📌 Key Points
- Priyadarshan defends Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ against accusations of propaganda.
- Priyadarshan argues the film’s success indicates its acceptance by the Indian audience.
- Vetrimaaran’s criticism of ‘hate propaganda’ films sparks debate about ‘Dhurandhar’.
- ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has grossed over ₹1,200 crore worldwide and ₹770 crore in India.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ faces ‘propaganda’ claims despite box office success. Priyadarshan, Dhar’s mentor, defends the film, citing its wide acceptance by the Indian audience, contrasting with Vetrimaaran’s criticism of similar films.
Priyadarshan’s Strong Defense of ‘Dhurandhar’
While Aditya Dhar ’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been shattering records at the box office, it has also faced criticism from a section of viewers, some of whom have labelled it “propaganda”. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, filmmaker Priyadarshan, under whom Aditya Dhar began his career as an assistant director, reacted to the criticism surrounding the film.
Priyadarshan then defended Dhurandhar: The Revenge against the propaganda claims and said, “There’s nothing like propaganda. You are just bringing the truth in front of the people. When the whole of India has accepted it, then why do some people’s opinions matter? India has watched and accepted it. There are no bigger hits. Do you think those people who have watched the film are fools? It’s people’s opinion, leave it with them. Don’t confront it. Forget it. He has achieved. The film has been accepted by the majority of India, and that means it has to be a good film.”
Vetrimaaran’s Criticism Sparks Debate
Recently, filmmaker Vetrimaaran criticised recent “hate propaganda” films, which led many on the internet to speculate that he was referring to Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar films.
The film has so far managed to collect over ₹ 1,200 crore worldwide and more than ₹ 770 crore net in India. It continues to enjoy a dream run at the box office.
‘Dhurandhar’s’ Box Office Dominance Continues
He also has Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, in the pipeline.
Priyadarshan’s defense underscores the film’s massive success, dismissing critics as a minority. The ongoing debate sparked by Vetrimaaran highlights the complexities surrounding representation and audience perception in cinema.
