Vivek Oberoi praises Aditya Dhar, says Dhurandhar 2 projects India globally
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Vivek Oberoi praised Aditya Dhar and the team behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge. He highlighted how the film projects India's voice on a global stage.
Actor Vivek Oberoi on Wednesday praised filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the team behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge, highlighting how the film has helped take India’s voice to a global stage.
He made these remarks while speaking at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026.
Speaking about the blockbuster sequel, Oberoi said, “Aditya Dhar and the Dhurandhar team have projected India's voice globally,” underlining the growing recognition of Indian storytelling on international platforms.
He also noted the importance of film festivals like IFFD in celebrating not just on-screen talent, but also the work behind the camera.
Headlined by Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already become a major commercial hit, reportedly crossing Rs 700 crore worldwide since its March 19 release. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film boasts a multi-starrer cast including Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Arjun Rampal.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the sequel continues the story of the original Dhurandhar, which had been the highest-grossing Hindi film of its release year.
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