stars. Meanwhile, the film’s co-producer, Jyoti Deshpande, discussed the franchise’s success and explained why Ranveer Singh was cast in this mega-blockbuster series.
Needed a Performer, Not a So-Called Star – Jyoti Deshpande
Speaking to Outlook Business, Jyoti Deshpande opened up about the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise. Discussing the casting logic, she noted that the film’s production cost was already very high, so casting expensive stars didn’t seem right. She stated that they needed a “performer rather than so-called stars,” and Ranveer Singh was the perfect fit. That is why he was chosen for the film.
We Knew the Film Was Expensive – Jyoti Deshpande
Jyoti Deshpande adds, “I was financing a film that was completely unconventional. It possessed cinematic qualities that audiences had never seen before. We deliberated on it for months—about six months—during which time the draft and story underwent numerous changes. We knew it was an expensive film and wanted every penny to show on screen. We couldn’t take the ‘safe’ route because the budget was already massive; casting expensive actors wouldn’t have made financial sense. That’s why we needed a performer, not so-called stars.”
Worked with Ranveer Before
Jyoti Deshpande mentioned that she had worked with Ranveer Singh previously—back when he wasn’t yet a major star. She mentioned that she had worked with Ranveer on films like Ram-Leela and Bajirao Mastani, and to this day, these remain her favorite films of his. According to her, Ranveer is a brilliant actor who pours his heart and soul into every role, completely immersing himself in the character.
Ranveer Singh Set to Become a Father Again
Beyond the professional front, on a personal note, Ranveer Singh is soon going to be a father for the second time. Actress Deepika Padukone is pregnant again, and the couple announced the news via a social media post. Recently, a video of Ranveer also garnered attention; in it, he was seen interacting playfully with a female fan and mentioning his impending fatherhood. Responding to the fan who was flirting with him, Ranveer said, “You’re flirting so much—I’m about to become a father of two!”
