Ram Gopal Varma Calls Dhurandhar 2 Bigger Than Sholay, Predicts Historic Box Office Opening

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared an overwhelmingly positive first reaction to Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to director Aditya Dhar’s 2025 hit. After attending a preview screening, the director described the film as a landmark cinematic experience that could redefine Indian cinema.

Varma, who had earlier praised the first installment, said the sequel delivers an even greater impact in terms of scale, storytelling, and audience engagement. He compared its potential influence to legendary films like Sholay and Mughal-e-Azam, stating that it could surpass their legacy. According to him, the film’s visual storytelling and emotional intensity set a new benchmark for filmmaking.

After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a…

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 18, 2026

In his reaction, Varma also highlighted the film’s potential box office performance, predicting massive collections and widespread audience excitement. He further emphasized that the film represents a “new cinematic order” and could have a lasting impact on global filmmaking standards.

Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar: The Revenge features an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Sanjay Dutt. The film is scheduled for a wide release on March 19 across multiple languages, with paid premieres already generating strong buzz.

With advance excitement building rapidly, the film is expected to take a strong opening at the box office, driven by high anticipation and positive early reactions.

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