Here’s a story that will make you rethink the power of cinema: Raveena Tandon was so blown away by Dhurandhar that she actually called Yami Gautam to apologize. Yes, you read that right—apologize. But why? Well, Raveena couldn’t stop gushing about Yami’s husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, and his blockbuster hit. And this is the part most people miss—it’s not just about the film’s success; it’s about how it reignited something in Bollywood that had been missing for a while. Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has become a cultural phenomenon, and Raveena’s reaction is just the tip of the iceberg.
During a candid conversation on the Zoom Spotlight podcast, Raveena shared her unfiltered thoughts after watching the film. She admitted, ‘I called Yami and said, “I’m sorry. I’m your husband’s biggest fan now. You’ll have to share my attention because he’s absolutely nailed it.”’ But here’s where it gets controversial: Raveena believes Dhurandhar has brought back the ‘hero’ in Hindi cinema—something she feels was missing until films like Pushpa and KGF came along. She praised Aditya Dhar as a ‘genius’ and called the film ‘mind-blowing,’ but is this a fair assessment? Or is it just nostalgia talking? Let’s discuss in the comments.
Raveena didn’t stop at Aditya; she showered praise on the entire cast, from Ranveer Singh (who, fun fact, was once a 10-year-old fan of hers!) to Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun. She even called out Rakesh Bedi and Gaurav Gera for their ‘amazing’ performances. But what makes Dhurandhar truly stand out? Released on December 5 last year, the film is set in the gritty streets of Lyari, Karachi, and weaves together covert intelligence missions with real-life geopolitical events like the Kandahar hijacking and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. With a whopping ₹1300 crore worldwide and ₹800 crore from India alone, it’s the highest-grossing Hindi film ever. And this is the part most people miss: Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to clash with Yash’s Toxic on March 19. Will it live up to the hype? Only time will tell.
Here’s a thought to ponder: Is Dhurandhar just another action flick, or is it a game-changer for Bollywood? Raveena Tandon thinks it’s the latter, but what do you think? Share your thoughts below—let’s spark a conversation!
