Mumbai, March 24 Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, whose directorial ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has become a box-office sensation, has hailed Tamil superstar Rajinikanth as the "benchmark" for entertainment, expressing his admiration for the legend of Tamil cinema.
On Monday, Rajinikanth praised ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ on his X (formerly Twitter), calling Aditya Dhar "the king of the box office."
He wrote, "What a film #Dhurandhar2. Aditya Dhar, the king of the box office. Many congratulations to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. This is a must-watch film for every Indian. Jai Hind."
Responding to this, Aditya called it a moment of recognition from a superstar. He wrote, "Sir, we've all grown up measuring "entertainment" with just one benchmark, YOU.
You have made us whistle, laugh, cry, and feel larger than life for decades, and you continue to do so with the same charisma and grace. 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. Thank you, Sir. This film is truly special. Jai Hind," he added.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes in recent Indian cinema. The response has been overwhelmingly positive across markets. The film has achieved high occupancy rates, multiple sold-out shows, and strong traction in dubbed versions, indicating its pan-Indian 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; it's a conversation driver.
The sequel solidifies the franchise as a defining force in modern Bollywood spectacle cinema. However, the film has also ruffled one section of the audience, with many claiming it to be pro-establishment propaganda.