SS Rajamouli praises ‘Dhurandhar 2,’ calls Ranveer Singh’s performance a ‘masterclass’

MUMBAI: Following its high-octane release on March 19, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has earned a resounding seal of approval from visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli.

The sequel to the 2025 record-breaking blockbuster has not only captivated audiences but is also garnering acclaim from the film industry’s biggest stalwarts for its scale, soul, and storytelling depth.

Taking to his X, the ‘RRR’ director penned a tribute to the film, noting that while he loved the first installment, the sequel surpasses the original.
“The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design, and direction are flawless,” Rajamouli stated, specifically highlighting the emotional stakes that ground the massive production.

Rajamouli reserved high praise for director Aditya Dhar, commending his “guts” to release a four-hour-long film. Despite the runtime, Rajamouli noted that the “audience is glued to the seat till the last frame,” credited to a script that weaves genuine tension with emotional plot twists.

He wrote, “The writing manages to weave plot twists that create genuine tension charged with emotion. @AdityaDharFilms, you hit it out of the park. It takes guts to make and release a film 4 hours long. The audience is glued to the seat till the last frame.”

The director’s accolades extended to the lead cast, particularly Ranveer Singh, who reprises his role as undercover agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi (operating under the alias Hamza Ali Mazari).

Rajamouli described Singh’s performance as a “masterclass in acting,” specifically citing a sequence with the character’s sister in a shed as a standout moment.

“@RanveerOfficial, what a performance man… The sequence with the sister in the shed is a masterclass in acting. From that beginning to the heart-wrenching climax, you mesmerized us both as Hamza and Jaskirat,” he wrote.

He further lauded R. Madhavan for portraying the “helplessness and frustration of a nation” through his character, Ajay Sanyal.

I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.

The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it.

The writing manages to weave plot twists that…— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 21, 2026

I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.
The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it.

The writing manages to weave plot twists that…

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 21, 2026

The film, which navigates a dark narrative involving a complex terror network, features a powerhouse ensemble including Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal, Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. The first part also featured Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait.

Earlier, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma called the film a “verdict” on the current state of cinema, suggesting it “cut off the head” of films that prioritize visual excess over narrative depth.

Varma, who likened the franchise’s impact to classics like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, warned other producers to return to their “drawing boards” to avoid becoming obsolete.

Adding to the praise, actor Preity Zinta also took to social media to describe Singh’s performance as “stunning,” highlighting his “range, depth, and sincerity.”

As the sequel to the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ entered theaters as one of the most anticipated movies of the year. (ANI)