I'm still processing it: Arjun Rampal says he's humbled by Dhurandhar 2 response

Arjun Rampal, who plays Major Iqbal in Dhurandhar 2, said he is still processing the response to the film. The actor credited the film's team for shaping his villainous role of ISI chief.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its strong box office run, gathering momentum through strong word-of-mouth. If Ranveer Singh's fiery dual avatar as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza is garnering attention, Arjun Rampal as the film's formidable antagonist is a standout, too. As Major Iqbal, he adds understated menace to villainy, maintaining that vibe from the first film of the franchise, Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar 2 brings back Aditya Dhar as director, and the film has not only opened to impressive numbers but is holding steady at the global box office, with audiences and critics alike praising the film's scale, storytelling, and performances. A substantial part of the spotlight right now is on Rampal, whose layered portrayal has struck a chord with the public. The actor himself, however, appears to be taking it all in with quiet disbelief.

“Thank you. I don’t even know what to do. I’m still kind of processing it and just absorbing it,” he tells India Today. Widely regarded as one of his finest performances in recent years, Rampal is quick to deflect individual credit, framing his work as a product of collaboration rather than personal brilliance.

“I’m as good as my directors, I guess,” he says when asked how he is so good at being a baddie on-screen. Instagram/@arjunrampal

He expands on that thought, underlining just how demanding the role was and how crucial the creative team proved in shaping it. “I think it’s a very challenging part, and if it wasn’t for Aditya Dhar and our DOP Vikash and Ojas, I don’t think I would have gotten there.”

That collaborative effort is evident on screen. Dhurandhar 2 builds its tension not just through narrative stakes but through visual intensity and performance detail.