Does Aditya Dhar deserve another National Award for his work in Dhurandhar franchise? Well, the debate has picked up after the success of Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge. The Ranveer Singh starrer is doing very well at the box office. Because of this, many fans are now asking if the director should once again get this top honour.
The discussion started after a social media post went viral. Sankshita, niece of actor Raj Zutshi, praised the film and Aditya Dhar. Read to know what happened next!
Aditya Dhar Responds To ‘Deserve National Award’ Comment
In her post, Sankshita appreciated the film and its direction. She wrote, “Mr Dhar, what an extraordinary film! Sequels can be challenging, given the high expectations from the original, but Dhurandhar 2 has genuinely exceeded them all! You truly deserve a National Award for the remarkable legacy you’ve built.”
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Soon after, Aditya Dhar responded. He said he is “always ready” for the National Awards.
His reaction went viral in no time and generated mixed responses online. Some people supported him, while others had different views. One user wrote, “Next Kangana Ranaut in making.”
Another said, “He deserves Oscars.”
A third commented, “You will even get Indian OSCAR as far as BJP is in power.”
One more added, “National award for exposing anti-nationals.”
Dhurandhar 2 Success Fueled The Debate
The success of Dhurandhar 2 has played a big role in this debate. The film has done well at the box office and has also been noticed for its scale and technical work.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film follows Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The role is played by Ranveer Singh. His character works in Pakistan under the name Hamza Ali Mazari and tries to stop terror networks linked to major attacks.
The film is nearly four hours long and has a strong cast. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun are part of the film.
At the box office, the film has crossed Rs 1000 crore in India and more than Rs 1600 crore worldwide. It also did well at the Screen Awards 2026 and won 14 awards, including Best Actor for Ranveer Singh. Many critics have praised its direction and technical quality.
Dhar’s past work is also important here. He had won the National Film Award for Best Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike. At that time, he said, “This is an honour I am going to cherish for the rest of my life. Being conferred with the National Award has been a dream since the time I understood what films meant to me, and films truly mean the world to me. Thanks to my family and friends for their unconditional support over the years. The way my parents and my brother stood by me through all the struggle is what helped me realise my dream so beautifully.”
