SS Rajamouli applauds Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2, its 4-hour narrative: ‘Ranveer Singh is masterclass in acting'

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, features Ranveer Singh in dual roles. The action thriller has made ₹240–269 crore globally within two days.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it better than the first film and highlighting its scale, writing, and emotional depth. He described the film’s technical aspects and direction as “flawless,” while noting that its emotional stakes keep the narrative grounded. He also commended the performances, particularly Ranveer Singh’s, and acknowledged Aditya Dhar for taking the risk of making a four-hour-long film.

Rajamouli shared his Dhurandhar review

Director Aditya Dhar's spy thriller received high praise from SS. Rajamouli for its emotional depth and technical execution, especially Ranveer Singh's dual performance.

Calling the film an upgrade over its predecessor, Rajamouli wrote, “I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.” He went on to describe the film’s writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design, and direction as “flawless,” adding that it is ultimately the emotional depth that anchors the spectacle.

Calling the film an upgrade over its predecessor, Rajamouli wrote, “I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.” He went on to describe the film’s writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design, and direction as “flawless,” adding that it is ultimately the emotional depth that anchors the spectacle.

The director also singled out Ranveer Singh for his performance, calling it a standout. “What a performance, man… The sequence with the sister in the shed is a masterclass in acting. From that beginning to the heart-wrenching climax, you mesmerised us both as Hamza and Jaskirat,” he wrote.

About Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Dhurandhar: The Revenge features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and others. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a spy-action thriller that follows a high-stakes narrative of revenge, with Ranveer Singh portraying Hamza, alias Jaskirat, as the story unfolds amid geopolitical tensions and personal conflict.

At the box office, the film has delivered a massive start. After collecting around ₹43 crore in paid previews and over ₹100 crore on its opening day, Dhurandhar 2 has now crossed approximately ₹240–269 crore globally within just two days of release, underlining its blockbuster trajectory.