Anushka Sharma He has praised the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a “fantastic” and immersive cinematic experience.Taking to Instagram Stories, Anushka wrote a detailed note to praise the director Aditya Dhar and the cast of the film. “What a wonderful film you have made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a feature film of almost 4 hours. Engaging and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film captures your attention. You are an incredibly original and assured filmmaker,” he wrote.The actor praised the performances, highlighting them in particular Ranveer Singh. “You took a once-in-a-lifetime character and delivered a solid and flawless performance,” he said, adding that R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and the cast Rakesh Bedi he raised the film. “All the performances come off perfectly – the film is unthinkable without each of you. Congratulations to everyone behind this,” he added.
Virat Kohli : ‘Never seen a cinematic experience like this in India’
Joining him, Virat Kohli also heaped praises after watching the film. “Watched the movie today and I dare say I’ve never seen such a cinematic experience made in India. It brought out all kinds of emotions and I didn’t flinch even once in almost 4 hours,” he wrote.Praising Aditya Dhar, the cricketer added, “Your talent and conviction is reflected in what you have created. Hats off. You are a genius.” He gave a special mention to Ranveer Singh, saying, “After this film you have reached another level and your performance was brilliant. Absolutely wow.”
Box office success, cultural uproar and controversy
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been one of the biggest box office hits in recent times, registering high occupancy and multiple sold-out shows in the markets, raking in 1021 crores in 19 days of its release. The film has also gained traction in dubbed versions, indicating its growing Indian appeal.Beyond the numbers, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, fueled by a mix of stylized action, nationalism and star power. Viral moments, music and off-screen buzz have further increased its reach, making it a major conversation mover in today’s Bollywood. However, the film has not been without controversy, a section of the audience has criticized it for allegedly being propaganda in favor of the system.
