Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has sparked a wave of excitement across social media after showering immense praise on director Aditya Dhar’s latest blockbuster franchise, Dhurandhar. Following the massive global success of Dhurandhar: In a recent interview, Rawal took to describing the film series not merely as a movie but as a “saga” that has redefined the espionage thriller genre in India. The actor, who is known for his own iconic portrayal of a character inspired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Uri: The Surgical Strike, admitted that he has already watched the first installment twice and the sequel once, finding himself completely mesmerized by the layered storytelling and the intense performances of the cast
In a candid moment that has since gone viral, Rawal confessed that for the first time in his long and illustrious career, he felt a genuine pang of “fear of missing out.” He revealed that after witnessing the sheer scale and detailing of the franchise, he told director Aditya Dhar that he wished he had been a part of this cinematic journey. The seasoned actor even shared a light-hearted anecdote about his conversation with Dhar, jokingly suggesting that since R. Madhavan’s character, Ajay Sanyal, is also inspired by Ajit Doval, there could easily be a plot twist involving a twin brother—a role he would be more than happy to step into. This witty remark has led fans to speculate whether the “Dhar-verse” might eventually see a crossover between Rawal’s Uri character and the Dhurandhar universe.
The Dhurandhar franchise, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has recently scripted history by becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian film series, crossing the ₹2,800 crore mark worldwide. Rawal pointed out that the beauty of the saga lies in how it balances high-octane action with deep, human flaws, rather than relying on typical “hero-elevation” tropes. He particularly lauded R. Madhavan and Ranveer Singh for their nuanced portrayals, noting that the franchise’s success is a testament to the audience’s hunger for sophisticated, gritty narratives. As Rawal prepares for his own upcoming release, Bhooth Bangla with Akshay Kumar, his public endorsement of Dhurandhar serves as a powerful validation of Aditya Dhar’s vision and the evolving landscape of Indian commercial cinema.
