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Virat Kohli starts following Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar on Instagram amid growing buzz

Virat Kohli has followed filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Instagram amid rising Dhurandhar buzz, sparking speculation about admiration, potential collaboration, or even a future biopic, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
March 18, 2026 / 18:35 IST
Virat Kohli starts following Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar on Instagram amid growing buzz
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  • Virat Kohli follows filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Instagram
  • Fans speculate about a possible Kohli-Dhar collaboration
  • Kohli's follow coincides with buzz around Dhurandhar: The Revenge

The buzz around Dhurandhar: The Revenge just picked up an unexpected twist, and this time, it’s coming from outside the film industry. Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has now followed filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Instagram, and fans are already reading between the lines.

The move comes right in the middle of rising excitement around Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is set to hit theatres on March 19. With the film already dominating conversations thanks to its intense trailer, powerful performances, and high-scale storytelling, Kohli’s social media activity has added a fresh layer of intrigue.

Kohli isn’t known for random follows. His digital presence is sharp, intentional, and usually tied to either personal connections or genuine admiration. So when he follows someone like Aditya Dhar, a filmmaker currently in the spotlight, people notice.

Screenshots of Kohli’s “following” list quickly started circulating online, showing Dhar’s profile among the latest additions. Within minutes, speculation took over. Is this just appreciation for Dhar’s work? Or is something bigger quietly brewing?

Some fans believe this could simply be Kohli acknowledging the filmmaker behind a film that’s generating serious national buzz. After all, Aditya Dhar has built a reputation for telling intense, patriotic, and emotionally charged stories. Dhurandhar seems to follow that same path, which naturally aligns with Kohli’s own image of discipline, grit, and national pride.

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But others are thinking ahead. A section of social media is already floating the idea of a potential collaboration. The most popular theory? A biopic. Kohli’s journey, from a fiery young cricketer to one of the greatest batters in the world, has all the elements of a cinematic story. And with Dhar’s storytelling style, fans feel the pairing could be explosive.

Of course, there’s no official confirmation of anything beyond a simple follow. But in today’s digital world, even small actions like these often spark bigger conversations.

What this really shows is the growing overlap between cricket and cinema. Two worlds that command massive fanbases, now increasingly feeding into each other’s narratives.

For now, it’s just a follow. But given the timing, the film, and the personalities involved, it’s enough to keep fans watching closely.

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Mar 18, 2026 06:35 pm

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