Rakesh Roshan Hails Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 as a “New Era in Filmmaking”
New Delhi:
Bollywood veteran Rakesh Roshan has heaped praise on Aditya Dhar for his blockbuster sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a film that ushers in “a new era in filmmaking.”
Roshan took to social media on Friday to share his thoughts after watching the film, which released on March 19 and has already crossed ₹100 crore at the box office on its first day. He accompanied his post with a picture of Dhar and lauded the filmmaker for delivering a cinematic experience “beyond expectations.”
A Revolutionary Take on Storytelling
“I just watched ADITYA DHAR’S HISTORIC ‘DHURANDHAR,’ and it is a reminder to all of us filmmakers to pause and reset the fabric of cinema with the vision, passion and audacity with which Aditya has made ‘Dhurandhar.’ He has started a new era in filmmaking!” Roshan wrote.
He emphasized that Dhar’s work represents a “healthy and much-needed revolution in storytelling and entertainment,” praising the director for pushing boundaries without creating competition, but rather inspiring a new standard in cinematic craft. “It was about time, and @adityadharfilms has delivered beyond expectations! God bless and more power to you, Aditya,” he added.
Star-Studded Cast Returns
Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, reprising his character Hamza Ali Mazari. The film also sees the return of key cast members, including R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, all reprising their roles from the first installment.
About the Film
Set against the gritty backdrop of Lyari, a Karachi neighborhood notorious for gang wars and turf battles, the Dhurandhar series blends historical geopolitical events with high-stakes espionage. The first film depicted covert intelligence operations intertwined with incidents like the Kandahar plane hijack, the 2001 Parliament attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
The sequel charts the rise of Hamza Ali Mazari in Karachi’s underworld while also exploring his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. It traces the journey of a young man transforming into a covert operative, offering a gripping mix of action, suspense, and emotional stakes.
With critical acclaim, fan admiration, and box office records already in place, Dhar’s sequel is being hailed as a defining moment in modern Indian cinema a sentiment echoed strongly by Rakesh Roshan himself.
