Dhurandhar: The Revenge, helmed by Aditya Dhar, has joined the elite Rs 1000 crore club in just 7 days. The film’s massive global success reflects the growing dominance of Indian cinema worldwide. Over the years, several blockbuster hits have crossed this milestone, redefining Indian box office benchmarks.

With Dhurandhar 2 touching upon India’s demonetisation era as part of its geopolitical narrative, the 2016 currency ban continues to find resonance in Indian cinema. Over the years, several filmmakers across languages have explored demonetisation — either as the central theme or as a crucial backdrop — reflecting its social, political and economic impact