When Vicky Kaushal calls a film “nothing short of gold standard,” Bollywood pays attention. His endorsement of Dhurandhar The Revenge is not just another congratulatory celebrity post, but a note loaded with creative respect, personal history and industry weight, especially because it is directed by Aditya Dhar, the filmmaker with whom Kaushal delivered one of modern Hindi cinema’s defining war dramas.
In an Instagram story, Kaushal congratulated Dhar and the team in deeply admiring terms. “#DhurandharTheRevenge @adityadharfilms !!! I’m so shook, so proud and in absolute awe of the craft, hard work and sincerity with which you have made this film. Nothing short of gold standard. You deserve every bit of this success. Congratulations bhai,” he wrote.
He reserved equally warm praise for Ranveer Singh, adding, “@ranveersingh you inspire me brother. Your finesse and flare as an actor is unmatched. Honsla Eendhan Badla.”
Vicky Kaushal And Aditya Dhar Share A Proven Creative Bond
Kaushal’s words landed with added resonance because his association with Dhar goes back to Uri: The Surgical Strike, the 2019 blockbuster that proved transformative for both men. Dhar announced himself as a director of commanding scale and emotional clarity, while Kaushal’s turn as Major Vihaan Shergill became a landmark performance in his career.
Their connection has remained warm off screen as well. After Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcomed their son, Dhar had publicly reflected on the emotional full-circle moment around the name Vihaan, echoing Kaushal’s iconic character from Uri. That history gives Kaushal’s latest applause an added layer of sincerity, and it also makes his reaction to Dhar’s current triumph feel especially significant.
A Box Office Storm Powers Dhar’s Action Spectacle
Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar The Revenge released in March 2026 and stars Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the action thriller has turned into a massive theatrical event, crossing Rs 1400 crore worldwide.
Kaushal’s shoutout to editor Shivkumar V. Panicker, composer Shashwat Sachdev, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and the wider crew suggested that the film’s impact is being felt as a triumph of collective craft, not merely star power. His closing line, “Each and every department… the whole team… kudos! Aap sabhi Dhurandhar ho!”, framed the response around the strength of the entire unit and underlined how strongly the film’s technical execution has landed with peers in the industry. That admiration also arrives at a moment when Kaushal’s own career choices are drawing sustained attention.
Kaushal’s Winning Streak Keeps The Spotlight On His Voice
Kaushal’s recent run has strengthened his standing as both a bankable star and an actor with range. In 2023, he headlined Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Sam Bahadur, with the latter earning wide praise for his portrayal of Sam Manekshaw. In 2024, he appeared in Bad Newz alongside Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, and in 2025, Chhaava became a major box office high point in his career.
The road ahead looks equally ambitious. Kaushal will star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, one of the most closely watched Hindi films on the horizon. He is also attached to Mahavatar, another confirmed theatrical project that adds to a phase in his career defined by scale, star power and growing consistency at the box office.
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