Saif Ali Khan Praises Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar For 'Getting It Right, Says Industry Needs To Be 'Braver'

Dhurandhar

has changed Indian cinema forever, according to many. Not just Bollywood, the Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar spy actioner also created waves in the South. Months after the blockbuster success of its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the franchise continues to garner praise for its brilliant storytelling, performances, scale, action sequences, and more. Saif Ali Khan is the latest celebrity to laud the film. While talking about changing audience preferences, the Kartavya actor spoke about the massive success of Dhurandhar. He stressed the need to be more conscious yet braver while making films.

Saif Ali Khan Praises Dhurandhar

Saif, in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, said that he wants to contribute more to Indian cinema. While acknowledging that he has had films that missed the mark, he said that it is easier to get things wrong. However, he added, "We should get it right more often and be braver. Just the difference, I mean, I go back to the popularity and the commercial success of something like Dhurandhar and other movies. Why is that gap so huge?"The Devara actor further said that things are now changing in Indian cinema. He wants to push himself further as he is conscious that every film should count. Saif added that he wants his next film to matter.

He was last seen in Kartavya, which, according to Saif, could have had a different ending.

Saif Ali Khan On Dhurandhar's Music

In the same interview, Saif also said that he believes there is a clear distinction between the time before and after Dhurandhar. He added that it was up to people to decide whether they wanted to adapt, catch up, and embrace change. The actor expressed that creating exceptional music by blending influences from across the world, instead of making a separate album for every film, seemed like a natural approach. He also emphasised the importance of not being hesitant about using English.While praising the film’s remixes and music, Saif specifically mentioned dance number Shararat, which featured Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza. He said that the innovative song can change the way filmmakers approach casting female stars for special dance numbers. Saif added that treating such performances as regular songs, with artists enjoying themselves like they would at a wedding, made them feel more natural and appealing.Meanwhile, on the work front, Saif will be next seen Priyadarshan's Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar. He also has a period drama in the pipeline.