Ram Gopal Varma Predicts 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Could Disrupt South Indian Films Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed confidence that Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar: The Revenge could achieve box office earnings of Rs 1500-2000 crore, a figure he believes would significantly impact the South Indian film industry. Varma suggested that if the sequel meets this financial target, it could overshadow traditional South films, which he criticized for relying on outdated filmmaking techniques. The director emphasized that the film’s success would mark a shift in the industry’s approach to action sequences and storytelling. Varma, who has praised Aditya Dhar’s original Dhurandhar since its release, highlighted the audience’s deep engagement with the characters and storyline. He noted that the sequel’s simultaneous production with the first film would create a seamless narrative, reducing the likelihood of over-expectations. In an interview with Variety India, he stated, “I think they will just follow the trajectory of the characters from part one.” He also praised the film’s realistic action choreography, asserting that “you can’t have people flying in the air and kicking in the air. It’s got to be all real.” The director compared Dhurandhar: The Revenge to the Baahubali franchise, predicting it would surpass the success of its predecessor. He added that the film’s aggressive promotion in South India further bolsters its potential. Varma warned that if the sequel achieves its projected earnings, it could disrupt the market, as South films are “designed in the old-school manner.” Following the release of the film’s trailer, Varma took to his X account to commend the project, calling it “STRATOSPHERIC LEVEL” and praising Aditya Dhar’s “RAMPAGE of REVENGE.#aditya_dhar #ranveer_singh #dhurandhar_the_revenge #ram_gopal_varma #baahubali_franchise
