After saying 'don't agree with 'Dhurandhar's politics,' Hrithik hypes Part-2
What's the story
Hrithik Roshan has once again praised the film Dhurandhar, despite earlier admitting to disagreements with its political stance. On X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his admiration for the film's cast and technical team, writing, "Still can't get DHURANDHAR out of my mind." He also highlighted director Aditya Dhar's work and commended Ranveer Singh's performance.
Detailed praise
Roshan praised 'Dhurandhar' cast and technical team
Roshan lauded Singh's transformation from "silent to fierce," called Akshaye Khanna his longtime favorite, and praised R. Madhavan for bringing "grace, strength, and dignity" to the screen. He also singled out Rakesh Bedi's performance as "phenomenal," adding that the makeup and prosthetics team deserved special recognition. "Can't wait for part 2!!!" he wrote.
Controversy
Roshan's earlier post sparked mixed reactions online
Roshan's praise came a day after his Instagram Story sparked debate. In that post, he called Dhurandhar a film that "pulls you into a vortex" and praised its storytelling but also addressed the commentary surrounding its political messaging. "I may disagree with the politics of it and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world," he wrote, triggering mixed reactions online. While some fans welcomed his honest take, others questioned the shift in tone.
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Some called him 'actor with spine'
Hrithik Roshan directly called out the politics in propaganda film Dhurandhar.
— Mohit Chauhan (@mohitlaws) December 10, 2025
He said, “I love the storytelling, but I disagree with the politics involved in #Dhurandhar.
We filmmakers should bear more responsibility as citizens of the world.
An actor with a spine🔥 pic.twitter.com/ifFizppMJT
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Others called him a hypocrite for his films like 'Fighter'
I'm really trying to understand Hrithik Roshan here 😭
— Wellu (@Wellutwt) December 10, 2025
Politics only becomes a problem when you’re not starring in the film. What kind of peak hypocrisy is this? Wtff pic.twitter.com/KLDvmDwGgU
Box office success
'Dhurandhar' continues to dominate box office
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is continuing its strong run at the box office. The film, which was released on December 5, has reportedly entered the ₹180 crore club within just six days of release. The movie features an ensemble cast including Singh, Khanna, Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. It's set against covert operations inspired by real geopolitical events and is the first part of a two-part series with Dhurandhar Part 2 scheduled for March 19, 2026.