Filmmaker Aditya Dhar is riding high on the success of his latest directorial, Dhurandhar, which released in theatres on December 5 and went on to deliver a record-breaking run at the box office. The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and R. Madhavan, received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Among those who praised the film was filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who shared a detailed review on X (formerly Twitter), calling Dhurandhar a “quantum leap” for Indian cinema. Reacting to the appreciation, Aditya Dhar expressed gratitude and reflected on the lasting influence RGV’s films had on his own journey as a filmmaker.
In his post, Ram Gopal Varma wrote, “I believe that @AdityaDharFilms has completely and single handedly changed the future of Indian cinema, be it north or south… That’s because Durandhar is not just a film… it is a quantum leap.”
Responding to the praise, Aditya Dhar shared an emotional note, saying, “Sir… If this tweet were a film, I would have gone to watch it first day first show, stood in the last row, and come out changed. I came to Mumbai years ago carrying one suitcase, one dream, and an unreasonable belief that I would one day work under Ram Gopal Verma. That never happened. But somewhere along the way, without knowing it, I worked inside your cinema. Your films didn’t teach me how to make movies — they taught me how to think dangerously.”
He added, “To have you say that Dhurandhar is a quantum leap feels surreal, emotional, and honestly a little unfair… because now whatever I do next has to live up to this tweet.”
Aditya further acknowledged RGV’s impact on Indian cinema, writing, “You were one of my favourite directors who made Indian cinema feel fearless, impolite, and alive. If Dhurandhar has even a fraction of that DNA, it’s because your films whispered (sometimes screamed) in my head while I was writing and directing it.”
Concluding his post, the filmmaker wrote, “If I’ve assumed the audience is intelligent, it’s because you taught an entire generation that cinema should never apologize for its ambition. Thank you for this generosity, this madness, and this validation. The fan in me is overwhelmed. The filmmaker in me feels challenged. And the boy who came to Mumbai to work under RGV… finally feels seen.”
Dhurandhar follows the story of an Indian spy, who infiltrates Pakistan to become part of Rehman Dakait’s gang. Inspired by real-life events such as the 2001 Parliament attack and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the film explores the complexities of the India–Pakistan conflict through an intense espionage narrative.
Written, directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, the film features an ensemble cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in lead roles, with Manav Gohil, Danish Pandor, Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera and Naveen Kaushik appearing in supporting roles.
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