Beats like a war drum: Rishabh Shetty praises Dhurandhar 2 amid Kantara mimicry controversy
Kannada actor-director Rishabh Shetty praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge amid the Kantara mimicry controversy, calling it a powerful and intense cinematic experience. Telugu star Venkatesh said that bringing Dhurandhar to life required immense vision.
Amidst the ongoing controversy regarding Ranveer Singh Kantara Rishabh Shetty shares his review while mimicking last year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Dhurandhar: Revenge. In a social media post, Shetty, lead actor and director Kantara Filmmakers praised the story, performances and technical brilliance of Ranveer Singh’s new release. Dhurandhar: Revenge.
Setty described the film as a powerful cinematic experience, even as online discussions continue about the IFFI 2026 controversy.
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Sharing his thoughts, Shetty wrote on
He added, “It’s not just a sequel; it’s a statement. Great story, love the details brother, @AdityaDharFilms (sic).”
He praised the performances of the cast including R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt.
Shetty also highlighted the technical strengths of the film, praising Vikash Naulakha’s visuals and the contribution of the crew. He said that Shashwat Sachdev’s music and Shivakumar V. Panikkar’s editing add depth to the film and enhance its impact.
All about the Kantara mimicry controversy
after which controversy arose Ranveer Singh acted again Daiva Moment from the climax of Kantara: Chapter 1 During the closing ceremony of IFFI 2025 in Goa. Praising Shetty and recalling the film’s impact, Singh noted that Chamundi Daiva Sequence as a highlight.
Although Shetty was initially seen laughing, some sections of social media soon began criticizing Singh for being insensitive to the cultural and spiritual significance of the ritual. Many users also objected to this mention of Ranveer Singh. Daiva As a “ghost”, emphasizing that day He is a revered forest god.
The reaction intensified after another clip surfaced in which Shetty warned Singh against copying the performance, further fueling the online debate.
Venkatesh Daggubati’s opinion on Dhurandhar 2
Venkatesh Daggubati among other South actors also reviewed Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: Revenge.
He wrote on
He further added, “Bringing Dhurandhar to life requires a lot of vision, conviction and courage and @AdityaDharFilms has put every element together so thoughtfully, it all feels seamlessly curated! The world he creates feels so deep that four hours flew by.”
The actor further mentioned that he felt happy whenever R Madhavan came on screen and delivered some spectacular scenes. He also said that Shashwat Sachdev’s soulful music flows seamlessly with the film and shared that he loved the tracks from both the parts.
He described it as an unforgettable theatrical experience and congratulated the entire team.
About Dhurandhar 2
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: Revenge there is a high stakes The action thriller stars Ranveer Singh in the role of Indian spy Hamza Ali Mazari, who infiltrates Pakistan’s terror-criminal network. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in lead roles.
Released worldwide on March 19, the film received an overwhelming response at the box office, making it one of the biggest cinematic successes of the year.