The Indian film "Dhurandhar" continues to captivate audiences, maintaining its strong presence in theaters even after 40 days since its release. The Aditya Dhar directorial venture has not only achieved remarkable box office success but has also brought actor Akshaye Khanna back into the spotlight. As the film continues to trend on social media platforms, an AI-generated reimagining of "Dhurandhar" set in the 1980s has ignited excitement among fans.
AI artist and short filmmaker Souvik recently shared his vision of "Dhurandhar" set in the 80s on Instagram. The AI-generated visuals feature Amitabh Bachchan taking on the role of Hamza Ali Mazari, originally played by Ranveer Singh. Bachchan is depicted with a beard, long hair, and intense eyes, evoking his iconic "Deewar"-era persona. Vinod Khanna, once considered Bachchan's biggest rival, is reimagined as Rehman Dakait, a character portrayed by Akshaye Khanna in the original film. Khanna sports a sleek black Pathani suit and aviator sunglasses, exuding charisma. Parveen Babi is envisioned as Rehman's wife, Ulfat.
The reimagining extends to other characters as well. Sridevi is cast as Yalina, originally played by Sara Arjun. Amrish Puri appears as SP Aslam, Jackie Shroff as Major Iqbal, Rishi Kapoor as Uzair, and Paresh Rawal as Ajay Sanyal, creating a nostalgic dream cast.
Released on December 5, "Dhurandhar" has grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide. The film has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and ranks among the top five highest-grossing Indian films of all time, surpassing "RRR". "Dhurandhar" stands as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film ever. Aditya Dhar, the director of "Dhurandhar", commented on the AI reimagining, expressing his admiration with the word "Superb!!". The AI-generated images have captured the essence of 1980s Bollywood, with heroes exuding intensity and villains displaying deadly charm. This nostalgic experiment has resonated with fans, blending the action-packed spy thriller of "Dhurandhar" with the iconic "angry young man" era of Hindi cinema.
