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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli praise ‘Dhurandhar 2’; director Aditya Dhar reacts

Power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli praise Dhurandhar 2; director Aditya Dhar expresses gratitude for their heartfelt reviews.

By Srijoni Dutta

Apr 07, 2026 15:10 IST

Dhurandhar 2 is winning hearts, and now Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have praised the film. On Monday, they shared their positive reviews of the Ranveer Singh starrer on Instagram.

The director, Aditya Dhar, replied to their messages, thanking them and expressing how happy he is to receive praise from such well-known stars.

Anushka Sharma calls Aditya Dhar ‘fiercely original’

Tagging Aditya Dhar, Anushka wrote on her Instagram story, "What a fantastic film you've made! It takes so much conviction to make an almost four-hour-long film. Gripping, immersive, meticulously crafted—the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely original and assured filmmaker."

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She also praised her first co-star Ranveer Singh, "You seized a once-in-a-lifetime character and delivered a solid, flawless performance." Anushka further acknowledged the supporting cast: "Madhavan, Rampal, Rakesh Bedi Sir, and each and every fantastic actor in the film—every performance lands perfectly; the film is unthinkable without each of you. Many congratulations to everyone behind this one."

To which Aditya Dhar reposted the story and replied, "This is truly overwhelming coming from such an exceptional talent like you. Thank you so much, Anushka. It only pushes us to aim higher, to tell stories with honesty, heart and purpose, and to keep striving to create something that truly moves people."

Virat Kohli praises Aditya Dhar calling him a ‘genius’

Virat Kohli shared his review, saying, "Saw the film today and dare I say that I've never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made in India. It brought out every kind of emotion to the surface and I didn't flinch once for almost 4 hours. @adityadharfilms your talent and conviction is reflected in what you've created. Hats off to you. You're a genius. And although all actors were great in their roles BUT @ranveersingh you have attained a different level after this movie and your performance was beyond brilliant. Absolutely WOW."

Aditya Dhar replies

Director Aditya Dhar reposted the story and wrote,"Woowww! Can't believe this is happening. Virat, this genuinely means so much. Been a fan since your Under-19 WC days. Watching a once-in-a-generation legend show love like this just hits different. The way you carry the country every time you step out inspires us, in our own small way. We'll always try to make India proud with our films. Jai Hind."

Box office success of Dhurandhar 2

Dhurandhar, released last December, became the highest-earning film in one language. Dhurandhar 2 beat its total earnings in just 11 days and crossed Rs 1,000 crore in India by day 18, becoming the second-highest grosser after Pushpa 2.

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The praise from Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli shows that Dhurandhar 2 is loved by everyone and keeps audiences hooked. Their words highlight the movie’s great acting and careful making.

Director Aditya Dhar’s thanks show the hard work of the cast, crew, and fans who made the film a success. With both critics and audiences loving it, Dhurandhar 2 is one of the most memorable movies recently.

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