Ram Gopal Varma Praises Aditya Dhar, Yami Gautam’s Success After Dhurandhar Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has publicly expressed admiration for director Aditya Dhar and his wife, actress Yami Gautam, following the success of Dhar’s film Dhurandhar, released in December 2025. Varma, who has consistently praised Dhar since the movie’s debut, highlighted how the director has transformed the cinematic landscape. He argued that Dhar’s storytelling approach has fundamentally altered the way films are structured, impacting not just Hindi cinema but also regional industries like Telugu. Varma noted that Dhar’s innovations have forced filmmakers to abandon traditional methods, leading to significant financial risks. He mentioned that many Telugu action films are undergoing extensive reshoots due to Dhar’s influence, resulting in substantial budget overruns. “They hate him because he’s made them step out of their comfort zones,” Varma said during an interview with Rediff. He emphasized that Dhar’s work has set a new standard, making it impossible for the industry to revert to older practices. Yami Gautam’s performance in the courtroom drama Haq, inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, has also drawn praise. The film, produced by Junglee Pictures and others, features Emraan Hashmi, Vartika Singh, and Sheeba Chaddha. Varma acknowledged Gautam’s role in the film, suggesting that the couple’s success has made the industry wary. “The film industry is waiting for them to fumble and fall,” he added, implying that their achievements have created tension among peers. Dhurandhar itself is a spy thriller set in Pakistan’s Lyari town, starring Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, and Akshaye Khanna. The film’s sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.#aditya_dhar #dhurandhar #ram_gopal_varma #yami_gautam #junglee_pictures
