Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of Animal and Kabir Singh, has lauded Aditya Dhar's latest film, Dhurandhar, calling it a film that "carries a masculine spine". Vanga shared his review on social media, praising the film's "dominance and fierce" narrative.

Vanga, known for his own unapologetic and masculine storytelling, commended the film's clarity and lack of chaos. "Dhurandhar is built like a man who doesn't talk much & carries a masculine spine," Vanga stated. "The title fits because the film moves with dominance & fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music, performances, screenplay & direction are on the top".

He specifically highlighted the performances of Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh, noting how seamlessly they embodied their characters. He also thanked director Aditya Dhar for allowing audiences to experience the true weight of untold sacrifices.

Comparisons between Animal and Dhurandhar began surfacing with the release of Dhurandhar's trailers. Both films share similarities such as long runtimes, with Dhurandhar clocking in at 214 minutes, and both receiving an A rating.

Vanga's praise arrives amidst discussions and comparisons between the action depicted in Animal and Dhurandhar. Some critics and viewers have drawn parallels between Dhar's directing style and Vanga's own. Vanga's comments indicate his appreciation for Dhar's distinct approach.

Dhurandhar is reportedly performing well at the Indian box office, with second-week numbers exceeding expectations. According to reports, it is even dominating over the Hollywood film Avatar: Fire and Ash.