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'Dhurandhar' Success Reshapes Film Industry's View
7 Oct
Summary
- Dhurandhar's success has shifted filmmaker perceptions of 90s/2000s actors.
- Akshay Khanna and Rakesh Bedi praised for their Dhurandhar roles.
- Villain portrayals have evolved significantly since the 1970s.
The immense success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has significantly altered the cinematic landscape, particularly concerning actors from the 1990s and 2000s. Shehzad Khan, son of the late Ajit Khan, believes the franchise has created new opportunities for these performers to reclaim prominent roles on the big screen.
This resurgence follows the critical acclaim garnered by Akshaye Khanna and Rakesh Bedi for their performances in the first and second parts of 'Dhurandhar.' Khan noted that directors' perspectives have changed, leading to a renewed interest in hit characters and actors from the specified eras.
Khan also elaborated on the evolution of villainous characters, stating that contemporary actors like Arjun Rampal, who portrayed a villain in 'Dhurandhar,' represent a different genre compared to iconic 1970s antagonists such as Ranjeet and Pran. The franchise's recent installments, released in late 2025 and early 2026, have achieved record-breaking success, reportedly grossing over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide.
The films were directed by National Award winner Aditya Dhar and featured a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt.
