Ameesha Patel did not settle for a routine congratulatory post after watching the wave around Dhurandhar 2. Instead, she delivered a sharply worded endorsement that instantly cut through the noise, calling the film an “eye opener” and saluting Aditya Dhar for putting actors, not internet hype, at the center of his casting choices.
Her reaction arrived as Dhurandhar 2 continued to dominate conversation across the Hindi film industry following its March 19, 2026 release. With celebrities, trade voices and audiences all weighing in on the film’s scale and impact, Patel’s post stood out because it tapped into a larger debate about what mainstream Bollywood rewards today, visibility or performance.
Ameesha Patel’s Praise For Dhurandhar 2
Patel shared her thoughts on X on March 24 and wrote, “Eye opener. Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project, casted actors and not instagrammars [sic] who trend at parties. Stop making projects and start making films.”
The post quickly gained attention because it framed Dhurandhar 2 as more than a hit film. It positioned the Aditya Dhar directorial as a creative statement at a time when casting conversations in the industry often extend beyond acting ability to digital reach and lifestyle visibility. Coming from Patel, whose career has been shaped by traditional big-screen stardom, the remark carried added bite.
Why Aditya Dhar’s Casting Choices Are Driving The Conversation
Directed and written by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 stars Ranveer Singh in the lead and features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor. Released theatrically by Jio Studios, the action thriller has emerged as one of the biggest Hindi box office stories of 2026 so far, with its theatrical run sparking strong industry chatter around both its scale and execution.
That is where Patel’s comment lands with precision. The conversation around Dhurandhar 2 is not just about business, but about the confidence of its ensemble. Dhar has packed the film with recognisable screen talent across generations, giving the project a performance-driven identity even within a commercial action framework. In that context, Patel’s praise reads less like a casual compliment and more like an endorsement of a filmmaking instinct many in the industry believe has been fading.
Dhurandhar The Revenge Broke All Records
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge is holding the box office in a vice-like grip, even with a natural midweek slowdown setting in. After an explosive launch, the Aditya Dhar directorial recorded an estimated 15 percent drop from Monday on Tuesday, yet still stayed near the Rs 50 crore mark on day six, a sign that its first week run remains remarkably strong.
Early estimates place the film at around Rs 48 crore nett in Hindi on Tuesday. Across languages, the day’s haul went past Rs 50 crore nett, powered in part by solid dubbed version business, especially in Telugu markets. That takes the six-day total to roughly Rs 490 crore nett in India, leaving the Rs 500 crore milestone within touching distance today. Film also crossed 800 crore worldwide gross.
Why Patel’s Career Perspective Gives The Comment Weight
What makes the post resonate further is Patel’s own journey in Hindi cinema. She returned to the center of the theatrical conversation with Gadar 2 in 2023, reprising Sakeena opposite Sunny Deol in Anil Sharma’s blockbuster sequel.
Her comment on Dhurandhar 2, then, comes from an actor closely associated with an era when star power had to be matched by on-screen recall. Patel has also publicly indicated that Gadar 3 and Humraaz 2 are in development, linking her current phase to legacy-driven theatrical cinema once again.
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