Ram Gopal Varma Declares 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' a Cinematic Milestone
Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again taken to social media to express his admiration for director Aditya Dhar's latest work, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Following a special screening, RGV has been consistently praising the film, suggesting it will transform the landscape of action cinema in India.
RGV's Enthusiastic Endorsement on Social Media
In his signature hyperbolic style, Ram Gopal Varma shared a glowing review on his X account, stating, "All who saw #Dhurandhar2 today told me that they just don’t LOVE #Dhurandhar2, but they actually want to MARRY #Dhurandhar2." This post adds to his earlier, more detailed critique where he hailed the film as a monumental achievement.
Earlier Review Highlights Film's Impact
Previously, RGV elaborated on the film's profound influence, writing, "After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way, whether on it’s expected collections, audience euphoria, social influences, cinematic grammar breaking, and above all the psychological audio visual impact, it will be a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence and is bound to make all the greatest films made so far starting from MUGHAL E AZAM onwards look like TV SERIALS."
He further emphasized, "This is the BIRTH of a NEW CINEMATIC ORDER and the ruthless extinction of everything that ever existed before in the previous WORLD of CINEMA. The very spelling of the word DIRECTOR will start from @adityadharfilms name, and it will be prudent and wise for even STEVEN SPIELBERG and CHRISTOPHER NOLAN to drop everything they are doing, and catch #Dhurandhar2 FIRST DAY FIRST SHOW."
About 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' serves as a sequel to the original 'Dhurandhar'. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including:
- Ranveer Singh
- Arjun Rampal
- Sanjay Dutt
- R. Madhavan
- Rakesh Bedi
- Sara Arjun
Released in theaters on March 19, 2026, the movie is generating significant buzz with massive advance bookings, positioning it to shatter multiple box office records. Industry insiders are closely watching its performance, given the high expectations set by both critics and early viewers.
Implications for Indian Cinema
Ram Gopal Varma's comments underscore a potential shift in how action films are crafted and perceived in India. By comparing 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' to classics like 'Sholay' and suggesting it surpasses historical epics, he highlights its innovative approach to storytelling and technical execution. This endorsement from a veteran filmmaker like RGV could influence audience perceptions and drive further interest in the film, potentially setting new benchmarks for future productions in the genre.
