📌 Key Points
- Dhurandhar 2 approaches ₹1500 crore at the global box office.
- Aditya Dhar directed both Dhurandhar films, surpassing Baahubali with over ₹2400 crore combined.
- Priyadarshan compares Dhurandhar’s impact to the iconic film Sholay.
- Priyadarshan praises Aditya Dhar for defying Bollywood norms and achieving success.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ series is making waves, with ‘Dhurandhar 2’ nearing ₹1500 crore worldwide. Priyadarshan lauded Dhar’s work, comparing its cultural impact to ‘Sholay’ and praising his unique approach to filmmaking that defied Bollywood conventions.
Dhurandhar 2’s Box Office Success
As Dhurandhar 2 gallops towards the ₹ 1500 crore mark at the worldwide box office, the film’s cultural impact is being discussed by cinephiles and industry insiders equally. The two Dhurandhar films, directed by Aditya Dhar , have outgrossed even Baahubali, earning over ₹ 2400 crore together. Filmmaker Priyadarshan , who has been profuse in his praise of the film and its director, has now compared it to the iconic blockbuster Sholay.
Priyadarshan’s High Praise for Aditya Dhar
Priyadarshan and Aditya go back almost two decades. Before making his directorial debut with Uri, Aditya not only assisted Priyadarshan but also served as the dialogue writer on two of his films. Priyadarshan admits to being blown away by Dhurandhar. “I loved the film. He (Aditya) broke the complete theory of Bollywood and Indian cinema. People said films should be shot this way and that way. He broke everything and succeeded,” the filmmaker says.
Breaking Bollywood Norms
Dhurandhar 2 also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and Danish Pandore in pivotal roles.
Priyadarshan’s high praise underscores Dhurandhar’s significant impact, suggesting Aditya Dhar’s bold filmmaking approach has resonated deeply within the industry and with audiences globally. The comparison to ‘Sholay’ further solidifies its place in cinematic history.
