‘Dhurandhar’ breaks into IMDb Top 250

Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller “Dhurandhar” has added another major milestone to its success story by entering IMDb’s prestigious Top 250 Films of All Time list. The film, led by Ranveer Singh, becomes one of the few Indian titles to secure a place on the globally recognised chart, which is dominated by some of the most influential films in cinema history.

According to IMDb data, “Dhurandhar” currently holds a strong rating of 8.5/10, based on more than 100,000 user votes. This score places the film at No. 250 on the list—just below "Drishyam" and only four spots behind "Gangs of Wasseypur", highlighting its rapid rise among audience favourites.

IMDb’s Top 250 is widely regarded as one of the most credible film rankings in the world. Rather than relying purely on average ratings, the platform uses a weighted algorithm that factors in vote credibility, popularity and safeguards against review manipulation or recency bias. This makes inclusion on the list a significant marker of sustained audience appreciation.

Over the years, only a limited number of Indian films have made the cut. Alongside “Dhurandhar”, the list currently features titles such as “Dangal”, “3 Idiots”, “Taare Zameen Par”, “12th Fail”, “Jai Bhim" and "Maharaja”.

At the very top of the IMDb chart remains “The Shawshank Redemption”, followed by “The Godfather” and “The Dark Knight”. Other globally acclaimed entries include “Inception”, “Interstellar”, “Parasite”, “Whiplash” and “Avengers: Infinity War”.

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With its box-office success now matched by international recognition, “Dhurandhar” joining IMDb’s elite Top 250 underscores its impact beyond commercial numbers—cementing its place among films that have resonated strongly with audiences worldwide.