RGV Calls ‘Dhurandhar 2’ a Game-Changer; Sparks Debate Ahead of Release

March 18, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again stirred conversation in the film industry, this time with his emphatic praise for Aditya Dhar’s upcoming sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (popularly referred to as Dhurandhar 2).

Ever since the first installment emerged as a major blockbuster, Varma has been vocal about his admiration for Dhar’s filmmaking. With the sequel gearing up for premiere screenings today, the director has taken his appreciation several notches higher, making bold comparisons that have quickly caught public attention.

In his latest remarks, Varma predicted that Dhurandhar: The Revenge would usher in a “new cinematic order.” Drawing parallels with the iconic Hindi classic Sholay, he described the sequel as being “100 times more magnificent” than the legendary film starring Amitabh Bachchan.

After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a…
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 18, 2026

He went even further, stating that the film’s scale and impact would overshadow timeless classics like Mughal-e-Azam, suggesting they would feel like television serials in comparison. Varma also remarked that internationally acclaimed filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan should watch the film immediately after its release.

While his comments have amplified anticipation around the film, they have also triggered debate on social media. Many netizens feel the comparisons are premature, especially ahead of the film’s official release, and question whether such towering claims are justified.

However, Varma’s outspoken admiration is not new. Known for his unfiltered opinions, he has previously heaped similar praise on blockbuster hits like Baahubali, Arjun Reddy, and KGF.

As Dhurandhar: The Revenge heads into its premiere shows amid sky-high expectations, all eyes are now on whether the film can live up to the extraordinary hype generated by one of Indian cinema’s most provocative voices.