Dhurandhar: The Revenge Maintains Box Office Momentum with Unanimous Praise
The cinematic phenomenon surrounding Dhurandhar: The Revenge shows absolutely no signs of diminishing, even as the highly anticipated spy thriller completes its first full week in theaters nationwide. Directed by the visionary Aditya Dhar and headlined by the powerhouse performer Ranveer Singh, the film continues its spectacular dream run at the box office, garnering widespread acclaim and admiration from critics, audiences, and industry peers alike.
Shiva Rajkumar Joins the Chorus of Acclaim on Social Media
The latest prominent figure to publicly express his admiration for the film is celebrated Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar. On Wednesday, he took to the social media platform X to share his glowing review, describing the movie as "absolutely fantastic." In his detailed post, Rajkumar wrote, "Durandhar: The Revenge is absolutely fantastic! Loved every bit of it. @RanveerOfficial is brilliant, and the music by @shashwatology, especially the use of vintage songs, leaves a lasting impact. Huge respect to @AdityaDharFilms for his conviction and craft. The lengths a soldier goes for patriotism make the soul of the film. Congratulations to the entire team."
This endorsement holds particular significance, as Shiva Rajkumar had previously shared his insights on the performances in the first installment, Dhurandhar, which was released in December 2025. At that time, he specifically compared Ranveer Singh's nuanced acting with that of Akshaye Khanna, noting, "So beautifully he has performed. The subtlety was beautiful, because his role demands that subtlety. Akshaye Khanna's role is such that he can do whatever he wants. That liberty was there. But (what Ranveer did), it's not very easy to do that. His subtlety is done brilliantly well."
Cross-Industry Appreciation from Bollywood to the South
The film has successfully resonated with a broad spectrum of the Indian film fraternity, transcending regional boundaries. From Bollywood, notable personalities including Ram Gopal Varma, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Riteish Deshmukh have publicly lauded the movie on various social media platforms.
The wave of appreciation extends powerfully into the South Indian film industry as well. Esteemed stars such as Rajinikanth, Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli, and Nagarjuna Akkineni have all showered praise on the film after watching it, highlighting its universal appeal and cinematic excellence.
Record-Breaking Box Office Performance
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has unequivocally taken the box office by storm since its release. Commencing with paid previews on March 18, the film has been consistently shattering records and attracting packed audiences in theaters across the globe.
Officially released on March 19, this sequel has already achieved a monumental milestone by crossing the staggering Rs 700 crore mark in worldwide collections. This achievement solidifies its status as a bona fide blockbuster and a major commercial success.
As a sequel to the original Dhurandhar—which was the highest-grossing Hindi film of its release year—this installment features an impressive ensemble cast. The roster includes veteran actors Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Arjun Rampal, all contributing to the film's rich narrative and dynamic performances.
With both critical acclaim and extraordinary box office numbers firmly in its favor, the Ranveer Singh-starrer continues its unstoppable and triumphant march in theaters, captivating audiences and setting new benchmarks for Hindi cinema.
