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Kashyap Praises Dhurandhar, Calls Out Propaganda
4 Jan
Summary
- Anurag Kashyap lauded Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar for its execution.
- Kashyap identified two dialogues as 'propaganda' but praised the filmmaking.
- Dhurandhar has grossed over Rs 1000 crore globally; sequel planned.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has offered his perspective on Aditya Dhar's spy thriller, Dhurandhar, commending its overall execution while pinpointing specific elements he found problematic. Kashyap acknowledged the film's intense portrayal of spies and patriotism, stating that the core of the narrative resonated with him.
Despite his praise for the filmmaking, Kashyap identified two dialogues as "propaganda," specifically R Madhavan's character's line about the future of the country and Ranveer Singh's closing remark, "Ye naya India hai." However, he stressed that these moments did not detract from the film's brilliant execution, drawing parallels to acclaimed Hollywood films like "The Hurt Locker."
Dhurandhar, released on December 5, has achieved remarkable commercial success, surpassing Rs 1000 crore at the global box office. A sequel is already slated for release on March 19, indicating continued audience interest in the franchise.
