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Aditya Dhar has started a new era in filmmaking with Dhurandhar, says Rakesh Roshan: ‘Should not be considered a threat’

Dhurandhar The Revenge shattered box office records on its opening day of release, crossing the ₹200 crore mark globally.

Updated on: Mar 21, 2026 01:14 AM IST
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Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has become a sensation. The sequel to Dhurandhar, which was released last year in December, has been receiving immense love from audiences and has also recorded a bumper start at the box office. Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has now shared his opinion on the film after watching it, adding that Aditya Dhar has ‘delivered beyond expectations.’

What Rakesh Roshan said about Dhurandhar

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar.
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar.

Taking to his X account, Rakesh Roshan said, “I just watched Aditya Dhar's historic Dhurandhar, and it is a reminder to all of us filmmakers to pause and reset the fabric of cinema with the vision, passion and audacity with which Aditya has made Dhurandhar.”

He then said that the phenomenon of this film should not be seen as a threat. He added, “This should not be considered as a threat but a healthy and much needed revolution in storytelling and entertainment. It was about time, and Aditya Dhar has delivered beyond expectations! God bless and more power to you, Aditya!”

Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, released worldwide on Thursday, March 19. The Ranveer Singh-starrer had a good start on Wednesday, earning 43 crore net domestically and 75 crore gross worldwide from paid previews alone. The film managed to cross the 100 crore gross mark early on Thursday.

Dhurandhar was set in Lyari, Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles. It revolved around covert intelligence operations in the background of geopolitical and terror events like the Kandahar plane hijack, the 2001 Parliament Attack and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

The sequel charts the rise of Ranveer's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld, while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, tracing the journey of the young man who eventually becomes a covert operative. It also stars R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and Arjun Rampal.

 
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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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