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De: Dhurandhar 2 Lacks First Film's Thrills
20 Mar
Summary
- Shobhaa De found Dhurandhar 2 less engaging than the first part.
- Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt's performances were praised over Ranveer Singh.
- Akshaye Khanna's absence was noted as a loss for style and dance.
Columnist Shobhaa De has shared her review of Dhurandhar 2, released on March 19, stating it did not live up to the excitement of the first film. Despite the movie's four-hour length, De found it predictable, lacking the suspense and psychological depth that made the initial installment compelling. She described a sense of 'deja vu' and concluded that the film could not be considered a masterpiece.
De's praise was directed towards Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal and Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, whose performances she felt outshone Ranveer Singh's lead role. She lauded Rampal for his commanding presence and Dutt for his impeccable, menacing portrayal. The absence of Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait was noted as a significant loss, diminishing the film's style and impacting the quality of dance sequences, particularly referencing the iconic Baloch dance from the first movie.
Further critique was leveled at the script and music, which De found predictable. She observed that many audience members were disengaged, scrolling on their phones, which is not a sign of a captivating film. De also pointed out overly explanatory dialogues, excessive tropes, cliches, and repetitive action set pieces. While acknowledging a couple of clever twists, she expressed confusion about plot points in the finale, deeming it an anticlimax.
