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Ram Gopal Varma Hails 'Dhurandhar,' Compares Aditya Dhar to Coppola in New Post

In a 10th X thread, he distills craft lessons from the spy-thriller, positioning it as a template for Indian mainstream cinema.

Overview

  • Varma’s latest post likens Aditya Dhar’s approach to Francis Ford Coppola’s, saying Dhurandhar proves intimate drama can operate more powerfully at scale.
  • He lists takeaways such as violence that “hurts” the viewer, action designed as an emotional projection, fractured narratives that hold attention, and scale paired with restraint.
  • He praises the film’s treatment of heroes as consequence-driven rather than glorified and notes its use of sound and music as lead psychological forces.
  • Specific contributors earn acclaim, with action director Aejaz Gulab called “the finest I’ve seen in Indian cinema,” and Akshaye Khanna singled out for his screen presence.
  • The Ranveer Singh–led ensemble remains a commercial and critical force, Dhar has engaged with Varma’s posts on X, and Part 2 is officially dated for March 19, 2026.