Amidst the massive success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is Ameesha Patel which has started a parallel debate in the industry. The actor’s scathing criticism of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting some of the focus from box office numbers to Bollywood’s evolving priorities.Reacting to widespread praise Aditya Dhar‘s director, wrote on X: “Eye opener 👌 Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow… the industry needs to realize that ADITYA made a film and not a project, actors and not Instagrammers who tend to party 👍 stop making projects and start making films”.His comments, seen as a dig at influencer-led casting, have resonated with a segment of the public that continues to favor performance-driven cinema over social media popularity.
A cash register machine with pan-India appeal
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, titled Ranveer SinghIn recent times it has appeared as one of the biggest boxes. The film has enjoyed high occupancy, multiple sold-out shows and a strong traction in the dubbed versions, underscoring its appeal in India.The film’s scale and performances have found admirers from across the industry, with names like Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, SS Rajamouli, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher and Ram Gopal Varma among those applauding the spectacle-driven narrative.Beyond the numbers, the Dhurandhar franchise has become a cultural phenomenon. The mix of hyper-stylized action, nationalism and star power has struck a chord with audiences, while viral moments, music and off-screen shenanigans have increased its reach.However, the film has also drawn criticism, with a section of viewers calling it pro-establishment propaganda—adding to the discourse about its influence.
Rajinikanth The praise leaves Aditya Dhar overwhelmed
In the midst of this, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s praise has emerged as a defining moment for the team.Taking to X, the veteran actor wrote, “What a movie #Dhurandhar2. Aditya Dhar, box office, ka baap. Big congrats to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. A must watch movie for all Indians. Jai Hind.” Responding to him, Aditya Dhar called it a “superstar moment”, “Sir, we all have grown up measuring ‘entertainment’ with only one benchmark, YOU… So calling ‘Dhurandhar 2’ a ‘must’ feels like the biggest ‘superstar’ moment of my life.”
