Ram Gopal Varma calls Dhurandhar The Revenge “Sholay x 100,” praises Aditya Dhar’s vision: “This is the BIRTH of a NEW CINEMATIC ORDER” Director Ram Gopal Varma has once again voiced strong support for Dhurandhar The Revenge, adding to the growing anticipation around the sequel. The filmmaker, who had earlier spoken positively about the franchise, watched the film during its paid previews on March 18, 2026, a day ahead of its theatrical release. Taking to social media after the screening, Varma shared an emphatic response, describing the film’s overall impact in terms of audience reaction, box office potential, and cinematic approach. In his post, he suggested that the sequel could surpass benchmarks set by classics like Sholay and Mughal-e-Azam, while also claiming that it introduces a new cinematic language. He went on to credit director Aditya Dhar for what he described as a transformative vision, even urging global filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan to watch the film on its opening day. Varma characterised the project as a turning point that could redefine contemporary filmmaking standards. 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 The reaction comes at a time when the ... #voiced_strong #Aditya_Dhar #Dhurandhar #Revenge #Ram_Gopal #Gopal_Varma #calls_Dhurandhar #CINEMATIC_ORDER #strong_support #growing_anticipation
