Aditya Dhar responds to Rajinikanth’s ‘box office ka baap’ praise for 'Dhurandhar The Revenge': 'It feels like a blessing'

The momentum for Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has reached a fever pitch following a glowing endorsement from the Thalaivar himself, Rajinikanth. Taking to social media on Monday, the Jailer icon dubbed Dhar the "Box Office-ka Baap" and labeled the Ranveer Singh-starrer a "must-watch for every Indian." An emotional Aditya Dhar responded by calling the praise a "blessing" from the very person who defined entertainment for generations.

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Rajinikanth praises 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

Taking to social media, the 'Jailer' actor lauded the film and its director Aditya Dhar. His words quickly went viral among fans and the film fraternity. Rajinikanth wrote, "What a film ... Dhurandhar2!!! Aditya Dhar, box office -ka baap !!! Many congratulations to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. A must-watch film for every Indian. Jai Hind. @AdityaDharFilms @RanveerOfficial."

Aditya Dhar’s emotional response

Responding to the praise, Aditya Dhar shared a heartfelt message: "Sir, we've all grown up measuring 'entertainment' with just one benchmark, YOU. Making us whistle, laugh, cry and feel larger than life for decades and still doing it with the same swag and grace, that's pure magic. So for you to call Dhurandhar 2 a 'must watch' feels like the biggest 'superstar' moment of my life. It feels like a blessing from the very person who taught us all to dream bigger. Grateful beyond words, Sir. This one is going straight to the heart. Jai Hind."

Anupam Kher joins the praise

Anupam Kher has also praised the film after watching it in a packed theatre. He shared his thoughts on social media, highlighting the film's emotional impact. He said, "I feel that after working for so many years, I should approach things with a bit more patience," and added, "I've reached an age where if you truly like something, then your age or experience shouldn't come in the way of appreciating it. That's the beauty of it." He further stated, "Whether it's acting, direction, technicians, or music, when that beauty connects with you, when it speaks to you, that's what really matters." Addressing criticism, he added, "This film talks about modern India, and yes, it uses drama, but there's no falsehood in its system or intention."

Strong box office performance for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

Meanwhile, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its impressive run at the box office. According to Sacnilk reports, the film collected Rs 5.35 crore net on Day 6. The film’s total India gross has reached Rs 626.07 crore, while the net collection stands at Rs 524.47 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and others in pivotal roles.






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