Ram Gopal Varma praises Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised the spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, for its authentic character development and grounded approach to violence.

In social media posts, Varma highlighted that the film features ‘living, breathing characters’ that feel relatable to the audience. He specifically commended the film for not treating its protagonist as a ‘walking poster’ who must be worshipped in every scene, noting that the character is allowed to be quiet, make mistakes, or even appear insignificant in certain moments.

Varma contrasted the film’s use of violence with other big-budget productions, suggesting that in ‘Dhurandhar’, violence carries context rather than being mere spectacle. His comments have sparked discussions online, with some viewers interpreting his critique of spectacle-driven cinema as an indirect comparison to other major upcoming releases.