Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has hailed the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar as a defining moment for Indian cinema, describing it as a “warning” the film industry cannot afford to overlook. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed the ₹450 crore mark within just 14 days of its release on December 5, cementing its status as one of the biggest hits of the year.
In a series of passionate posts on X, Ram Gopal Varma praised Dhurandhar for breaking conventional storytelling boundaries and pushing cinematic ambition to a new level. Calling it far more than just a successful film, he described it as a “quantum leap” that could reshape how movies are imagined and executed across both North and South Indian industries.
According to Varma, Aditya Dhar has “single-handedly altered the future of Indian cinema,” not through scale alone but by introducing a fresh, immersive vision. He highlighted that the film does not merely rely on spectacle but creates a psychological grip on viewers, drawing them deeply into the narrative.
Varma noted that Dhar’s approach goes beyond traditional direction. Instead of simply staging scenes, he said the filmmaker “engineers states of mind,” making audiences active participants rather than passive viewers. From the opening frame, the film establishes an irreversible momentum that commands attention rather than requesting it.
The veteran director’s remarks have sparked widespread discussion online, with fans and industry insiders interpreting his comments as a signal that Dhurandhar has set a new benchmark for storytelling, intensity, and cinematic ambition. Aditya Dhar, reacting to the praise, reportedly expressed that he “feels seen,” acknowledging the validation from a filmmaker known for his uncompromising vision.
With its box-office dominance and critical acclaim, Dhurandhar is now being viewed not just as a commercial triumph, but as a film that could influence how mainstream Indian cinema evolves in the years to come.
