Ram Gopal Varma Calls Dhurandhar a Game-Changer: 'A Warning to the Film Industry to Grow Up'
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In a glowing review, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has hailed Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar as a quantum leap in Indian cinema. Starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film's success serves as a warning to the industry to elevate its standards. Varma praises the film's bold storytelling, which commands attention and refuses to be polite. He notes that Aditya Dhar's direction is not about spectacle, but about building pressure and creating a sense of unease in the audience. The performances, he says, are designed to linger long after the credits roll. The filmmaker commends Aditya for trusting the audience's intelligence and avoiding the typical three-act structure. He also praises the sound design, which is integral to the film's narrative, and the action direction, which is visceral and unapologetic. Varma notes that Dhurandhar's success is not just about being a blockbuster, but about pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema. He praises Ranveer Singh for stepping back and allowing Akshaye Khanna to take center stage, and for understanding the importance of the story over his own ego. The film's impact has been significant, earning over ₹450 crore at the box office and emerging as the third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. The second part of the film is scheduled for release in 2026. Varma's review is a testament to the film's groundbreaking approach and its potential to shape the future of Indian cinema. As he notes, Dhurandhar is a warning to the industry to grow up and push the boundaries of storytelling.
