Suvinder Vicky’s recent performance in ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has left a significant impression on audiences, particularly his intense scenes as the father of Arjun Rampal’s character. These scenes are notable for the unreserved barrage of expletives directed at Rampal’s character, a creative choice that even Vicky himself had initially doubted would pass censorship. He openly expressed his concerns to director Aditya Dhar, going so far as to suggest that his character be made mute, believing that the dialogue would inevitably be censored with extensive beeping. However, Dhar exhibited remarkable confidence that the profanity-laden lines would remain untouched in the final cut of the film.
Vicky attributes the profound impact of his character to a collaborative effort, crediting Dhar’s vision, the scriptwriters’ crafting of the dialogue, and his own dedicated performance. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he articulated his gratitude, stating, “I’m lucky to work with great directors. 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 (The credit for all the abusive language would also go to our screenwriter), because I didn’t make any of those; that was all written in the script.” This underscores the intentionality behind the character’s abrasive language, positioning it as a deliberate narrative choice rather than improvised profanity.
Recalling his initial discussions with Dhar, Vicky recounted, “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’m abusing so much. But he told me confidently that nothing will be cut.” This unwavering assurance from Dhar emboldened Vicky, leading him to consider improvising some of the expletives. However, Dhar established clear boundaries, prohibiting certain derogatory references. Vicky remembered the director’s specific instruction: “Then I thought that since nothing would be cut, I would improvise, but Aditya stopped me in that moment. He said we will not go to mothers and sisters. It is also our responsibility not to hurt sentiments in films.” Despite this directorial directive, some reports have indicated that the film still contains expletives that reference family members, sparking further discussion about the boundaries of cinematic language.
Beyond the challenges of his character’s dialogue, Vicky also shed light on his professional relationship with Arjun Rampal. Prior to filming, Vicky proactively warned Rampal about the intense nature of their scenes, a testament to their established rapport, having previously collaborated on ‘Satluj’. Recounting their conversation, Vicky shared Rampal’s pragmatic response: “We shared an equation because before Dhurandhar, we had worked in Satluj together. When I warned him about my dialogues in the film, he told me, ‘It is part of life, camera ke samne faad de’ (It is part of life; give it everything in front of the camera).” This exchange highlights the professional trust and understanding between the two actors, allowing them to approach potentially uncomfortable scenes with candidness.
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues the compelling narrative of Ranveer Singh’s character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi, as he fully embraces his formidable alter ego, Hamza Ali Mazari. Following his triumph over the notorious gangster Rehman Dakait in the inaugural installment, Jaskirat’s journey plunges him deeper into the intricate and perilous criminal underworld of Karachi. The sequel meticulously delves into his origins, revealing how R Madhavan’s character, Ajay Sanyal, was instrumental in his initiation into this dangerous operation. As Jaskirat endeavors to dismantle entrenched criminal networks and disrupt the financial arteries sustaining terrorist activities, he finds himself embroiled in a complex psychological confrontation with the enigmatic force orchestrating the entire criminal enterprise.
