Cinema remembers the brave: Aditya Dhar reacts to Sandeep Vanga’s lavish praise
Aditya Dhar responded to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s praise for Dhurandhar, calling it a meaningful validation of his filmmaking journey.
stalwart Director Aditya Dhar has responded warmly to filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga after he publicly praised the film and its performances, as the Ranveer Singh-starrer continues its stellar run at the box office and inches closer to the Rs 500 crore club in India.
Aditya Dhar shared an emotional note on Instagram acknowledging Vanga’s words of appreciation. Without altering the original message, Dhar wrote, “Thank you, my dearest Sandeep. On your part, it means a lot. I have always admired the fearlessness with which you stand by your cinema and your belief in unapologetic, masculine storytelling.”
He said, “Dhurandhar was shaped with honesty, restraint and conviction – your words give that journey its quiet validation. Grateful for voices like yours who keep Indian cinema honest, rooted and strong. Two filmmakers, taking different paths – yet walking as brothers towards a stronger cinema and a braver tomorrow for our country. Cinema remembers the brave, not the congenial.”
Sandeep Reddy Vanga did it shared his appreciation for the first stalwartAppreciated its craft and performance. In his post, he highlighted the film’s controlled story, music and direction, while singling out Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh for their intense portrayals. “Dhurandhar is built like a man who doesn’t talk much and has a masculine spine… The title Dhurandhar fits as the film moves with dominance and ferocity. The portrayal is very clear with zero chaos. Music, performances, screenplay and direction are top notch. #AkshayKhanna sir and @RanveerOfficial wiped out the air and just disappeared into the characters effortlessly. To make everyone feel the real weight @AdityadharFilms Thank you for the untold sacrifice (sic).”
Critics and audiences alike have noted it stalwart It is known for its character-driven action and restrained but powerful narrative approach.
beyond critical praise, box office performance of the film Continues to impress. Directed by Aditya Dhar, stalwart It collected an estimated Rs 22.50 crore on its 15th day (Friday), taking its total collection in India to Rs 483 crore. With global earnings crossing Rs 730 crore, the film is now just one step away from joining the exclusive club of Rs 500 crore domestically.
