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Varma Slams 'Dumb' Toxic vs. 'Smart' Dhurandhar
22 Feb
Summary
- Filmmaker praises Dhurandhar for respecting audience intelligence.
- Dhurandhar surpasses KGF 2 globally, becoming fourth highest-grossing.
- Varma contrasts raw Dhurandhar action with Toxic's physics-defying stunts.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again voiced his admiration for Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. Varma's continued praise comes as Dhurandhar prepares for a significant box office competition against Geethu Mohandas's film Toxic, starring Yash. The competition is set for March 19, 2026.
Varma highlighted Dhurandhar's gripping narrative and strong performances, asserting it respects audience intelligence unlike Toxic. He contended that Dhurandhar achieved global success, surpassing KGF: Chapter 2 worldwide to become the fourth highest-grossing Indian film. Varma also contrasted the films' action sequences, describing Dhurandhar's as raw and real, while calling Toxic's as physics-mocking.
The industry is keenly observing the 'Dhuroxic' term coined by Varma, which frames the anticipated box office clash. Dhurandhar features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan, alongside Ranveer Singh.
