Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has heaped massive praise on Dhurandhar 2, calling it a game-changing film that could redefine Indian cinema.

Sharing his review after an early viewing, Varma described the film as the “birth of a new cinematic order,” claiming it would make classics like Sholay and Mughal-e-Azam look like “TV serials” in comparison.

‘Sholay x 100 level of magnificence’

Varma took to social media to express his excitement, stating that the film’s impact—ranging from audience response to cinematic style—would be unprecedented.

He said the film delivers a “psychological audio-visual punch” and predicted it would surpass the scale and influence of previous landmark films.

Praise for director Aditya Dhar

The filmmaker also lavished praise on director Aditya Dhar, suggesting his work could redefine filmmaking standards.

Varma even remarked that globally acclaimed directors like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan should watch the film “first day first show.”

Box office prediction

Looking ahead, Varma predicted that if Dhurandhar 2 earns between ₹1,500–2,000 crore, it could disrupt the current dominance of South Indian films at the box office.

He noted that the film has strong audience investment due to its storytelling continuity, as both parts were shot simultaneously—similar to the Baahubali film series format.

Not a typical franchise

Varma emphasised that the film is not a conventional sequel but rather a continuation of a single narrative split into two parts. He believes this approach will help maintain audience engagement without inflated expectations.

Star cast and release

Dhurandhar 2 is set to release in theatres tomorrow, with paid previews already underway.

The film features a star-studded cast including:

  • Ranveer Singh
  • R. Madhavan
  • Arjun Rampal
  • Sanjay Dutt

Conclusion

With bold claims from Ram Gopal Varma and high expectations surrounding its release, Dhurandhar 2 is poised to be one of the most talked-about films, potentially reshaping box office trends and cinematic storytelling in India.