Dhurandhar 2: Rakesh Bedi Responds to Ram Gopal Varma's Praise

Dhurandhar 2, featuring Rakesh Bedi and Ranveer Singh, has premiered to rave reviews, including a notable comparison to Sholay by Ram Gopal Varma. In an exclusive interview, Bedi expressed gratitude for Varma's praise, highlighting the film's groundbreaking impact on cinema. With a stellar cast and high expectations, Dhurandhar 2 is set to redefine the cinematic landscape. Read on to explore more about this exciting release and its reception.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 19, 2026, 07:26 IST

Dhurandhar 2 Hits Theatres

The much-anticipated film, Dhurandhar 2, featuring Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali, has officially premiered in cinemas. Directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, this spy thriller had its paid previews on March 18, receiving an enthusiastic response from viewers. Notably, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma was among the first to share his thoughts on the film, drawing a comparison to the classic Sholay. In a recent exclusive interview, Rakesh Bedi shared his reaction to Varma's remarks.

Rakesh Bedi's Reaction to RGV's Comments

Rakesh Bedi on RGV praising Dhurandhar 2

On his X (formerly Twitter) account, Ram Gopal Varma expressed his candid views on Dhurandhar 2. He tweeted, "After last night's viewing of #Dhurandhar2, considering its overall impact—be it box office expectations, audience excitement, social influences, or its groundbreaking cinematic techniques—it stands at a SHOLAY x 100 level of brilliance." He further asserted that Dhurandhar 2 would make iconic films like Mughal-E-Azam seem like mere television shows, heralding a 'new cinematic order.' In response to this praise, Rakesh Bedi expressed gratitude towards Varma, stating, "Absolutely! I want to sincerely thank Ram Gopal Varma for his unwavering support and strong endorsements of the film across various platforms."

Ram Gopal Varma's Enthusiastic Review

Ram Gopal Varma reviews Dhurandhar 2

Returning to Varma's review, he emphasized that Ranveer Singh's performance in Dhurandhar 2 signifies the 'ruthless extinction' of all prior cinematic works. He praised Aditya Dhar, suggesting that the very definition of 'director' will now be associated with him. Varma concluded by advising renowned filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan to prioritize watching Dhurandhar 2 on its opening day.

Overview of Dhurandhar 2

About Dhurandhar 2

Dhurandhar 2 is produced by B62 Studios and Jio Studios, marking Ranveer Singh's return as Hamza Ali Mazari/Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The film also features a talented cast including Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Danish Pandor, Aditya Uppal, and Danish Iqbal, among others.