Dhurandhar is under fire for alleged corporate bookings after early figures appeared inflated by almost 30%. Official numbers claim ₹28 crore, but trade circles put the real earnings closer to ₹16–17 crore. When collections look manipulated, trust in box office data collapses.
A similar fight broke out during the release of Jigra starring Alia Bhatt and directed by Vasan Bala. Divya Khosla accused the team of copying her film Savi and not giving credit. When her claims were denied, the dispute quickly turned public and personal.
Divya Khosla then accused Alia Bhatt and Dharma Productions, led by Karan Johar, of using paid bookings to boost collections. She shared an incident where theatres were nearly empty, yet online ticket portals showed houseful screens. That mismatch raised fresh doubts about reported numbers.
She said the issue was not about one film but an industry-wide habit, yet nobody responded publicly. During a later Reddit Q&A, she reopened the debate and again named Jigra as a film that leaned on corporate bookings to stay afloat after poor audience response.
She stated that dishonest numbers damage cinema more than bad films ever can. According to her, real talent breaks through without manufactured hype. Paying for collections and praise, she argued, weakens credibility and kills honest competition in the industry.
She once again accused Alia Bhatt and other top stars of buying reviews, awards and collections to shape their image. As Dhurandhar faces similar charges, many now watch its numbers closely. The question is simple whether real demand or paid support drives the final count.
