'Volcano waiting to erupt': 'Lootera' director gushes about Ranveer Singh
What's the story
Vikramaditya Motwane, the director of the critically acclaimed film Lootera, has praised actor Ranveer Singh's performance in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. In an interview with News18 Showsha, he described Singh as "like a volcano waiting to erupt," adding that his best work is still ahead of him. This comes after Singh's recent acclaim for his intense role in Dhurandhar.
Actor's dedication
'He immerses himself, dedicates himself completely': Motwane
Motwane recalled Singh's performance in Lootera, saying, "He is someone who gives so much to a role. He immerses himself, dedicates himself completely." "He is fully in - 100, 1,000%. He is someone who has so much in store." "I always end up feeling that there's a real volcano inside him that's going to erupt at some point in time." "You're just waiting for those moments to see it, with the right director guiding him."
Untapped potential
'We still haven't seen so much of what he's really...'
Motwane further emphasized Singh's untapped potential, saying, "I honestly love Ranveer, but I feel that we still haven't seen so much of what he's really capable of." "I think he is capable of so much more, and I really believe that his best is yet to come. There's so much inside him."
Industry insights
Motwane reflects on successful year for cinema
Motwane also shared his thoughts on a theatrically successful year, citing films like Dhurandhar, Saiyaara, Lokah, and Chhaava. He noted that these films had a sense of freshness and emotional connection that resonated with audiences. "The moment you give them that, it works," he added. His own series Black Warrant was one of the most talked-about OTT shows this year.