Filmmaker Aditya Dhar isn’t just riding the success wave — he’s owning it. With Dhurandhar: The Revenge continuing its explosive run in theatres, the director has now sparked fresh buzz online after casually embracing calls for a National Award, and honestly, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
The sequel has quickly turned into one of the biggest talking points in Indian cinema right now. From packed theatres to social media debates, the film has built that rare mix of mass appeal and industry validation — something very few sequels manage to pull off.
The latest moment that caught attention came when Aditya reshared a glowing review on Instagram. The praise came from Sankshita, niece of veteran actor Raj Zutshi, who appears in the film as Lt. General Shamshad Hassan. Her reaction wasn’t just appreciation — it was a full-blown endorsement, calling the film “extraordinary” and boldly stating that Aditya Dhar deserves a National Award for building such a powerful cinematic legacy.
Aditya’s reply? Short, confident, and very telling: he wrote that he’s “always prepared for the National Awards.” It wasn’t arrogance — it felt more like a filmmaker who knows exactly what he has delivered.
And to be fair, this isn’t unfamiliar territory for him. Aditya had already taken home the National Film Award for Best Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike, a film that reshaped the modern Hindi war-drama space. That project not only won critical acclaim but also cemented his reputation as someone who understands how to blend patriotism, scale, and storytelling.
With Dhurandhar 2, he seems to have pushed that formula even further.
The numbers tell their own story. After the first film crossed ₹1300 crore globally, the sequel opened to a thunderous ₹145 crore and didn’t slow down. It has already crossed ₹1000 crore in India alone and surged past ₹1600 crore worldwide — placing it among the biggest box office performers in recent years. In an industry where sequels often struggle under expectations, this one has done the exact opposite — it has raised the bar.
What makes the film click isn’t just scale, though. This time, the story digs deeper into Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza — or Jaskirat Singh Rangi — exploring his origins, motivations, and the emotional layers behind his mission. The narrative expands beyond action, showing his rise in Lyari’s power structure while tying it into a larger geopolitical conflict involving a terror network threatening India.
That added depth seems to be working in the film’s favour. Compared to the first part, which was more mission-driven, the sequel feels more character-focused — and audiences are clearly responding to that shift.
The cast also adds weight to the narrative. Alongside Ranveer Singh, the film features Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, each bringing a different texture to the story. It’s a mix of intensity, nostalgia, and star power that keeps the film grounded despite its massive scale.
In the bigger picture, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is doing what very few Bollywood franchises manage — building a universe that feels both commercially unstoppable and creatively ambitious. And that’s exactly why the National Award conversation isn’t sounding far-fetched anymore.
Right now, Aditya Dhar isn’t just having a good run — he’s shaping one of the most dominant phases of his career. If the film continues this trajectory, the awards chatter might just turn into something far more real than speculation.
