Aditya Dhar movies & biography
Aditya Dhar is an Indian director, screenwriter, producer and lyricist working in Hindi cinema, born on 12 March 1983 in New Delhi. He is known for directing the 2019 war film Uri: The Surgical Strike and the Dhurandhar spy action thriller duology (2025-2026).
Quick facts
| Known for | Director |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1983 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Latest release | Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) |
Best Aditya Dhar movies
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
DhurandharCareer overview
Aditya Dhar made his directorial debut with Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), a war film that became the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of the year and earned him the National Film Award for Best Direction. He also wrote the screenplay for Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). In 2024, he produced and wrote the screenplay for Article 370, an action thriller drama. The following year, he directed, produced and wrote the screenplay for Dhurandhar (2025), the first film in a spy action thriller duology. He also produced the thriller Baramulla (2025) and produced and wrote the comedy Dhoom Dhaam (2025). In 2026, he directed, produced and wrote the screenplay for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the second film in the duology. Both Dhurandhar films emerged as among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, earning Dhar widespread recognition across the Indian film industry. Dhar's films are known for their nationalistic themes, which have divided critics; commentators have described his works as either patriotic or jingoistic.
Aditya Dhar movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Director | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Producer | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Screenplay | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Director | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Producer | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Screenplay | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Baramulla | Producer | 5.9 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhoom Dhaam | Producer | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhoom Dhaam | Screenplay | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Director | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Screenplay | 7.1 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Aditya Dhar's latest movie?
His latest film is Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), which he directed, produced and wrote the screenplay for.
What was Aditya Dhar's directorial debut?
He made his directorial debut with Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), for which he also wrote the screenplay.
How old is Aditya Dhar and where was he born?
Aditya Dhar was born on 12 March 1983 in New Delhi, India, which makes him 42 years old as of 2025.
What are Aditya Dhar's best-known films?
He is best known for directing Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and the Dhurandhar duology (2025-2026), both of which were among the highest-grossing Indian films of their respective years.
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