Mumbai: Ever since its release on March 19, Dhurandhar The Revenge has remained at the centre of conversation, dominating both social media and the box office. The film still inspires a lot of debate and admiration, in equal measure, and still continues to break records. Adding weight to the growing praise, filmmaker Karan Johar recently posted a detailed note praising the film for its impact, storytelling and performances.
Karan Johar applauds storytelling and cinematic scale of Dhurandhar 2
In his note, Johar pointed out that the film goes much deeper than the surface narrative. He highlighted the emotional voyage of a character named Jaskirat and the theme of sacrifice for the nation as some of its best aspects. He also appreciated how even the antagonist is written with layers, making the story more interesting and complex. According to him, the film is unique not only for its story but also for its technical perfection, including sound design and the cinematic experience.
Karan Johar described director Aditya Dhar as a creator who constantly pushes boundaries. He mentioned that Dhar does not just raise the bar with each project but sets a completely new benchmark for mainstream Hindi cinema. He also said he is confident that the strong momentum of the film will continue at the box office in the coming weeks.
Ranveer Singh earns career-best praise
One of the biggest applauses of Johar was kept for lead actor Ranveer Singh. He described this performance as the best he had seen by the actor in a career that began. Johar said it is not only high energy moments but the quieter, emotional moments and controlled silences that make Singh’s performance stand out. He added that the role further proves why Singh is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation.
Reflecting on his own experience watching the film, Johar shared that it reminded him of the powerful Hindi cinema he grew up watching in single-screen theatres during the 1970s. He said the film made him feel proud to be a part of the industry today.
The effect of this film on popular culture has also brought comparisons with classics. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently said the wave the Dhurandhar films brought is equivalent to what Sholay did when it first was released in 1975.
With strong word of mouth, critical attention, and industry backing, Dhurandhar The Revenge is not just a box office success but also shaping up to be a defining moment in contemporary Hindi cinema.
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