Bollywood’s festive box-office season just got louder, and this time it isn’t an action sequence or a dramatic plot twist making noise—it’s Akshay Kumar. The superstar has added his voice to the ever-growing chorus of admiration for Dhurandhar, the latest high-octane drama directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna.
On Wednesday, Akshay took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his reaction, and his words instantly became the headline of the day.
He wrote, “Watched Dhurandhar and I’m blown away. What a gripping tale and you’ve simply nailed it @AdityaDharFilms. We need our stories to be told in a hard-hitting way and I’m so glad the audiences are giving the film all the love it deserves.”
While Dhurandhar has received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, the audience has turned it into the conversation starter of the season. Packed with gritty espionage warfare, real-life geopolitical references, and explosive performances, the film has become one of the most dissected mainstream releases of recent months.
Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Jaskirat Singh Rangi—an Indian operative infiltrating Karachi’s criminal labyrinth has especially become the focal point of public chatter. Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna’s magnetic presence as Rehman Dakait has sparked a wave of recreations and fan tributes online.
Lengthy runtime? No problem. The 3-hour-34-minute thriller has smashed its way past ₹100 crore in the opening weekend alone. Each day’s collection has reinforced one truth the audience is fully invested. In an industry where OTT valuations have largely dipped, Dhurandhar has delivered a shocker: Netflix has reportedly acquired streaming rights for both parts of the film for a staggering ₹130 crore.
Aditya Dhar, who announced himself with the blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike in 2019, seems to have laid the foundation for something bigger. Fan theories are already connecting the dots between Uri and Dhurandhar, speculating that Dhar might be crafting a unified action universe. With the film’s cliffhanger ending confirming a second chapter—Dhurandhar 2 is set for release on March 19, 2026, the stage is set for a massive cinematic showdown. The sequel is expected to clash with Yash’s much-anticipated pan-India film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, promising an electrifying box-office battle during next year’s Eid period.
Akshay Kumar’s endorsement has added fuel to an already blazing fire. His appreciation comes not just as a peer but as an actor known for starring in patriotic and high-adrenaline narratives himself. His stamp of approval often pushes fence-sitting audiences straight into theatres—and early trends already show a spike in mid-week bookings after his tweet. With this gesture, Akshay has joined Deepika Padukone and several industry voices who’ve publicly applauded the film’s ambition and emotional depth.
Whether it’s the numbers, the performances, the scale, or the brewing fan theories, Dhurandhar has become more than just another Friday release. It’s a cultural moment—one that now carries a glowing testimonial from Akshay Kumar himself. As the film continues to roar through theatres and prepares for its OTT entry, one thing is already clear: Dhurandhar is not slowing down anytime soon.