Artistic Integrity Meets Social Responsibility: Suvinder Vicky on Navigating Abusive Dialogue in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’
Mumbai, India – Acclaimed actor Suvinder Vicky, fresh off his impactful portrayal as policeman Balbir Singh in ‘Kohrra’, continues to push boundaries with his latest roles. While his project ‘Satluj’ faced unforeseen delays, his subsequent venture, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, has soared to become a monumental blockbuster. In a recent candid interview, Vicky shed light on the intricacies of filming scenes laden with expletives, particularly alongside co-star Arjun Rampal, and underscored the critical responsibility filmmakers bear when dealing with potentially sensitive content.
Navigating Abusive Dialogue: A Collaborative Effort
Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Vicky delved into the intensity of his scenes, which involved directing a volley of expletives at Arjun Rampal’s character. He attributed the successful execution of these powerful sequences to the synergistic efforts of director Aditya Dhar and the writing team. “I’m lucky to work with great directors,” Vicky stated. “In this, the credit goes to Aditya Dhar and to me also because I also gave my hundred per cent effort. Also, galiyon ka shrey hamare script writer ko bhi jayega, because I didn’t make any of those; that was all written in the script.” This highlights the meticulous planning and collaborative spirit that went into crafting such raw and impactful dialogue.
Vicky playfully recounted a suggestion he made to Dhar about playing a “muted” version of the character due to the sheer volume of expletives. “I told Aditya that my whole dialogue will be a big beep; he should have instead made me play a mute character in the film because I am abusing so much,” he shared. However, Dhar’s confident response reassured him: “But he told me confidently that nothing will be cut.”
This exchange, however, revealed a deeper principle at play. Vicky disclosed a pivotal moment when he attempted to improvise further with the abusive language, only for Dhar to intervene. “He said we will not go to mothers and sisters. It is also our responsibility to not hurt sentiments in films,” Vicky recalled. This statement from Dhar underscores a crucial balance between artistic freedom and social responsibility, ensuring that the dialogue, while potent, remained within respectful boundaries.
Building Chemistry: The Rapport with Arjun Rampal
The actor also spoke about the ease with which these challenging scenes were executed, largely due to his existing camaraderie with Arjun Rampal. Having previously collaborated on ‘Satluj’, their established rapport proved invaluable. Vicky recounted warning Rampal about the nature of his upcoming dialogues, to which Rampal responded with a pragmatic and encouraging, “It is part of life, camera ke samne faad de.” This relaxed approach from his co-star further facilitated the uninhibited performances captured on screen.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’: A Blockbuster Phenomenon
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar, made its theatrical debut on March 19, 2026, marking the highly anticipated second installment of the two-part spy thriller franchise led by Ranveer Singh. The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun in pivotal roles. Following the resounding success of its predecessor, ‘Dhurandhar’ (2025), the sequel exploded at the box office, opening to unprecedented numbers and ultimately surpassing an astounding Rs 1,850 crore at the India box office alone.
Collectively, both parts of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise have achieved a staggering global gross exceeding Rs 3,200 crore, firmly establishing it as one of the highest-earning Indian film franchises in cinematic history. The success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ not only highlights its commercial appeal but also the artistic integrity and thoughtful approach demonstrated by its creators in handling challenging narrative elements.
