Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma made a big statement about the movie Dhurandhar. He said director Aditya Dhar has single-handedly changed the future of Indian cinema with this film. Varma called it a quantum leap, praising its scale and unique vision. He argued the film does not request audience attention but outright commands it from the first shot.
According to Varma, Dhar engineers mental states rather than directing simple scenes. The film treats viewers as accomplices, not passive spectators. He highlighted the powerful writing, menacing staging, and weaponized silences. Varma noted Dhar builds pressure instead of relying on volume, showing respect for audience intelligence. He said this confidence marks a major turning point.
He praised the lead performances by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, saying they linger with you. Characters carry implied history without spoon-fed backstories. Varma concluded that Dhurandhar is a solemn declaration. It proves Indian cinema does not need to dilute itself or copy Hollywood to find success.
According to Varma, Dhar engineers mental states rather than directing simple scenes. The film treats viewers as accomplices, not passive spectators. He highlighted the powerful writing, menacing staging, and weaponized silences. Varma noted Dhar builds pressure instead of relying on volume, showing respect for audience intelligence. He said this confidence marks a major turning point.
He praised the lead performances by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, saying they linger with you. Characters carry implied history without spoon-fed backstories. Varma concluded that Dhurandhar is a solemn declaration. It proves Indian cinema does not need to dilute itself or copy Hollywood to find success.
