The success of ‘Dhurandhar,’ directed by Aditya Dhar, has filmmakers talking, and now Ram Gopal Varma has amplified the conversation with a scathing yet celebratory X post. Labeling it a ‘game-changer,’ RGV argues it’s terrifying filmmakers stuck in formulaic ruts.
Forget jump scares; this horror targets purveyors of mindless action and bluster. ‘The shouting, explosive spectacle cinema is fading fast,’ Varma noted, predicting doom for superhero idolaters as ‘Dhurandhar’ resets expectations.
Ranveer Singh shines as a complex, vulnerable protagonist whose heroism emerges from raw emotion and deeds, sidelining dramatic scores. ‘Godly heroes become laughable clowns; fans face box office wake-up calls,’ he quipped.
RGV roasted implausible stunts—defying gravity, explosions, endless monologues. Viewers demand gritty realism now; cartoonish antics won’t cut it anymore.
A stark warning to directors chasing superficial flair: True characters need mental depth, not gym-sculpted looks. ‘Dhurandhar’s’ brainy hero exposes hair-and-costume idols as juvenile.
More than entertainment, this film judges an industry guilty of dumbing down stories for shine, hero worship, and herd mentality. Collections are burying relics.
‘Change or be changed,’ RGV urged, emphasizing repeated viewings. Lacking Dhar’s genius, many won’t make it. As praise mounts, ‘Dhurandhar’ cements its role in Bollywood’s evolution toward authenticity.