Filmmaker Karan Johar is facing strong backlash online after praising Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge and its team. He lauded director Aditya Dhar and actor Ranveer Singh in a detailed Instagram post. However, his appreciation did not go down well with many users.
The film, released on March 19, 2026, is performing well at the box office. It has also received attention for its story and performances. Still, Johar’s public praise has divided social media, with many questioning his intent.
Karan Johar Gets Trolled After Praising Aditya Dhar And Ranveer Singh,
On March 27, Karan Johar shared a long note on Instagram praising the film. He appreciated its emotional depth, storytelling and technical quality. He also gave special credit to Aditya Dhar’s direction and called him a standout filmmaker.
Johar described Ranveer Singh’s performance as his best so far. He praised his expressions, screen presence and overall impact. He also said the film reminded him of classic Hindi cinema and made him feel proud to be part of the industry.
Despite the positive note, many users reacted negatively. Several comments accused Johar of being opportunistic and questioned his sudden admiration for the film’s team.
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Read some user comments on his post below
“Aditya Dhar, please stay away from Karan Johar.”
“@karanjohar is opportunistic.”
“Karan Johar thinking only he and that nepo Alia only can give a blockbuster movie until Aditya dhar ranveer singh and sara arjun arrived.”
“Post to karna pdega Alia ko movie dilani hai.”
“No one gives a shit about what you think! You’ll never be able to make a movie like this so shut up.”
“You’re a hypocrite! You took Ranveer away from winning an award for his role in Rocky and made the film seem like it had a female lead, and now you’re licking Ranveer‘s fingers.”
“Apni Nepo product Alia ke liye Aditya se bheek maangne ki preparation chl ri h.”
About Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge
Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge features a strong cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Danish Pandor and Rakesh Bedi.
The story follows Indian intelligence agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, played by Ranveer Singh. He goes undercover in Karachi as Hamza Ali Mazari, also known as “Sher-e-Baloch”. The film explores his painful past and the personal loss that leads him into a dangerous mission.
As the story moves forward, he takes down terror networks and stops major attacks. He also faces a strong opponent, Major Iqbal, played by Arjun Rampal. In the end, Jaskirat completes his mission despite emotional struggles and risks. He then returns to India, reclaiming his identity.
