Dhurandhar: The Revenge first reactions — Celebs call It 'flawless,' Ranveer Singh earns massive Praise
Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened to paid preview shows on March 18 and by the time the lights came back on in theatres across the country one thing was clear, people who watched it did not walk out quietly. They walked out and immediately reached for their phones.Celebrities, filmmakers, comedians, South stars — the reactions started pouring in through the night and into March 19 and the word that kept coming up over and over again was one nobody uses lightly.Flawless.Kartik Aaryan — Top NotchKartik Aaryan was among the first industry names to react. He shared a picture of the big screen and wrote directly about what he saw.He called the film top notch, said Aditya Dhar had created an unforgettable cinema experience and described Ranveer Singh's performance as delivering a storm. He ended with two words that carry weight from a fellow leading man, must watch.Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor — Blown AwayAnanya Panday said she was completely blown away by the film. No long explanation. Just that. Shanaya Kapoor kept it even shorter. Her entire review was one word — mind blown. Sometimes that is all you need.Allu Arjun — Patriotism With SwagThe reaction that perhaps got the most attention outside Bollywood came from Allu Arjun. He watched the film and immediately posted his thoughts on Instagram.He wrote, "Just Watched Dhurandhar 2. Patriotism with swag. A film that will make every patriot proud. Many clap-trapping moments. BLAST."He called Ranveer brilliant and versatile and gave a specific shoutout to R Madhavan's performance calling it fine work. Coming from someone of Allu Arjun's standing in Indian cinema that kind of specific praise means something.R Madhavan responded to the post and was clearly moved by it. He wrote that he was humbled, touched and hyper motivated and described Allu Arjun's reaction as super special to him at what he called a pivotal point in his career and life.Vijay Deverakonda — Four WordsVijay Deverakonda posted his reaction on X and kept it to four words. "Bharat Maata ki JAI." He added that he had immense love and respect for the entire cast and crew. The four words said more than a paragraph would have.Ram Gopal Varma — People Want to Marry This FilmRam Gopal Varma has never been someone who holds back and his reaction to Dhurandhar 2 was vintage RGV. He wrote that everyone who saw the film told him they do not just love it — they want to marry it.Preity Zinta — Became a FangirlPreity Zinta watched the film and came out describing herself as Aditya Dhar's fangirl. She was particularly struck by Ranveer Singh's work and addressed him directly in her reaction.She wrote, "You have my heart. What a stunning performance. What range, what depth, what sincerity."Three qualities. Range. Depth. Sincerity. From someone who has been around Hindi cinema long enough to know what a real performance looks like that is not a small thing to say.Madhur Bhandarkar — National Award Hands DownDirector Madhur Bhandarkar sat through the full three hours and forty nine minutes of the film and came out with one of the most detailed and emphatic reactions of the night.He said the film is the blueprint for how to conquer a high-stakes sequel. He described Aditya Dhar's vision as electrifying in every frame and said the pace is non-stop, you cannot catch your breath for a second.On Ranveer specifically he wrote that he is in a league of his own, that his performance is flawless and that he does not just act but becomes the character with what Bhandarkar called ferocious conviction. His conclusion — Ranveer deserves a National Award. Hands down.Shilpa Shetty — SuperbShilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty stepped out after a screening and briefly spoke to the paparazzi waiting outside. Shilpa summed it up in one word. Superb.Tanmay Bhat — Three SalutesComedian Tanmay Bhat posted three salute emojis and nothing else. For a man who usually has a lot to say, the silence spoke for itself.What All of This Actually MeansLook at who is reacting. Bollywood actors. South superstars. Veteran directors. Comedians. First time viewers and industry insiders sitting in the same theatres reacting the same way.Also Read: Dhurandhar 2 Day 1 Box Office Collection LiveThat spread of voices saying the same thing is rare. Films get praised all the time. But when Allu Arjun and Ram Gopal Varma and Madhur Bhandarkar and Kartik Aaryan are all reaching for different words to describe the same feeling it starts to tell you something real about what Aditya Dhar has put together.The box office numbers over the opening weekend will give the full picture. But the early word from everyone who has seen Dhurandhar: The Revenge suggests this is not just a successful sequel.It might be the film of the year.
