Ranveer Singh Promotes Dhurandhar at the Closing Ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Jio Studios and B62 Studios' Dhurandhar made a magnificent mark on the global stage at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Ranveer Singh, the film's lead, graced the closing ceremony, further boosting the film's growing anticipation.

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The closing ceremony witnessed a spectacular showcase of Dhurandhar’s love-filled track by Shashwat Sachdev, Gehra Hua, sung beautifully by Arijit Singh and Armaan Khan, penned by Irshad Kamil. It struck a chord with the audience and earned a heartwarming applause. During the closing ceremony, Ranveer Singh expressed joy upon showcasing the song on the IFFI stage, and shared that he’s thrilled with the response to the teaser, trailer, and the songs.

Speaking about Dhurandhar's director, Aditya Dhar, he hailed the National-Award-winning filmmaker's intense creation, URI: The Surgical Strike, excitedly asking the audiences if they've experienced the grand spectacle! The actor also opened up about director Aditya Dhar's intention behind creating Dhurandhar and shared that the intent was to take an Indian movie to the world, following the classic international creations like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (China) and Parasite (Korea). "We hope that this will be counted as one of the great installments within this genre (of international creations)," he shared, adding that Dhurandhar is a visual spectacle on a large canvas with a very intriguing tale.

Ranveer Singh also felicitated the legendary actor, Rajinikanth, on his 50 glorious years in cinema, highlighting his spectacular contribution to Indian cinema.

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The closing ceremony was held at the expansive Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panjim, Goa, and it emerged as a star-studded affair with several national and international media present, as well as prominent figures from the film industry.

Dhurandhar features a stellar ensemble cast headlined by Ranveer Singh, along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. This high-octane action thriller is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, and Lokesh Dhar. Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, it is ready to set the stage for a cinematic storm in theatres on 5th December 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which award did Rajinikanth receive at IFFI 2025?

Rajinikanth was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

2. What did Rajinikanth say in his speech?

Recalling his 50-year career, he said that his journey may sound long, but he found this time very short and very special.

3. How did Rajinikanth describe his career?

He said that these years spent in the film industry were very memorable for him and he learned a lot from every stage.

4. Did Rajinikanth thank his fans or team?

Yes, he thanked his fans, directors, co-stars and family for their continued support.

5. Did Rajinikanth announce any upcoming projects?

In his speech, he did not openly mention new projects, but expressed enthusiasm about the future.

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