Dhurandhar Success Decoded: Madhur Bhandarkar Calls Aditya Dhar-Ranveer Singh Film a "Paradigm Shift" for Bollywood

The high-octane blockbuster Dhurandhar of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Saira Arjun, continues its unstoppable run at the box office. Released on December 5, the film has not only managed to impress fans and critics alike but also rewrite the commercial records of Bollywood. The acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, however, has joined the ranks of praise, labeling the picture a game-changer for the Indian film industry.

“A Big Paradigm Shift for Mumbai Film Industry”—Madhur Bhandarkar

Madhur Bhandarkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his opinions and analyze the reasons behind the astounding success of Dhurandhar. He stated in a long note that the film was the first of a new wave in Bollywood to come—one of strong story, varied actors, and production companies that were ready to back big scripts.

He wrote, “The film won’t only be a customary hit at the box office but it will also ignite a drastic shift in the Mumbai film industry post-Dhurandhar with content being the king, diverse talent being the choice of casting, and with production houses investing in scripts that connect with the huge audience.”

Bhandarkar, the artist behind the critically-acclaimed films like Fashion, Chandni Bar, and Babli Bouncer, added, “This one movie is going to change the Hindi cinema dynamics and the ways of blending Stories, Actors, and Conviction will mix.”

Industry Applauds Dhurandhar’s Impact

Madhur Bhandarkar is not alone in his praise for the film. Just today, Hrithik Roshan shared a post regarding how Dhurandhar has accompanied him long after he stepped out of the theatre. He called Aditya Dhar an “incredible maker”, Hrithik lauded Ranveer Singh’s transition from quiet intensity to vigorous action, and he described it as “damn consistent”.

He also commended Akshaye Khanna, recognizing him as his longtime favorite, and lauded veteran actor Rakesh Bedi for his “phenomenal” performance.

Dhurandhar Becomes a Box Office Monster

Dhurandhar has, in just six days, surpassed Rs 185 crores at the domestic box office. Given that the audience's enthusiasm is still at its peak, the film is foreseen by trade analysts to reach Rs 200 crores by the end of the first week. The movie's positive audience reception and captivating story-telling have made it one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025.

The film is receiving love from fans, critics are talking highly of it, and top-notch industry people are describing it as the proverbial turning point, all of which together convey that Dhurandhar is certainly on its way to become a defining film of modern Bollywood.