Veteran actor Prem Chopra He shares his thoughts on the evolution of Hindi cinema, and how the story has moved from emotionally driven narratives to a high-octane, violent spectacle. Speaking of the transition of ages Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan to today’s films, Chopra said the change is largely driven by trends and audience acceptance.
“It’s a trend that people follow”
As Chopra explains, the rise of the aggressive narrative is not accidental but a consequence of how it works at the box office. “It’s a trend that people follow. Some films are successful for certain reasons—action, fighting, loud dialogues. Then others follow that trend,” Vickey told Lalwani, adding that even if some viewers don’t fully appreciate it, commercial success encourages repetition.
good Dhurandhar : ‘Good, but too long’
Talking about the filmmaker Aditya DharDhurandhar, Chopra said that he watched the first part and found it attractive, even if it was a bit long.“It was good, but it was too long. But it worked because people accepted it in a big way; after a long time, the audience came back to the theaters,” he said.When asked if he would tone down the violence if he were to direct the film, Chopra remained practical. “It’s a commercial film. I would make the film according to the accepted trend,” he said, “But yes, I would suggest going slow on abuse and things like that.”
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna surprise
The veteran actor also heaped praise on Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, acknowledging their performances in the film.“I used to see Ranveer Singh in a club, he was trying to get a break. I was amazed to see him perform. It’s hard to say who was better because everyone had their role and everyone was trying to do their best,” said Chopra.He also spoke about Akshaye Khanna’s performance, noting that his role had a stronger connection with the audience. “His role was more for the audience, he was playing to the gallery, so the acceptance was greater,” he said, while appreciating his impact on the film.“In the second half of Dhurandhar I think Ranveer has done a fantastic job,” he added.
‘Different times, different cinema’
Summarizing his views, Chopra emphasized that cinema evolves with time. “Different types of films are made today. Over time, everything changes,” he said, stressing that while styles may differ, each era reflects the taste of its audience.Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge have achieved a historic feat at the box office. The Ranveer Singh starrer franchise has officially crossed the Rs 3 billion mark worldwide, becoming India’s number one film franchise.According to Sacnilk, the global collection of both the films is now over 3019 crores. This makes Dhurandhar the most successful franchise in Indian cinema so far. With this milestone, the franchise has surpassed some of the biggest hits in Indian cinema such as SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali series, Sukumar’s Pushpa franchise and Prashanth Neel’s KGF films.
