Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan is a fan of Aditya Dhar, but he won’t make Dhurandhar
Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan says that he likes Aditya Dhar’s style of storytelling and is happy with the success of Dhurandhar, but he would never make a film based on the same pattern.
Twenty One director Sriram Raghavan recently commented on the success of stalwartAditya Dhar’s film has emerged as the biggest Indian film of the year – commercially and critically – but Raghavan said he would not make such a film,
Raghavan, known for his nuanced and profound storytelling, was appreciated for stalwart As for what it has done for Hindi cinema, he also said that he would not want to follow the pattern that Dhar had adopted in his film. The 62-year-old said in an interview with The Hindu: “It is a Well made film with great performancesBut this is not our kind of film. We have to understand that we are living in different times. stalwart There is a movie. It’s performing great and it should. But this is not the only format. If I started following it, it would be the most stupid thing to do.”
The director further recalled sharing his National Award andhadhun (2018) with torrent Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). Raghavan praised Dhar’s storytelling style and said, “He has a different kind of sensibility and craft, and I love watching his films, but it’s not something I would make.”
Raghavan’s latest movie, twenty-oneTells the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, who were martyred during the India-Pakistan war Of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest gallantry award. Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia are debuting in the film. The cast also includes Rahul Dev and Jaideep Ahlawat with the late Dharmendra in his last big screen appearance.
Raghavan’s last film, Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, was described as a love story, showcasing his ability to blend genres and keep the audience engaged.
