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Rajinikanth Hails 'Dhurandhar 2' a Must-Watch, Aditya Dhar Calls it Superstar Moment

Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth took to social media to praise 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it a must-watch for every Indian and labeling director Aditya Dhar as "box-office ka baap." An overwhelmed Aditya Dhar responded by calling Rajinikanth the benchmark of entertainment and described the praise as the biggest superstar moment of his life. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has become a massive box-office phenomenon with strong pan-India appeal and high occupancy rates. While celebrated by industry figures for its scale, the film has also sparked debate, with some sections of the audience criticizing it as pro-establishment propaganda.

Key Points: Rajinikanth Praises Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Reacts

  • Rajinikanth's high praise on X
  • Aditya Dhar's emotional 'superstar moment' response
  • Film is a box-office juggernaut
  • Blend of action and nationalism sparks conversation
  • Industry figures like Ayushmann Khurrana laud it
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Rajinikanth says, 'Dhurandhar 2' is must watch for every Indian, Aditya Dhar calls it superstar moment

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth calls 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' a must-watch film, prompting an emotional response from director Aditya Dhar.

"Sir, we've all grown up measuring 'entertainment' with just one benchmark, YOU. - Aditya Dhar"

Mumbai, March 24

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, whose directorial 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has emerged as a box-office phenomenon, has called Tamil superstar Rajinikanth the "benchmark" of entertainment, as he got overwhelmed with the appreciation from the legend of Tamil cinema.

On Monday, Rajinikanth took to his X, formerly Twitter, and lauded 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', as he called Aditya Dhar, "box-office ka baap" (The big daddy of box-office).

He wrote, "What a film #Dhurandhar2‌. Aditya Dhar, box office, ka baap. Many congratulations to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. A must watch film for every Indian. Jai hind".

Responding to the same, Aditya called it a superstar moment. He wrote, " "Sir, we've all grown up measuring "entertainment" with just one benchmark, YOU.
Making us whistle, laugh, cry and feel larger than life for decades and still doing it with the same swag and grace, that's pure magic. So for you to call 'Dhurandhar 2', a "must watch" feels like the biggest 'superstar' moment of my life".

"It feels like a blessing from the very person who taught us all to dream bigger. Grateful beyond words, Sir. This one is going straight to the heart. Jai Hind", he added.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office juggernauts in recent Indian cinema. The response has been overwhelmingly strong across markets. The film registered high occupancy rates, multiple sold-out shows, and strong traction in dubbed versions, indicating pan-India appeal.

Industry figures like Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher praised its scale and performances, while critics highlighted its spectacle-driven storytelling. Ram Gopal Varma called its success a disruption to traditional filmmaking norms.

Culturally, the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has evolved into a mass phenomenon. Its blend of hyper-stylized action, nationalism, and star power has resonated strongly with audiences, reflecting current cinematic trends. Viral moments, music, and even off-screen incidents have amplified its reach, turning it into more than just a film, a conversation driver.

The sequel solidifies the franchise as a defining force in modern Bollywood spectacle cinema. However, the film has also riled up one section of the audience with many claiming it to be pro-establishment propaganda.

- IANS

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Priya S
Saw it last weekend. The action sequences are out of this world! Ranveer was born for this role. But honestly, the story felt a bit thin compared to the spectacle. Still, paisa vasool entertainment for sure.
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Aditya G
This mutual respect between legends is what makes Indian cinema great. Rajinikanth sir praising a Hindi film director, and Aditya Dhar's humble response. More of this unity, please! 🙏
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Sarah B
The pan-India success is fascinating. It's not just a Bollywood hit; it's connecting everywhere. The dubbed versions are doing crazy numbers down south too. This is the future of big budget cinema here.
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Karthik V
Enjoyed the film for what it is - a mass entertainer. But calling it "pro-establishment propaganda" isn't entirely wrong. The messaging is very strong and not subtle at all. We should be able to critique that aspect while still enjoying the whistles and fights.
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Nisha Z
Box-office ka baap! 😂 What a compliment from the Superstar! The theatre experience was electric, like a festival. Sometimes you just need a film to make you feel proud and pumped up. Dhurandhar 2 delivers that in spades.

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