Vivek Agnihotri Applauds Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' and Offers Caution
Vivek Agnihotri's Praise for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
New Delhi: Vivek Agnihotri, known for his works like The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, has expressed his admiration for Aditya Dhar's new film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. He also advised the director to remain aware of the competitive landscape in the film industry, which can be quite challenging.
On Monday, Agnihotri took to his X account to share his thoughts, commending the film's cinematography and production design.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
I was in the countryside of California, finally made a trip to LA just to watch Dhurandhar.
Shabash. Bravo. Brilliant once again, @AdityaDharFilms. I genuinely don’t know what to say… anything I add may only become noise over something that already…
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 30, 2026
Released on March 19, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 film, Dhurandhar. Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie has grossed over Rs 1000 crore worldwide.
In his post, Agnihotri mentioned, "I was in California's countryside and made a special trip to LA just to see Dhurandhar. Shabash. Bravo. Brilliant once again, @AdityaDharFilms. I genuinely don’t know what to say; anything I add may only become noise over something that already speaks for itself. I’d rather call you. Everyone has done exceptional work. But I want to specifically acknowledge two less celebrated crafts that elevate this film into something far greater: 1. Vikash Nowlakha’s world-class cinematography, and 2. @sainisjohray’s exceptional production design."
He further elaborated, "In cinema, the camera and production design are married to each other. Unless both are in complete harmony, a film cannot rise to the level of a masterpiece. In Dhurandhar, what we witness is pure synergy. Both Vikash and Saini Johray have done groundbreaking work that will stand as a benchmark for a long time. My heartfelt best to both of you. And a special salute. And Aditya, just an unsolicited word from experience: You are sharp, and you know your path. Just stay mindful of the ecosystem; it can be as vicious as it is seductive. And everyone else in #TeamDhurandhar, you rock."
The first installment of Dhurandhar concluded with the events of the 26/11 attacks, while the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, follows Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari, as he seeks vengeance. The film also features R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi reprising their roles.
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film is available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.