Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar gets tax-free status in Ladakh
The Union Territory of Ladakh has made spy thriller Dhurandhar tax-free following the film’s impressive box office performance and strong response from audiences in India and abroad.

bollywood movie stalwart After exceptional box office performance and significant audience participation both in India and abroad, it has been declared tax-free in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The announcement was made by the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh through an official statement on Twitter, confirming the exemption of the film from entertainment tax in the entire region. The move marks another notable milestone in the film’s ongoing theatrical run since its release in early December.
Directed by National Award winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, stalwart Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role and stars Akshay Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal. The story focuses on large-scale espionage operations inspired by real events, highlighting covert intelligence activities.
According to the Lieutenant Governor’s office, the decision to make the production tax-free has been taken against the backdrop of strong commercial success and strong international and domestic audiences. The move is expected to further strengthen the film’s position at the box office and continue to interest audiences, the statement said.
The film, which opened with strong earnings, is attracting the audience even after several weeks of its premiere. Its depiction of heavy-handed action and intelligence operations has generated widespread interest. The production has also created anticipation for the sequel to be released in March.
The official communication highlighted the importance of Ladakh’s landscapes in the film. “The film, shot extensively in the region, highlights the cinematic landscape of Ladakh, indicating strong support for the filmmakers and leading the UT to emerge as a favourite,” the official tweet said.
This recognition is seen by industry analysts as a sign of Ladakh’s growing importance as a filming location for major Bollywood productions. The use of local scenes in the film has drawn attention to the cinematic potential of the region, which officials hope will attract more projects in the future.
Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios Production, stalwart It is credited with setting new records for box office revenue and audience attendance since its release in early December. The involvement of key actors and high production values have been cited as major factors in its commercial performance.
With the successful performance of the film and the upcoming sequel, the tax-free status in Ladakh further adds to the milestone achieved stalwartThe decision is in line with the ongoing efforts to promote Ladakh as a destination for filmmakers and supports the region’s aspirations within the Indian film industry,


