Ahead of its theatrical release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already created massive buzz, and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has now shared the film’s first review. While critics are yet to publish their verdict, Varma watched the film at a special screening and took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his reaction.
The sequel, directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, with paid previews beginning on March 18. After watching the film, Varma appeared highly impressed and described it in grand terms, highlighting its impact on multiple levels.
Sharing his thoughts, he tweeted, “After last night’s watch of #Dhurandhar2, in terms of its sheer cumulative impact in every which way, whether on its expected collections, audience euphoria, social influences, cinematic grammar breaking, and above all the psychological audio visual impact, it will be a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence and is bound to make all the greatest films made so far starting from MUGHAL E AZAM onwards look like TV SERIALS (sic).”
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
Varma’s statement has significantly raised expectations around the film, especially since he compared it to some of Indian cinema’s biggest classics like Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay. He also suggested that the film could redefine cinematic standards with its scale and storytelling.
The film has already been one of the most anticipated releases, and Varma’s strong endorsement has further amplified the excitement among fans and the industry alike. With such a bold first review, all eyes are now on how Dhurandhar: The Revenge performs once it releases in cinemas.
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