New Delhi: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has taken the box office by storm, and one of the most loved characters from the film is Rahman the dacoit, played by Akshay Khanna. While the story is largely based in the city of Lyari in Pakistan, Rehman the dacoit’s on-screen home is actually a real, functioning mansion in Amritsar known as Lal Kothi.
Lal Kothi: Dacoit Rehman’s on-screen home
Lal Kothi is a 19th century mansion located in Punjab and is now recognized across the country as the residence of dacoit Rehman in Dhurandhar. Built around 1876, the architectural gem is a blend of French, Italian and Colonial styles, according to historian and author Peter Bains.
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Italian and French influence is clearly visible in many of the rooms, particularly in the interior layout and finishes. The mansion has retained its original charm, marble floors, carved wooden staircases, open fireplaces and even marble water fountains that are no longer in use.
Not new to film crew
Lal Kothi is no stranger to film shooting. This mansion has been used in many constructions over the years. Caretaker Deepak Yadav told TrueScoop that several film crews have shot at the property, including the film Sadiyaan, which starred Rishi Kapoor and Rekha.
Yadav said the property has changed over time and is currently maintained by an ashram and managed by a trust.
How did Lal Kothi come into limelight?
After the release of Dhurandhar, people’s interest in Lal Kothi increased. Actress Saumya Tandon took to social media platform in December
Dhurandhar Box Office Records
Dhurandhar has entered the top 5 Indian films of all time, breaking several box office records. The film became the fastest film to cross Rs 800 crore in India and the highest-grossing Hindi film in the US, Canada and Australia, cementing its blockbuster status in early 2026.
By the end of its fourth weekend, the film became the seventh highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark and became the seventh-highest Indian film of all time, leaving behind Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD (Rs 1,040+ crore) and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan (Rs 1,055 crore).
about the movie
Dhurandhar is the story of an Indian spy who infiltrates a terrorist network based in Lyari. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and newcomer Sara Arjun in the lead roles.
As Dhurandhar continues to break records and make headlines, fans are already looking forward to the sequel, which is expected to release in March 2026.