As Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge continue to dominate the box office as well as conversations, the producer Bhushan Kumar it has been heavily influenced by the film, very protected Ranveer Singh and the director Aditya Dhar To get National Awards.
“Ranveer Singh 100% deserves the National Award”
In a recent interaction with Faridoon Shahryar, Bhushan Kumar did not hold back in praising the film’s star.“100% And not just Ranveer Singh – many people deserve it. Aditya too – brilliant,” he said, when asked if the actor deserves a National Award for his performance.He also talked about Ranveer’s standout emotional moments in the film, especially the scenes that have left the audience very emotional.“Ranveer Singh is such an intense performer…a flawless actor. The way he expresses emotions through his eyes – it’s powerful. He is very passionate and dedicated,” added Bhushan.
He credits Aditya Dhar for pulling off a “next-level” performance
Bhushan Kumar points out that while Ranveer’s performance stands out, director Aditya Dhar played a crucial role in elevating him.“A performer needs someone who can bring out that emotion, who can come out and say, ‘Yeah, this is great.'” That combination of Ranveer and Aditya Dhar is great,” he said.He also revealed that the actor had been waiting for a role that could tap into his inner intensity.“He always had that fire in him and he wanted someone to bring it out. I’m so happy for him – the way he plays both parts is fabulous,” he shared.
“Dhurandhar is a victory for industry”
Bhushan Kumar, who said the success of the film is important for the industry, said blockbusters help bring audiences back to theatres.“It’s very good for the industry. The fact that a film like this is so successful makes people want to go to the theaters,” he said.However, he also acknowledged the pressure it creates.“People now expect that level of quality. Of course, not every film can be Dhurandhar, but all of them encourage us to think bigger,” he said.
“You can’t copy success, audiences are smart”
Bhushan also spoke about how Dhurandhar has inspired filmmakers, but cautioned against imitation.“You can’t copy a successful film. After Animal, people tried to copy its elements, but that doesn’t work. Every film has its own world: Animal is different, Dhurandhar is different,” he explains.“Audiences are very smart. They catch on immediately if something is copied. Authors need to reimagine and do things the right way,” he added.
