When Vicky Kaushal — the man who worked directly with director Aditya Dhar on the landmark Uri: The Surgical Strike — goes out of his way to rave about Dhurandhar: The Revenge, you know something special has hit the screens. And that’s exactly what happened on April 1, 2026, when the Chhaava actor took to Instagram to drop one of the warmest, most heartfelt celebrity reviews Bollywood has seen in a while.
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What Did Vicky Kaushal Say? — Key Highlights at a Glance
| Who He Praised | What He Said |
|---|---|
| Aditya Dhar (Director) | Called his craft and hard work “nothing short of gold standard” |
| Ranveer Singh (Lead Actor) | Said he is “inspired” by his brother’s finesse and flair |
| R. Madhavan | Praised his performance as “a joy to watch” |
| Rakesh Bedi | Gave him a warm shoutout — “Tussi kamaal ho” |
| Mustafa Ahmed | Said “Swaad aa gaya” for his act |
| Shiv Kumar Panicker (Editor) | Called it his “toughest and best work till date” |
| Entire Team | Signed off with “Aap sabhi Dhurandhar ho” |
The Full Story: A Director’s Favourite Actor Reviews His Director’s Film
There’s something genuinely touching about this. Vicky Kaushal, who shares a deeply personal bond with director Aditya Dhar — having worked together on Uri: The Surgical Strike, a film that became a watershed moment in Indian action cinema — was one of the most eagerly awaited voices to comment on Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Vicky had previously told the media that while he loved the first film, work commitments meant he hadn’t yet seen the second. The moment he returned to Mumbai, watching Dhurandhar The Revenge was clearly a priority.
His Instagram Stories review was genuine, specific, and full of warmth. He wasn’t just ticking the box of supporting a colleague — he went person by person, department by department, showering the team with deserved praise.
For Ranveer Singh, Vicky’s admiration was particularly striking. “Your finesse and flair as an actor is unmatched,” he wrote, calling the superstar his inspiration. Given how fiercely competitive and yet deeply collegial Bollywood’s leading men can be, this kind of public admiration speaks volumes.
Why This Matters — Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s Growing Buzz
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already crossed ₹750 crore at the Indian box office in its second week — making it one of the strongest Hindi spy thrillers ever made. The film has been praised by stars across industries, including Ram Charan, Rajinikanth, Shiva Rajkumar, and now Vicky Kaushal. Stay updated on its box office journey with our Bollywood box office tracker on TechnoSports.
Vicky Kaushal himself is gearing up for Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali — one of the most anticipated films of 2027.
FAQs
Q: What did Vicky Kaushal say about Dhurandhar: The Revenge?
Vicky called the film “nothing short of gold standard,” praised Aditya Dhar’s direction, Ranveer Singh’s acting, and concluded his Instagram review saying “Aap sabhi Dhurandhar ho” — meaning the whole team deserves the title.
Q: What is Vicky Kaushal’s connection to director Aditya Dhar?
Vicky Kaushal starred in Aditya Dhar’s directorial debut Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), which was a massive box office hit and earned Vicky the National Award for Best Actor.
