Just when Dhurandhar: The Revenge looked unstoppable at the box office, it found another big endorsement—this time from a filmmaker who understands scale and storytelling equally well. Nag Ashwin, fresh off the success of Kalki 2898 AD, has shared his take on the film, and it’s not just about the spectacle—it’s about the emotion underneath it.
A ₹1000 Crore Storm In Just One Week
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has turned into a full-blown phenomenon. Released on March 19, the spy thriller raced past the ₹1000 crore mark worldwide in just seven days—something very few Indian films have managed.
Even after nearly two weeks, the momentum hasn’t slowed. The film has already reached around ₹872 crore net domestically (over ₹1040 crore gross), placing it right behind giants like Pushpa 2 and Baahubali 2 in India’s box office rankings.
But beyond numbers, it’s the film’s emotional layer that seems to be striking a chord.
“It’s The Mother’s Hug That Hits Hardest”
Taking to Instagram, Nag Ashwin highlighted what worked for him the most—and interestingly, it wasn’t the action.
He praised Aditya Dhar for crafting a film where the beginning and ending leave a lasting impact, calling those moments the true strength of the story. According to him, beneath all the explosions and high-stakes drama, it’s the emotional core—especially the longing for a mother’s love—that stays with the audience.
That’s a rare compliment for a film often marketed as a high-octane spy thriller.
Ranveer Singh Continues His Dominance
Nag Ashwin also singled out Ranveer Singh, noting how effortlessly the actor disappears into his roles. In Dhurandhar, Ranveer plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a man who evolves into the complex spy Hamza Ali Mazari.
It’s a performance that balances intensity with vulnerability—and clearly, it’s working both with audiences and filmmakers.
Expanding The Dhurandhar World
While the first film focused on an undercover mission inside Karachi’s crime networks, the sequel digs deeper. It explores Hamza’s origin story—how he rises through the underworld and political corridors while secretly working to dismantle a larger terror network.
The narrative pulls from real-world inspirations, something that has added both depth and controversy to the franchise. Earlier, there were claims linking the story to the life of Indian spy Major Mohit Sharma, though those were dismissed after review.
A Franchise That’s Bigger Than Just Numbers
With a cast that includes Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi—along with a cameo from Yami Gautam—Dhurandhar: The Revenge isn’t just riding on scale. It’s building a world that audiences are investing in.
And that’s what makes Nag Ashwin’s review stand out.
Because when a filmmaker known for blending spectacle with storytelling points out the emotional heartbeat of your film, it says something important—Dhurandhar 2 isn’t just loud and large, it actually connects.
And right now, that combination is proving unbeatable at the box office.
