Ram Gopal Varma has lauded Aditya Dhar's new film, "Dhurandhar," starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, calling it a "quantum leap in Indian cinema". Varma shared his views on X, stating that the film has the potential to reshape mainstream cinema.

Varma didn't just call "Dhurandhar" a film; he declared it a transformative cinematic event. He believes Dhar has single-handedly altered the future of Indian cinema, both in the North and South. According to Varma, the film's achievement goes beyond scale, delivering a vision experienced visually and psychologically. Dhar doesn't just direct scenes but engineers states of mind, immersing characters and audiences.

Varma emphasized that "Dhurandhar" commands attention from the very first shot, turning viewers into accomplices in the unfolding events. He described the film as unapologetically aggressive in its storytelling. Varma praised the writing and staging, noting the screenplay's precision and the lethal silences. He highlighted Dhar's mastery over narrative pressure, creating tension that ultimately explodes with operatic brutality.

He also applauded the film's confidence in trusting viewers to grasp emotional depths without spoon-feeding backstories. Varma sees this belief in the audience's intelligence as a defining trait that sets "Dhurandhar" apart.

Varma also praised the film's technical aspects, noting that the sound design stalks the scenes, and the camera circles like a predator. He further added that the action isn't choreographed for applause but is perspectively justified and extremely ugly, as real violence should feel.

Dhar responded to Varma's praise, expressing that his words felt unreal and deeply personal. He recalled arriving in Mumbai with dreams shaped by Varma's films, stating that Varma's films taught him how to think dangerously.

Released on December 5th, "Dhurandhar" has already made a significant impact. Shraddha Kapoor has also expressed her admiration for "Dhurandhar".