Karan Johar Lauds Aditya Dhar's Direction in Dhurandhar 2

Karan Johar has publicly praised Aditya Dhar's direction in the hit film Dhurandhar 2, which has become a massive success at the box office. The film, featuring Ranveer Singh and a stellar cast, has crossed Rs 1000 crore globally. Johar's heartfelt comments highlight the film's emotional depth and Dhar's directorial prowess. He also expressed admiration for Singh's performance, calling it his best work yet. As Dhurandhar 2 continues to break records, Johar's enthusiastic endorsement adds to the film's acclaim, making it a significant entry in Bollywood's cinematic landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 28, 2026, 01:01 IST

Karan Johar's Enthusiastic Praise for Dhurandhar 2

Karan Johar has joined the ranks of filmmakers celebrating Aditya Dhar's exceptional direction in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2. The film, featuring Ranveer Singh, continues to dominate the box office, attracting accolades from various artists across Indian cinema. This spy thriller has quickly become the highest-grossing Bollywood film to date. Alongside Singh, the cast includes notable actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor. Currently in its second week, Dhurandhar 2 has already surpassed Rs 1000 crore globally.

Karan Johar's High Praise for Aditya Dhar

On March 27, Karan Johar took to Instagram to share a poster of Dhurandhar 2, referring to Aditya Dhar as a "naya director" in his caption, drawing from dialogues in both Dhurandhar and the previous hit, Uri: The Surgical Strike. Karan expressed, "The discussions on testosterone, hyper alpha energy, and deep-rooted patriotism will continue as they should… BUT #DHURANDHAR2 is so much more than that… the heart-wrenching backstory of Jaskirat… the sacrifices made for our motherland… The humanization and layered backstory of the antagonist… the impeccable craft… the soundscape and the overall cinematic excellence showcase the brilliance and directorial skill of ADITYA DHAR… what an absolutely astounding filmmaker he is… he not only elevates the mainstream standard but also sets a new one… yeh naya director hai!!! Box office records will be broken and new ones will be established!!"

Karan Johar's Heartfelt Words for Ranveer Singh

Karan also expressed his emotions regarding Ranveer Singh, a close friend. He stated, "Aur aur aur @ranveersingh tu kya hua yaar?!?????? Your career BEST work and every tear of yours, every quiet stare, each time you walk with undeniable swag you prove you are one of the greats!!! You are and will always be an artist of huge calibre for the ages…. True DHURANDHAR MOVIE STAR!!! ….I reminisced about the days I watched solid Hindi cinema in single screens during the 70s… and came out feeling fulfilled, dreaming of being part of this industry… today I am part of the fraternity, and Dhurandhar reminded me of how proud and grateful I am to be here today… @adityadharfilms @officialjiostudios," added the maker of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. On Day 9 (Friday), Dhurandhar 2 achieved the remarkable feat of crossing the Rs 700 crore mark at the domestic box office, making it the fastest Hindi film to reach this milestone.