📌 Key Points
- Dhuranthar shatters records, bags 14 Chetak Awards in historic Bollywood sweep!
- Shock! Karan Johar’s Homebound wins Best Film, not Dhuranthar’s 14-award haul.
- Ranveer Singh Best Actor, Yami Gautam Best Actress; Aditya Dhar triumphs as Director.
- Bollywood mourns: Dharmendra posthumously receives Lifetime Award; Bobby Deol moved.
The prestigious Chetak Screen Awards 2026, back after a seven-year hiatus, made a spectacular return in Mumbai. It was a night of unprecedented dominance for Aditya Dhar’s action-drama ‘Dhuranthar’. Sweeping an incredible 14 awards, the film set new records, unequivocally asserting Dhar’s team as the undisputed champions of the ceremony.
Dhuranthar’s Record-Breaking Sweep
The prestigious Chetak Screen Awards 2026 ceremony, which returned after a hiatus of nearly seven years, set new records in Bollywood history. Held with great splendor in Mumbai on Sunday night, the action-drama ‘Dhuranthar’ asserted its dominance, clinching a remarkable 14 awards and emerging as the film with the highest number of accolades at the event, marking a clean sweep for Aditya Dhar‘s team.
Ranveer Singh was honored with the Best Actor award for his magnificent performance in the star-studded film ‘Dhuranthar’. Aditya Dhar, the brilliant mind behind the film, was named Best Director. Notably, veteran actor Akshay Khanna, who played a pivotal role, won the Best Supporting Actor award. ‘Dhuranthar’ not only excelled in acting but also swept various technical categories, securing awards for Editing, Sound Design, Special Effects (VFX), Cinematography, Production Design, Background Score, and Action. In the Costume Design category, ‘Dhuranthar’ (Smriti Chauhan) and ‘Chhawa’ (Sheetal Iqbal Sharma) jointly shared the award.
While ‘Dhuranthar’ was the night’s biggest winner, other significant accolades were also presented. Karan Johar’s ‘Homebound’ received the Best Film award, and Yami Gautam was recognized as Best Actress for her powerful performance in ‘Haq’. Bollywood legend Dharmendra was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which his son, Bobby Deol, accepted on his behalf, visibly emotional. Faheem Abdullah and Shreya Ghoshal were named Best Playback Singers for the film ‘Saiyara’.
Bollywood’s Grand Return Honors Legends
Alia Bhatt skillfully managed the hosting duties with her characteristic wit, while Sunil Grover and Zakir Khan kept the audience entertained with their comedy. Badshah’s live performance was a definite highlight of the evening.
Organized by the Indian Express Group, the event once again underscored the profound respect given to talent in Bollywood. The immense success of the ‘Dhuranthar’ team quickly became a trending topic on social media. The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 truly served as an exceptional platform for ‘Dhuranthar’, allowing the film to showcase its prowess by securing numerous awards and etching its name in Bollywood history.
Looking Ahead
Dhuranthar’s unprecedented sweep at the Chetak Screen Awards is a clear validation: genuine talent always finds its stage. Aditya Dhar’s team has not just secured awards but etched a cinematic legacy, inspiring creators nationwide. This landmark victory undoubtedly sets a formidable new benchmark for Indian cinema’s future.
