Bollywood / Hrithik Roshan Praises 'Dhurandhar' but Distances Himself from Its Political Undertone
·7 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Hrithik Roshan praised Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar for its storytelling but disagreed with its political messaging.
- The actor shared two detailed Instagram notes, appreciating performances and filmmaking craft.
- Celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Smriti Irani also lauded the film amid mixed public reactions.
Mumbai, Dec 11: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has joined other Indian celebrities in commenting on director Aditya Dhar's new film 'Dhurandhar', praising the movie and its crew while making clear that he disagrees with the political undertones conveyed in the cinematic narrative.
The film was released in theatres on December 5, 2025, and is set in the late 2000s. Though it isn't based on real lives, it takes inspiration from real incidents that highlight India's fight against terror attacks inflicted by Pakistan. Directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, the film is a spy thriller and revolves around crime and Intelligence operations.
On Wednesday, Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram, writing a note which reads, "I love cinema, I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them, shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. DHURANDAR is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. It's cinema."
He added, "I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, can't ignore how I loved and learnt from this one as a student of cinema. Amazing."
Today, he wrote, "Still can't get Dhurandhar out of my mind. @adityadharfilms you are an incredible maker man." He lauded the performances of the cast, writing, "@ranveersingh the silent to the fierce, what a journey and so damn consistent. #AkshayeKhanna has always been my fav and this film is proof why. @actormaddy bloody mad grace, strength and dignity!! But man @rakeshbedi what you did was phenomenal... what an ACT, brilliant!!"
He also praised the prosthetics and makeup department and concluded by saying that he can't wait for part 2 to release. Netizens are confused about the differing views the actor took on Instagram.
Also Read: This Bold Pakistani Woman Once Committed ‘Murder’ in India
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher and politician Smriti Irani took to social media in awe of the impact the film has had on the audience, even though the film has received a backlash from some netizens.
This story is compiled by Satabhisa Jena.
The film was released in theatres on December 5, 2025, and is set in the late 2000s. Though it isn't based on real lives, it takes inspiration from real incidents that highlight India's fight against terror attacks inflicted by Pakistan. Directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, the film is a spy thriller and revolves around crime and Intelligence operations.
On Wednesday, Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram, writing a note which reads, "I love cinema, I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them, shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. DHURANDAR is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. It's cinema."
He added, "I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, can't ignore how I loved and learnt from this one as a student of cinema. Amazing."
Today, he wrote, "Still can't get Dhurandhar out of my mind. @adityadharfilms you are an incredible maker man." He lauded the performances of the cast, writing, "@ranveersingh the silent to the fierce, what a journey and so damn consistent. #AkshayeKhanna has always been my fav and this film is proof why. @actormaddy bloody mad grace, strength and dignity!! But man @rakeshbedi what you did was phenomenal... what an ACT, brilliant!!"
He also praised the prosthetics and makeup department and concluded by saying that he can't wait for part 2 to release. Netizens are confused about the differing views the actor took on Instagram.
Also Read: This Bold Pakistani Woman Once Committed ‘Murder’ in India
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher and politician Smriti Irani took to social media in awe of the impact the film has had on the audience, even though the film has received a backlash from some netizens.
This story is compiled by Satabhisa Jena.
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