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Karan Johar Hails Dhurandhar 2 as a Return to 70s-Style Solid Hindi Cinema

Karan Johar has lavished praise on the blockbuster "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge," stating it transported him back to the era of solid 70s Hindi cinema experienced in single-screen theaters. He specifically commended director Aditya Dhar for his brilliant storytelling, craft, and for raising the bar for mainstream filmmaking. Johar also hailed lead actor Ranveer Singh, declaring his performance in the film to be the best work of his career to date. The filmmaker expressed gratitude for being part of the film fraternity, a dream inspired by those very 70s cinema experiences that Dhurandhar 2 evoked.

Key Points: Karan Johar Praises Dhurandhar 2, Calls It Career Best for Ranveer Singh

  • Johar compares film to 70s single-screen era
  • Praises Aditya Dhar's directorial command
  • Calls it Ranveer Singh's career-best work
  • Highlights film's emotional depth and craft
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Karan Johar says 'Dhurandhar 2' reminded him of the 70s solid Hindi cinema in single screens

Filmmaker Karan Johar says Dhurandhar 2 reminded him of 70s Hindi cinema, praising director Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's career-best performance.

"yeh naya director hai!!! Box office records todke ghusega bhi aur har record maarega bhi!! - Karan Johar"

Mumbai, March 27

Filmmaker Karan Johar said that the recent blockbuster "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" reminded him of the 70s solid Hindi cinema, which used to be watched on single screens.

Karan shared in his latest Instagram post that watching those movies inspired him to be a part of this fraternity, and watching "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" made him realize how grateful he is for living that dream today.

Praising the storytelling style of Aditya Dhar, the 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' maker penned on the photo-sharing app, "The discussions on Testosterone, hyper alpha energy and deep rooted patriotism will continue as it must... BUT #DHURANDHAR2 is so much more than that ... the heart wrenching back story of Jaskirat... the heartbreaking sacrifices made for our motherland.... The humanisation and layered back story even of the antagonist... the impeccable craft... the soundscape and the all round cinematic prowess proves the brilliance and directorial command of ADITYA DHAR ... what an absloutely astounding and outstanding filmmaker he is... he not only raises the mainstream bar but also creates a new one... yeh naya director hai!!! Box office records todke ghusega bhi aur har record maarega bhi!! (sic)"

Congratulating protagonist Ranveer Singh on the best work of his career to date, KJo added, "Aur aur aur @ranveersingh tu kya hua yaar?!?????? Your career BEST work and every tear of yours, every quiet stare, each time you walk with undeniable swag you prove you are one of the greats!!! You are and will always be an artist of huge calibre for the ages.... True DHURANDHAR MOVIE STAR!!! ...."

Reminiscing about the good old days, the 'Dharma' head concluded saying, "I went back to the days I watched pure solid Hindi cinema in single screens in the 70s... and came out satiated and dreamt of being a part of this business... today I am a part of the fraternity and Dhurandhar reminded me of how proud and grateful I am to be here today... @adityadharfilms @officialjiostudios".

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I loved the film, I feel KJo is being a bit nostalgic. The 70s cinema had a different social context and rawness. Dhurandhar 2 is a modern, polished blockbuster. Both are great, but they're different beasts. Just my two paise.
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Aditya G
The single-screen experience is unmatched! Watching it in a packed hall with everyone cheering, whistling, and clapping... that's the real magic. OTT can't replicate that. More power to films that bring back that collective feeling. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian cinema, this is fascinating. Karan's post highlights how the industry respects its roots while pushing forward. Ranveer was phenomenal, and Aditya Dhar's direction was top-notch. A compelling watch!
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Vikram M
"Yeh naya director hai!!" – KJo summed it up perfectly. Aditya Dhar is a force. After Uri and now this, he's redefining the patriotic genre with depth and craft, not just jingoism. The antagonist's backstory was a masterstroke. More please!
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Nisha Z
It's heartwarming to see such genuine praise from one filmmaker to another. Often there's so much competition. This feels like a real appreciation of cinema. And yes, Ranveer Singh deserves all the accolades. He owned every frame.

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