Shekhar Kapur: National Award-winning director Shekhar Kapur has lauded the espionage thriller Dhurandhar, praising both Ranveer Singh’s performance and Aditya Dhar’s direction. In an X post dated February 2, 2026, Kapur described the film as “terrific storytelling and a very high level of performances even from minor roles.” He also congratulated producer Jyoti Deshpande and expressed excitement for the sequel, Dhurandhar 2.
What is Aditya Dhar’s Previous Directorial Work
Aditya Dhar is best known for Uri: The Surgical Strike, which earned critical acclaim for its gripping narrative and patriotic themes. With Dhurandhar, Dhar has once again delivered a high-octane espionage thriller, solidifying his reputation for tension-filled, realistic storytelling.
What is the Plot Summary of Dhurandhar
Released on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy infiltrating Karachi’s underworld to prevent a terror network. The ensemble cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun. Running 3 hours and 34 minutes, the film received widespread acclaim despite a ban in six Gulf countries. It has grossed over ₹1,328 crore worldwide.
Shekhar Kapur’s Praise for Dhurandhar
Kapur highlighted both Dhar’s direction and the cast’s performances, noting that even minor roles were executed at a high level. His recognition underscores the film’s storytelling quality, ensemble strength, and cinematic depth.
Other Celebrity Reactions
Karan Johar called the film “OUTSTANDING,” praising Ranveer Singh’s career-best performance and Dhar’s direction. Vivek Oberoi compared its impact to Animal, noting Ranveer’s “haunting silence.” Fans and critics alike are now eagerly anticipating Dhurandhar 2.
