Anupam Kher has heaped praise on Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a film that will make every Indian proud. The actor shared his reaction on his Instagram handle after watching the film in a packed theatre.He expressed admiration for the storytelling, performances, and emotional impact. Anupam Kher said he felt compelled to speak immediately after the screening due to the audience’s strong response.
Anupam Kher says every Indian will be proud
Sharing his thoughts, Anupam Kher said, “I feel that after working for so many years, I should approach things with a bit more patience,” and added, “I’ve reached an age where if you truly like something, then your age or experience shouldn’t come in the way of appreciating it. That’s the beauty of it.”He emphasised the emotional connect of the film, stating, “Whether it’s acting, direction, technicians, or music, when that beauty connects with you, when it speaks to you, that’s what really matters.”He also addressed criticism, saying, “This film talks about modern India, and yes, it uses drama, but there’s no falsehood in its system or intention.”
Praises performances and direction
Anupam Kher reserved special praise for director Aditya Dhar, calling him a “rockstar.”He lauded Ranveer Singh’s performance, saying, “I teach acting, I run an acting school. For me to truly salute someone takes a lot of conviction, and you are outstanding.”He added that the actor’s portrayal of pain felt “so visible and so heartbreaking.”and also praised Sara Arjun as “remarkable”, Arjun Rampal as “remarkable”, and R. Madhavan, saying, “What a mature performance. There’s no attempt to show dominance, you simply believe in the character.”Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi was described as “the cherry on top,” while Sanjay Dutt’s performance was called “brilliant.”Describing the climax, Anupam wrote, “The last half hour of action is breathtaking. My mouth was open, and when I looked around, everyone else’s mouths were open too.”He also spoke about the film’s nationalistic appeal, noting chants of “Jai Hind” in theatres, “Sometimes cricket matches unite us, but for the first time, I felt a film uniting Indians like this,” adding, “You root for India, for Bharat, for Hindustan.”
Ranveer Singh reacts with gratitude
Responding to the praise, Ranveer Singh expressed heartfelt gratitude to Anupam Kher.He wrote, “I am at a loss for words after seeing this, sir. I have grown up being inspired by your artistry, sir. Hearing this from you means a great, great deal to me. I bow to you a million times, sir,” acknowledging the veteran actor’s influence on his journey.Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge released on March 19 and has already opened to a record-breaking box office response.
