Amid the success of Dhurandhar, Vicky Kaushal rejects ‘patriotism as a formula’ debate
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ have both crossed the Rs 800 crore mark globally, sparking discussions about patriotism as a box office strategy. However, Vicky says that his success cannot be attributed to any formula.
As stalwart Maintaining his dominance at the box office, actor Vicky Kaushal has taken a dig at the ongoing debate over the reasons behind the success of recent patriotic films. Both stalwart And shadeThe two highest-grossing Hindi films of the year have crossed the Rs 800 crore mark in worldwide earnings.
The films feature intense action and stories focusing on India’s heroes. This has led to speculation whether patriotism has become a reliable formula for box office success.
in an interview with ndtvVicky said, “I feel that patriotism cannot be a formula and to say that it is a formula is an insult to the sentiment. Patriotism is our truth, which we will continue to show through our films, literature and sports.”
The actor further explained that the making of patriotic films is rooted in the filmmakers’ desire to showcase their pride in India. He said, “This is the way we can put our foot in the door and say that we are proud of the diversity, heritage and truth of our country. I am very proud to be a small part of this big moment where we are fearlessly representing India on the global map.”
shadeDirected by Laxman Utekar, it tells the story of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his conflict with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Vicky plays the role of Sambhaji in the film and Akshay Khanna plays the role of Aurangzeb. The film collected 807 crores worldwide.
stalwartDirected by Aditya Dhar, the film is a spy thriller in which Ranveer plays an Indian operative tasked with infiltrating and destroying terrorist networks in Pakistan. The cast includes Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt. The film has crossed the Rs 800 crore mark worldwide in just 17 days and is expected to continue its strong performance at the box office.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ will be released in theaters on March 19 next year and will clash with Adivasi Shesh’s film. dacoit and of fame toxic,
