The spy action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to dominate headlines not just for its phenomenal box office run but also for the high praise it is receiving from peers across Indian cinema. The latest to laud the film is acclaimed Tamil actor and filmmaker Suriya Sivakumar, who called the Aditya Dhar directorial a 'masterpiece'.
Suriya's Heartfelt Tribute on Social Media
On January 3, 2026, Suriya took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to express his admiration for the film. He addressed the director directly, writing, "Thank you @AdityaDharFilms for giving this masterpiece. Dhurandhar, what a movie! Completely blown by your craft." He extended his love and respect to the entire team.
Suriya had special words for his close friend and co-star R Madhavan, applauding his physical transformation for the role of Ajay Sanyal. He also congratulated lead actor Ranveer Singh and veteran Akshaye Khanna for what he termed a 'very deserving blockbuster.' The post was signed off with love from him and his wife, Jyotika.
Grateful Responses from the Dhurandhar Team
The film's director, Aditya Dhar, was quick to respond to the appreciation from the Tamil superstar. He expressed being "grateful beyond words" and stated that Suriya's love and encouragement meant everything to the team, leaving them deeply honoured and inspired.
R Madhavan also shared an emotional reaction to Suriya's shout-out. The actor replied on X, saying the praise meant the world to him, especially coming from Suriya and Jyotika. He described them as gracious and large-hearted, sending all his love back and expressing excitement for Suriya's upcoming projects.
Kannada Superstar Shiva Rajkumar Applauds Ranveer's Brilliance
Meanwhile, another major star from the South, Shiva Rajkumar, recently commended the film and specifically Ranveer Singh's performance. Speaking at a press conference for his own film, the Kannada icon described Dhurandhar as 'emotionally strong' with fantastic emotions and exceptional performances from all actors.
He highlighted the contrasting demands of the roles played by Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh. "Ranveer Singh's character, on the other hand, demanded a lot of subtlety, which is not easy to pull off. He handled it brilliantly and beautifully," Shiva Rajkumar stated.
Unstoppable Box Office March
This critical acclaim from across industries comes on the back of a historic commercial performance. As per the latest data, in its 30-day theatrical run, Dhurandhar has earned a staggering Rs 1182.25 crore globally. Its net collection in India stands at an impressive Rs 806.80 crore, setting a new all-time record for Hindi cinema.
Celebrating this milestone, production house Jio Studios posted on X with the caption, "Dhurandhar routine: Wake up. Make records. Repeat." The film's success story, combining critical praise from fellow artists and monumental box office numbers, cements its place as one of the biggest pan-Indian blockbusters of recent times.
