When Karan Johar speaks, Bollywood listens. And what he said about Dhurandhar: The Revenge was nothing short of a standing ovation in words.
Having earlier publicly admitted to suffering from “Dhurandhar FOMO” while filming on a location without cinema access, KJo finally watched the film — and he did not hold back. Sportskeeda His Instagram review landed like a thunderbolt across the industry, validating what audiences had already felt since opening day.
Karan Johar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge Review — Key Highlights
| Aspect | What KJo Said |
|---|---|
| On the Film Overall | “So much more than hyper alpha energy and patriotism” |
| On Aditya Dhar | “Absolutely astounding and outstanding filmmaker” |
| On Ranveer Singh | “Career BEST work — an artist of huge calibre for the ages” |
| On the Antagonist’s Portrayal | Praised the humanisation and layered backstory |
| On the Craft | “Impeccable craft, soundscape, all-round cinematic prowess” |
| Personal Nostalgia | Reminded him of pure solid Hindi cinema in single screens in the 70s |
| Box Office Confidence | “Records todke ghusega bhi aur har record maarega bhi” |
| Global Box Office (as of review) | ₹1,000+ crore |
What Exactly Did KJo Say?
Johar praised the heart-wrenching backstory of Jaskirat Singh Rangi played by Ranveer Singh, the heartbreaking sacrifices made for the motherland, and the humanisation of even the antagonist — calling Aditya Dhar a filmmaker who “not only raises the mainstream bar but creates a new one.”
On Ranveer Singh, he was equally effusive. KJo called Dhurandhar: The Revenge Ranveer’s career best — praising his emotional moments, restrained silences and undeniable screen presence, and declaring him “an artist of huge calibre for the ages” and “True Dhurandhar Movie Star.” Heavy
Reflecting on his personal viewing experience, Johar noted that the film reminded him of the era when he watched powerful Hindi films in single-screen theatres during the 1970s — adding that Dhurandhar: The Revenge made him feel proud and grateful to be part of the film industry today. Business Standard
The Industry Response
Karan Johar is not alone in his praise — celebrities including Alia Bhatt, SS Rajamouli, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, Rajinikanth, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and Ananya Panday have all publicly lauded the film since its March 19 release.
For our complete box office tracking of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, day-by-day collection updates, and the full cast and crew breakdown, visit TechnoSports’ Bollywood box office section. Also check out our feature on Aditya Dhar’s filmography and rise as Bollywood’s most exciting action director.
