Aditya Dhar Lines Up Third Directorial For March 2027 Start, Ranveer Singh In Talks To Leading Star
Aditya Dhar is set to begin his next directorial venture in March 2027, following the pathbreaking Uri: The Surgical Strike and the upcoming espionage thriller Dhurandhar. The filmmaker is taking a calculated gap post-Dhurandhar to prep his third project on a massive scale. With Uri becoming a genre-defining blockbuster in 2019, expectations are sky-high for what Dhar mounts next. The March 2027 start signals a long pre-production phase focused on writing, research, and scale.
Strong industry buzz indicates Ranveer Singh is the frontrunner to lead the project. This would be the first time the actor and director join forces, uniting Ranveer’s explosive screen energy with Dhar’s high-stakes storytelling. Ranveer is currently filming Don 3 and has other commitments lined up through 2026. The March 2027 timeline aligns well with his slate, making the collaboration highly likely. While the subject is kept under wraps, sources suggest Dhar is developing another rooted, action-driven Indian narrative.
The director has carved a niche with patriotic, event-scale films that blend realism with commercial appeal. Uri set a new benchmark for war dramas and earned him a National Award. Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan and others, is already touted as a gritty addition to the spy genre. Dhar’s decision to space his films allows him to treat each as a tentpole, with extensive groundwork before going on floors. A March 2027 start likely targets a 2028 theatrical release.
If finalized, the Aditya Dhar-Ranveer Singh combo will instantly become one of the most awaited pan-India projects. Dhar’s direction paired with Ranveer’s intensity promises a box office storm. Official confirmation on the title, genre, and supporting cast is still pending. For now, all eyes are on Dhurandhar's release before Dhar shifts focus to his March 2027 film. The director is clearly playing the long game, and Bollywood is watching.
