Ranveer, Ramayana shooting back-to-back with Ranbir: Actor Abhay Arora
Actor Abhay Arora talks about shooting Dhurandhar and Ramayan together with Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor. He also addressed the claims of publicity around Dhurandhar and shared his experience of working with director Aditya Dhar.
Actor Abhay Arora, who played Yasir stalwartrevealed that she has secured a role Ramayana The Ranveer Singh-starrer turned out to be a massive hit in two parts even before its release. In an exclusive interview, Abhay shared his experience of shooting both the films together.
Describing his busy schedule, he said that he will be shooting stalwart in Bangkok and then the next morning to report for Ramayan with Ranbir Kapoor. The newcomer praised the professionalism and kindness of both the stars and stressed how important it is to work with such individuals.
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on juggling stalwart And Ramayana
Speaking to India Today, Abhay said, “I cannot reveal the role in Ramayana right now. But I would like to tell you that within a few hours I was shooting the film. stalwart Filming in Bangkok and then Ramayana Next morning with Ranbir. I’ve worked closely with them, and I really like the kind of human beings they are, which is very important.”
Ranveer and Ranbir’s working style
When Abhay was asked about the differences between the two actors, he said that both are hardworking and professional. He said that he has seen him work for 15 to 16 hours a day, which highlights his dedication and ability to sustain a long career.
He said, “They say it’s easy to get somewhere, but difficult to sustain yourself, staying there for a long time tells a lot about both of them and how hard-working they are. Everyone has a different way of looking at things, their approach towards things is different. But they both are very soft-spoken and big-hearted.”
stalwart was more physically challenging
On which project was in greater demand, Abhay said stalwart It was more difficult physically. He explained that the two roles were very different – one a gangster and the other a mythological character. According to him, maintaining a balance between such contradictory characters was a challenge that many professionals face.
Responds to promotional claims
addressing that claim stalwart It is a propaganda film. Abhay said that it is natural for opinions to differ in a country of 1.5 billion people. He emphasized that the word ‘propaganda’ should be clearly understood.
The actor said, “This is a story that is based on real life events, real spies’ murders, real life events. We had demonetisation, we had 26/11. We are talking about it extensively to let our audience know what it is all about. It is not a fiction. So, if something is part of the real story, it cannot be called propaganda.”
Praised the excellent detailing of director Aditya Dhar
Speaking about working with director Aditya Dhar, Abhay praised his attention to detail and professionalism. He said that after Nitesh Tiwari, Dhar was the second director with whom he worked. stalwart Was released earlier.
“Everyone is talking about Aditya Dhar’s amazing detailing. I would say he is a tremendous person to work with. He was actually the second director I worked with. I had worked with Nitish Tiwari before him. But stalwart It was a coincidence to come first. And really, it’s amazing. He (Aditya) is a wonderful person, he will take very good care of you, is very precise in his work. It was a great experience to be around a guy like that, such a professional,” he said.
‘Ranveer made me feel like family’
On working with Ranveer, Abhay described him as a wonderful person and a professional with positive energy. “He would make me feel like a part of his family. I remember sharing a cup of coffee with him. We were drinking coffee in the same cup and he is the same kind of person. It’s great to work with him,” she said.
Dhurandhar 2 Currently, it is performing strongly at the box office. According to trade website, the film has crossed the total worldwide lifetime collection of its predecessor in just 11 days Sacnilk. First stalwartReleased four months ago on December 5, 2025, it has earned Rs 1,307.35 crore globally, while Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 1,360 crore worldwide. Apart from Ranveer, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.
RamayanaOn the other hand, it will also be released in two parts. The first part of the mythological film will release on Diwali this year. Along with Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sunny Deol, Yash and Sai Pallavi.