Actor Rajkummar Rao has lauded Aditya Dhar’s two-part spy saga ‘Dhurandhar’ as a significant disruptor in Hindi cinema, noting that it has redefined the industry’s creative standards. With Ranveer Singh headlining, both installments have collectively grossed over Rs 3,000 crore, setting a new franchise record in Indian film history.
Rao praised the films’ ability to maintain audience engagement despite their extended runtimes and emphasized the empowerment of filmmakers in prioritizing storytelling over arbitrary runtime constraints. According to him, Dhar’s innovative approach has inaugurated a new era in Bollywood, filled with creativity and artistic freedom.
Released progressively since December 2025, ‘Dhurandhar’ explores an Indian intelligence agent’s infiltration into Karachi’s criminal and political networks. With its continued success and remarkable storytelling, the saga is shifting perceptions and treatment of modern spy narratives in Indian cinema.
(With inputs from agencies.)
