After weeks of absolute dominance at the box office, Dhurandhar has officially rewritten Hindi cinema history, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. Among the many voices celebrating
Aditya Dhar’s juggernaut is actor Vivek Oberoi, who shared an expansive and deeply evocative review, applauding the film’s craft, ambition, and performances. Vivek Oberoi On Aditya Dhar’s Cinematic Gamble
Having watched Aditya Dhar’s second directorial, Vivek Oberoi took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his admiration, describing Dhurandhar as an experience that transcends conventional cinema. “It is the jarring shock of a switch being flicked in a pitch-black room,” he wrote, setting the tone for a review steeped in metaphor and reverence.
Oberoi praised Dhar’s storytelling approach, noting that the filmmaker doesn’t merely narrate but allows the story to “bleed.” He added that Dhurandhar dares viewers to look away during its imposing 3 hours and 34 minutes, a challenge few films attempt, let alone sustain.
Comparing Dhurandhar To Animal
Drawing a parallel with Animal, Vivek remarked that Dhurandhar doesn’t just push cinematic boundaries, it tears through them. “Every frame casts a spell on the viewer, every character is etched masterfully,” he observed, suggesting that the film belongs to the rare category of works that leave a permanent mark on mainstream storytelling.
I finally watched #Dhurandhar after missing it in the GCC, and I am mind blown. This is more than cinema; it is the jarring shock of a switch being flicked in a pitch-black room.
If you have ever stood in the heavy, airless silence of a martyr’s home—where the walls are crowded… pic.twitter.com/39yxrCMR64
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) January 7, 2026
Praise For Ranveer Singh And The Ensemble Cast
Vivek reserved special admiration for Ranveer Singh, writing that the actor “burns with a subterranean fire simmering under restraint,” proving that silence can often be more unsettling than explosive theatrics. On Akshaye Khanna, he wrote, “This Dakait captures your heart,” underlining why the character has resonated so powerfully with audiences.
He also described R. Madhavan as the kind of patriotic mastermind he’s eager to see explored further in Dhurandhar Part 2. Meanwhile, Vivek paid tribute to his “legendary brother” Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal, crediting them with bringing a “weathered, granite-like gravity” that makes the film’s moral and physical battlefields feel palpably real.
A Salute Beyond Cinema
Concluding his post, Vivek Oberoi extended heartfelt gratitude to the men and women guarding the nation’s borders, acknowledging the real-world sacrifices that echo through Dhurandhar’s narrative. He also congratulated the entire team for creating what is now the highest-grossing Hindi film ever.
With the first chapter shattering records, anticipation has already shifted to Dhurandhar Part 2, which is slated to hit cinemas on March 19, 2026.
