The Bollywood box office is currently experiencing a massive wave, and Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is right at the center of it. Collecting Rs 17.07 crore from early shows alone, the film isn’t just pulling in huge crowds, it’s actually turning the industry’s biggest stars into total fans. From Vijay Deverakonda to Ram Gopal Varma, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has left everyone spellbound. The industry isn’t just praising the film; they are calling for awards. Director Madhur Bhandarkar shared that his ‘head is still spinning’ after the nearly four-hour epic, stating that Ranveer Singh is in a league of his own.  

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Vijay Deverakonda: ‘A mad genius’

The South superstar was among the first to catch a preview and was floored by what he saw. Taking to social media, Vijay praised the film’s ‘explosive’ energy and the sheer scale of the production. He didn’t hold back in his admiration for the director, calling Aditya Dhar a ‘mad genius’ and describing Ranveer Singh’s performance as ‘all-in explosive.’

Allu Arjun: ‘Patriotism with Swag’

The Pushpa star also joined the celebration, giving the film a massive ‘BLAST’ rating. He highlighted the ‘technical brilliance’ and described the movie as an Indian story told with ‘international swag.’ He shared his pride in seeing his brother Ranveer Singh on fire and congratulated the entire team for hitting the ball out of the park.

Ram Gopal Varma: ‘Sholay x 100’

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to X to declare Dhurandhar 2 a monumental shift in movie history. He claimed the film’s impact is ‘Sholay x 100,’ arguing that its sheer magnificence makes past classics, even Mughal-e-Azam, look like ‘TV serials.’

RGV didn’t stop there, proclaiming the film as the ‘birth of a new cinematic order’ that makes everything before it obsolete. He went as far as to say that the very definition of a ‘Director’ now starts with Aditya Dhar, advising Hollywood giants like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan to drop everything and catch the first-day-first-show.

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Preity Zinta: The newest ‘Fangirl’

Actress Preity Zinta attended a screening and came out a total fan. She too took to X where she said that the film sets a new benchmark for revenge dramas and praised every department, from music to casting. She even shared that her mother loved it so much she wanted to watch it again immediately. 

Madhur Bhandarkar: ‘A National Award performance’

Director Madhur Bhandarkar was left stunned after catching the nearly four-hour-long epic. He shared that his ‘head is still spinning’ from the experience, calling the film a masterclass in how to make a high-stakes sequel. According to Bhandarkar, Aditya Dhar’s vision is “electric” and the movie moves at such a relentless pace that you can’t catch your breath.

The filmmaker was especially floored by the lead actor, stating that Ranveer Singh is in a league of his own. He described the performance as ‘flawless’ and ‘ferocious,’ claiming that Ranveer doesn’t just act but completely transforms into the character. Bhandarkar didn’t mince words, declaring that Ranveer deserves a National Award ‘hands down’ for this role.

As the film heads toward a potential Rs 100 crore opening day, the mood in the industry is one of pure pride.