Box Office Baap: Rajinikanth praises Aditya Dhar after the success of Dhurandhar 2
Rajinikanth’s praise for Dhurandhar 2 is making headlines as the film continues to dominate the box office. Know here what he said about Aditya Dhar.

Superstar Rajinikanth has praised director Aditya Dhar after the huge box office collection. stalwart 2, calling him “the father of the box office” in a social media post. This support comes as the film continues to dominate the theaters and cross major milestones within just a few days of its release.
Rajinikanth’s response, shared on March 23, joins the growing list of voices from the industry supporting the film. Congratulating Ranveer Singh and the entire team, he described the film as a must-watch film, which will further increase its momentum at the box office.
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What did Rajinikanth say about the film?
In his post, Rajinikanth praised Dhar’s direction and the impact of the film, highlighting its strong reception among the audience. His use of the phrase “box office ka baap” immediately gained attention online, with fans broadcasting the message across all platforms.
what movie is it #Dhurandhar2 !!! Aditya Dhar Box Office Baap!!! Big congratulations to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. Every Indian must watch the film. Jai Hind @adityadharfilms @RanveerOfficial– Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) 23 March 2026
This statement has become a talking point, which shows the scale of appreciation the film has received from the entire industry.
How is Dhurandhar 2 performing commercially?
This film, released in multiple languages on March 19, has emerged as one of the biggest openers of the year. Due to strong occupancy and consistent weekend growth, it has crossed Rs 400 crore in India and Rs 700 crore globally.
The early premiere and positive buzz among the people contributed to its momentum, which helped the film maintain consistent collections across various territories.
Who else has reacted to the film?
Many leading actors including Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Akshay Kumar and Vijay Deverakonda have also shared their appreciation on social media.
The cast of the film includes names like Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt.
Directed by Dhar, the sequel continues the story of Hamza’s life as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, before he went to Pakistan for his mission to destroy terrorism against India.
With strong box office figures and continued support, stalwart 2 continues to be a major release shaping the commercial landscape this year.