Legendary filmmaker Shankar declared ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ a historic moment for Indian cinema, praising director Aditya Dhar’s bold craft and seamless blend of reality with fiction. He was particularly impressed by Ranveer Singh’s unconventional performance and R. Madhavan’s nuanced portrayal, calling the film an astounding, immersive experience despite its length.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has officially reached South Indian cinema. Following glowing reviews from superstars Allu Arjun and Jr NTR, legendary filmmaker Shankar, the visionary behind ‘Enthiran’ and ‘Indian,’ labeled ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ a “historic moment in Indian cinema.” Taking to social media on March 20, 2026, the director lauded Aditya Dhar for his bold, unpredictable craft and his seamless blending of real-life incidents with high-stakes fiction. Despite the film’s nearly four-hour runtime, Shankar confessed to being completely “immersed,” specifically highlighting Ranveer Singh’s electric screen presence and R. Madhavan’s nuanced performance as the driving forces behind this record-shattering sequel.Dhurandhar: The Revenge Movie Review
‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ review by Shankar
Sharing his thoughts, Shankar called the film “an astounding experience” and praised how real incidents were mixed with fiction. He said, “It was an astounding experience to see real incidents and characters blended so well with fiction.” He also mentioned that he was fully involved in the film from start to end and did not feel its length. Appreciating the director, he said, “Big applause for Aditya Dhar’s bold and unpredictable use of craft.” He highlighted the unique storytelling and technical brilliance.
Shankar praises performances by Ranveer Singh and R. Madhavan
Shankar also spoke highly about the performances in the film. He praised Ranveer Singh’s performance, adding, “Ranveer’s unconventional performance and super screen presence were appealing.” He praised R. Madhavan’s subtle performances: “Madhavan’s portrayal is with added, new nuances.” In his view, the casting adds to the realism of the movie and the storytelling.
Shankar calls ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ ‘historic’
Talking about the technical side, Shankar said the music by Shashwat Sachdev was exceptional and added strength to the film. He also appreciated the imagery, cinematography, and overall quality of the film. He concluded his speech with, ‘It was the historic moment of Indian cinema’ and he appreciated the whole team.
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An espionage thriller that picks up from the December released ‘Dhurandhar’, the sequel features Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt have pivotal roles. According to Sacnilk, the film earned a whopping 102.55 crore on its opening day, shattering records.See More: ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Ranveer Singh starrer becomes first Bollywood film to earn Rs 100 crore on day 1 Go to Source
