Avinash Tiwari on the box office success of Dhurandhar, portrayal of alpha males in cinemas
Avinash Tiwari discusses the success of Dhurandhar and the importance of family audiences returning to theaters for the revival of Bollywood. He also reflected on the changing portrayal of masculinity in Hindi cinema and the emphasis on honesty over traditional labels such as ‘alpha’ or ‘soft’ men.
with his upcoming film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 Set for release, Avinash Tiwari steps into an area that Bollywood is carefully trying to reclaim – feel-good, family-friendly entertainers that bring audiences back to the theatres. The actor is also exploring the rom-com genre after a series of intense roles, and says he is excited for fans to see a different side of him. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, he also talked about this Dhurandhar’s The success at the box office and whether it can draw more audiences to the theatres.
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Reflecting on Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s film and the buzz around it, Tiwari said, “I think stalwart It is a good film. Earned money from this. I just want good movies to make money. That is all. If it’s a good film, it should make money. If it’s not, you move on.”
In an industry that often chases a ‘formula’, he remains unconcerned about whether the film’s success could spawn a wave of big-budget action dramas. Laila Majnu The actor said that films don’t work that way, because no one can predict what will click. He said, “Everyone wants to make good films and we hope that we will make good films that people will like.”
Speaking about his own releases, Tiwari said he is banking on an important audience – families. For them, their return to theaters could be a game-changer. He said, “If families come, you fill four times the seats. I keep saying this – families need to come back to theaters.”
Beyond the box office numbers, the actor also spoke on the evolving portrayal of masculinity in Hindi cinema, a conversation that often revolves between ‘alpha’ heroes and ‘soft’ men. Had played a negative role earlier this year o’romeo And now playing a romantic role, Tiwari shares his perspective on how men are portrayed on screen.
He said society has long been conditioned to see men as providers and protectors. She said, “I think we are no longer providers. And if we considered ourselves protectors, what is happening to women today would not be happening. The truth is that a man is neither a mere provider nor a protector.” He said many people are still trying to redefine their roles.
Tiwari also questioned the labels often associated with men. He said, “To be honest, I don’t know what ‘soft man’ or ‘alpha man’ means. I grew up among family men who stood up for their families. Their role was to support development for everyone, not just themselves.”
For them, masculinity is about integrity rather than image. He said, “He stood up for what was right and what was wrong. It’s about standing your ground. We don’t show enough people doing that. That integrity is what defines a man to me.”
Also starring Medha Shankar, Ginny Weds Sunny 2 Scheduled to release on 24th April.