Director Aditya Dhar is currently busy finishing his upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, but his recent birthday post on social media has created unexpected buzz online. The filmmaker shared an emotional note thanking fans for their love, but the post quickly turned into a debate in the comment section.
Dhurandhar 2 is one of the most awaited films of the year. The first film, released in December last year, was a huge box-office success and became the highest-grossing release of 2025. On March 12, Aditya Dhar celebrated his 43rd birthday and posted a long message on X, expressing gratitude to fans and reacting to viral memes about his work.
In his post, Aditya wrote, “As I spend my birthday adding the final touches on Dhurandhar The Revenge, I find myself pausing for a moment and looking back at the phenomenal year that has gone by. Sitting here today I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. For the journey. For the team who has always walked besides me. And for the faith so many of you have shown in my work over the years.”
He also reacted to the memes that have been circulating online. He wrote, “Reading all your messages, tweets, stories, and all the ‘peak detailing’ by Aditya Dhar memes, my heart is full. I wish I could personally respond to each one of you but please know how deeply I value all your love and encouragement. I truly feel blessed beyond belief. None of this is something I take for granted. In an industry where nothing is guaranteed and every film is a leap of faith, the trust of the audience means everything.”
He further added, “If this year has taught me anything, it is that never lose belief in your dreams. However big they might be. Show up with honesty. Give your work everything you have. And the universe will respond. Trust that every small step and every struggle is slowly leading us exactly where we are meant to be. Back to work now. See you at the movies.”
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How Netizens Reacted To Emotional Post By Dhurandhar 2 Director Aditya Dhar
Soon after the post went viral, social media users started reacting with mixed opinions. While some fans praised the director, others criticised his films and even questioned the timing of the upcoming release.
One user wrote, “These propaganda movies are appreciated by bhakts only, other people consider these movies as trash.”
Another commented, “Stop spreading propaganda through your movies against minorities.”
Some users also spoke about the release timing. One comment read, “Buddy wrong timing considering IPL is just about to begin. It might impact your collections going into the 2nd week.”
Another user asked, “Sorry, but there are several loopholes in the movie, but all the best :). Quick question, did you clash with toxic on purpose?”
There were also suggestions that the director should choose different subjects in future. One user wrote, “Keep making movies.. But try a subject different from India – Pakistan, next time.”
About The Film
The original Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, became one of the biggest hits in recent years. The film reportedly earned more than ₹1,300 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing single-language Hindi film. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh as Indian spy Hamza, the film also made huge profits for the makers.
The sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews planned a day earlier. Reports say the film has already recovered a big part of its budget through non-theatrical deals worth more than ₹250 crore.
