{"id":3425,"date":"2026-03-24T15:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/03\/24\/ameesha-patel-calls-dhurandhar-2-an-eye-opener-urges-industry-to-make-films-not-projects-aditya-dhar-cast-actors-not-instagrammars-hindi-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:38:19","slug":"ameesha-patel-calls-dhurandhar-2-an-eye-opener-urges-industry-to-make-films-not-projects-aditya-dhar-cast-actors-not-instagrammars-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=3425","title":{"rendered":"Ameesha Patel calls Dhurandhar 2 an eye opener; urges industry to &#8216;make films, not projects&#8217;: &#8216;Aditya Dhar cast actors, not Instagrammars&#8217; | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-129780396,imgsize-54948,width-400,resizemode-4\/129780396.jpg\" alt=\"Ameesha Patel calls Dhurandhar 2 an eye opener; urges industry to 'make films, not projects': 'Aditya Dhar cast actors, not Instagrammars'\" title=\"Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is Ameesha Patel who has set off a parallel debate in the industry. The actor\u2019s sharp critique of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting part of the spotlight from box-office numbers to Bollywood\u2019s evolving priorities.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is Ameesha Patel who has set off a parallel debate in the industry. The actor\u2019s sharp critique of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting part of the spotlight from box-office numbers to Bollywood\u2019s evolving priorities.\">Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is Ameesha Patel who has set off a parallel debate in the industry. The actor\u2019s sharp critique of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting part of the spotlight from box-office numbers to Bollywood\u2019s evolving priorities.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ameesha-patel\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ameesha Patel<\/a> who has set off a parallel debate in the industry. The actor\u2019s sharp critique of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting part of the spotlight from box-office numbers to Bollywood\u2019s evolving priorities.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Reacting to the widespread praise for <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/aditya-dhar\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Aditya Dhar<\/a>\u2019s directorial, she wrote on X, \u201cEye opener &#x1f44c; Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow&#8230; industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project, casted actors and not instagrammars who trend at parties &#x1f44d; stop making projects and start making films.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Her comment, widely seen as a dig at influencer-led casting, has resonated with a section of the audience that continues to advocate for performance-driven cinema over social media popularity.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>A box-office juggernaut with pan-India pull<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, headlined by <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ranveer-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ranveer Singh<\/a>, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office juggernauts in recent times. The film has recorded high occupancy, multiple sold-out shows, and strong traction in dubbed versions \u2014 underlining its pan-India appeal.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The film\u2019s scale and performances have found admirers across industries, with names like Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, SS Rajamouli, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher and Ram Gopal Varma among those applauding the spectacle-driven narrative.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Beyond the numbers, the Dhurandhar franchise has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Its mix of hyper-stylized action, nationalism, and star power has struck a strong chord with audiences, while viral moments, music, and off-screen buzz have amplified its reach.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>However, the film has also sparked criticism, with a section of viewers calling it pro-establishment propaganda \u2014 adding to the discourse surrounding its impact.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<div class=\"efT4r\">\n<p><i class=\"XVSwc\"\/> <span>Watch<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Dhurandhar 2 Sparks Cross-Border Debate As Pakistani Reactions Calling It \u2018Bakwaas\u2019 Go Viral<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"29217395\" type=\"Denny\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"Rajinikanth\" source=\"keywords\" solralias.seotitle=\"Rajinikanth\" solralias.msid=\"56236627\" solralias.title=\"Rajinikanth\">Rajinikanth<\/keyword>\u2019s praise leaves Aditya Dhar overwhelmed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of this, praise from Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has emerged as a defining moment for the team.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Taking to X, the veteran actor wrote, \u201cWhat a film #Dhurandhar2\u200c. Aditya Dhar, box office, ka baap. Many congratulations to Ranveer and the entire cast and crew. A must watch film for every Indian. Jai Hind.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Responding to the same, Aditya Dhar called it a \u201csuperstar moment,\u201d saying, \u201cSir, we\u2019ve all grown up measuring \u2018entertainment\u2019 with just one benchmark, YOU&#8230; So for you to call \u2018Dhurandhar 2\u2019 a \u2018must watch\u2019 feels like the biggest \u2018superstar\u2019 moment of my life.\u201d<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/ameesha-patel-calls-dhurandhar-2-an-eye-opener-urges-industry-to-make-films-not-projects-aditya-dhar-cast-actors-not-instagrammars\/articleshow\/129780396.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, it is Ameesha Patel who has set off a parallel debate in the industry. The actor\u2019s sharp critique of casting trends has struck a chord, shifting part of the spotlight from box-office numbers to Bollywood\u2019s evolving priorities. 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