Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again expressed his immense admiration for director Aditya Dhar and his blockbuster gangster saga, Dhurandhar. In a recent interview, RGV not only lauded the film's monumental success but also highlighted Dhar's exceptional personal character, predicting that the upcoming sequel will have an even more powerful impact on audiences.
A Phone Call That Revealed True Character
Speaking with Faridoon Shahryar on his YouTube channel on December 30, 2025, Ram Gopal Varma recounted a personal phone call he made to Aditya Dhar to congratulate him on Dhurandhar's staggering global collection, which has crossed Rs 1,000 crore and is nearing the Rs 1,100 crore mark. What struck RGV the most was not the commercial victory, but Dhar's grounded and humble response.
"I'll tell you about Aditya's greatness, on a very personal level," Varma shared. He was deeply touched that during their private one-on-one conversation, Dhar consistently deflected praise onto his entire team. "He kept talking about his editor, his DOP, his music director, his actors, everyone. You almost feel like he had nothing to do with the film," RGV remarked, adding that such behavior stems from genuine confidence and largeness of heart.
From Mahabharata Comparisons to Sequel Predictions
RGV's admiration for Dhurandhar is not new. Just days prior, in an interview with NDTV, he had drawn a striking parallel between the film's character introductions and the epic Mahabharata, calling it a "very realistic Mahabharata." He specifically cited the powerful entry of the character Babu Dakait, which left a lasting psychological impression despite limited screen time.
Now, his focus has shifted to the future. Expressing unwavering confidence in the franchise's next installment, Varma made a bold prediction. "I have a strong feeling that Dhurandhar 2 will be much more impactful than Dhurandhar," he stated. He elaborated on the anticipated intensity, saying, "If Dhurandhar scared people, Dhurandhar 2 will terrify them." This statement has set high expectations for the sequel's narrative and emotional weight.
The Hallmark of a Confident Filmmaker
Ram Gopal Varma emphasized that Aditya Dhar's humility was not a performance for the public. He contrasted the typical "team effort" speeches given on stage with Dhar's sincere attribution of credit in a private setting. "On stage, many people say those things. But here, it was just me and him, one-to-one, and he was giving credit to everybody. That says a lot about his sensitivity, and his confidence," Varma concluded.
This endorsement from a maverick director like RGV underscores a significant moment in contemporary Bollywood, where a record-breaking commercial success is being celebrated alongside the filmmaker's personal integrity. As the industry and fans eagerly await Dhurandhar 2, the buzz is not just about box office numbers, but also about the potent storytelling that promises to terrify audiences on a new level.
