Badshah reviews Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar franchise, calls it a 'statement': 'This is what the future looks like'
ETimes | April 9, 2026 7:39 AM CST
Singer-rapper Badshah is all praise for Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge , headlined by Ranveer Singh . The musician recently shared his glowing review of the films, calling them a bold step forward for Indian cinema.
‘You don’t watch it, you experience it’Taking to Instagram Stories, Badshah wrote that the Dhurandhar films go beyond conventional storytelling.
“They said, ‘You are not ready for this,’ and boy were they right. Dhurandhar 1 & 2 aren't just films; they're a statement. A bold reminder that Indian cinema is stepping into a new era. Fearless, experimental, and unapologetically original,” he shared.
The rapper further emphasised the immersive quality of the films, praising both their storytelling and music.
“You don't watch Dhurandhar; you experience it. And once you do, there's no going back to ordinary cinema. Music has elevated the film; film elevated the music. This is no nonsense. This is pure style,” he wrote, adding that he has lost count of how many times he has revisited the film and its scenes.
A franchise that keeps breaking recordsDhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which released on March 19, has continued its strong run at the box office even after 20 days. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned approximately Rs 1,030 crore (net) domestically, with the Indian gross standing at around Rs 1,240 crore.
Internationally, the film added Rs 4 crore on Day 20, taking its overseas total to about Rs 404 crore. This pushes the worldwide gross to roughly Rs 1,640 crore, underlining its blockbuster status.
The first installment, Dhurandhar (released in December 2025), had already emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year and the top single-language earner. The sequel surpassed its lifetime collection within just 11 days of release, cementing the franchise’s dominance at the box office.
Alongside Ranveer Singh, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, who reprise their roles in the high-octane sequel.
‘You don’t watch it, you experience it’Taking to Instagram Stories, Badshah wrote that the Dhurandhar films go beyond conventional storytelling.
“They said, ‘You are not ready for this,’ and boy were they right. Dhurandhar 1 & 2 aren't just films; they're a statement. A bold reminder that Indian cinema is stepping into a new era. Fearless, experimental, and unapologetically original,” he shared.
The rapper further emphasised the immersive quality of the films, praising both their storytelling and music.
“You don't watch Dhurandhar; you experience it. And once you do, there's no going back to ordinary cinema. Music has elevated the film; film elevated the music. This is no nonsense. This is pure style,” he wrote, adding that he has lost count of how many times he has revisited the film and its scenes.
A franchise that keeps breaking recordsDhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which released on March 19, has continued its strong run at the box office even after 20 days. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned approximately Rs 1,030 crore (net) domestically, with the Indian gross standing at around Rs 1,240 crore.
Internationally, the film added Rs 4 crore on Day 20, taking its overseas total to about Rs 404 crore. This pushes the worldwide gross to roughly Rs 1,640 crore, underlining its blockbuster status.
The first installment, Dhurandhar (released in December 2025), had already emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year and the top single-language earner. The sequel surpassed its lifetime collection within just 11 days of release, cementing the franchise’s dominance at the box office.
Alongside Ranveer Singh, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, who reprise their roles in the high-octane sequel.
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