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‘Patriotism with swag’: Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda and Preity Zinta laud Dhurandhar 2

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge receives strong reactions from Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda and Preity Zinta, who praise its performances, scale and storytelling.

By Surjosnata Chatterjee

Mar 19, 2026 10:05 IST

Actor Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has opened to strong early buzz, with several film personalities taking to social media to share their reactions after preview screenings. Among those praising the film are Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda and Preity Zinta.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar hit theatres with paid previews, generating strong word-of-mouth ahead of its full release.

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Celebs call it ‘patriotism with swag’, ‘mind blowing’

Sharing his reaction on X, Allu Arjun described the film as “patriotism with swag” and praised its scale and performances.

“A film that will make every patriot proud… Many clap-trapping moments… Technical brilliance,” he wrote, adding that R. Madhavan delivered a standout performance.

He also lauded Ranveer Singh, calling him “on fire,” and congratulated director Aditya Dhar for “hitting the ball out of the park.”



Vijay Deverakonda echoed similar enthusiasm, writing that the film could mark “something big” for Indian cinema.

“Immense love and respect to the entire cast and crew… Aditya Dhar is a mad genius,” he said, praising performances by Ranveer Singh, Madhavan and Arjun Rampal.



Preity Zinta calls film ‘mind blowing’

Actor Preity Zinta, who attended a special screening, also shared a detailed review on social media. Posting pictures with Madhavan and Rampal, she wrote:

“Direction, acting, music, editing, story… everything is mind blowing.”


She added that her mother expressed a desire to watch the film again in theatres, calling it an “immersive experience,” and praised the performances across the cast, including Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun.

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Strong start at box office expected

Initial responses indicate that Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a film that has managed to connect with the audience as well as the fraternity. The film, which is a mix of action and patriotism, is expected to have a great opening at the box office.

Buzz around the film suggests that the advance bookings and the responses received in the preview show indicate a great opening, and the numbers are expected to break new records.

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