Ranveer Singh Currently, he is getting a lot of love for his portrayal of Hamza and Jaskirat in the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise. However, the actress also left a lasting impression with her lively portrayal Alauddin Khilji insidePadmaavat‘, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In a recent interview, Ranveer’s business partner and SuperYou co-founder Nikunj Biyani spoke about the intensity of Ranveer’s performance, revealing that the role of Hamza pushed the actor further than Khilji.Praising the film, Nikunj said in an interview to MensXP, “The first day I saw Dhurandhar, the first screening of two films. I loved it. ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, for me, was the best film of all time. I enjoyed the first part too, but the second part was something else. It’s crazy.”Also recalling a conversation with Ranveer about the demands of the role, he shared, “We had a chat with him once, and we asked him if he would be as demanding as Khilji. He said: ‘This character (Hamza) has been much more challenging for me as an artist; it got me a lot more. I had to dig deep and give 300 percent; it has been very demanding.” And when you see, what was this? He has proven that he is ACHRUTZA. It’s true, it’s crazy.”Interestingly, when Ranveer took on Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’, he went to great lengths to embody the character, isolating himself for 21 days and immersing himself in a dark mental space. The film was a huge success, grossing around ₹585 crore worldwide, and his performance was critically acclaimed.‘Dhurandhar’ Franchise, Director Aditya Dharit has since become a dominant force at the box office. The story follows Hamza, an Indian agent who infiltrates Pakistan’s Lyari underworld and gradually rises through the ranks to dismantle terror networks targeting India.As a two-part saga, the franchise has crossed Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. The first part, released in December 2025, collected around 1.3 billion worldwide, and the sequel went even further, earning more than 1.7 billion worldwide. It crossed 1 billion in India alone, making it the first Bollywood film to achieve this milestone. Even after the initial frenzy settled down, the film is still going strong at the box office.
