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Jr NTR applauds Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar responds with "One industry, one heartbeat..."

Dhurandhar 2 has quickly become the talk of the town since its release, with audiences and industry insiders alike sharing their reactions online. Among the early viewers, Jr NTR couldn’t hold back his excitement, praising the film and especially Ranveer Singh for his standout performance.
March 20, 2026 / 09:21 IST
Jr NTR praises Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2
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  • Dhurandhar 2 receives praise from Jr NTR and film industry stars
  • Ranveer, Madhavan, Dutt, Rampal, Khanna praised for performances
  • Shashwat Sachdev's music and Aditya Dhar's direction highlighted

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 finally arrived in cinemas on Thursday, 19 March, and it didn’t take long for conversations around the film to take over social media.

From fans sharing first reactions to actors weighing in with their thoughts, the sequel has quickly become a talking point across the industry.

Among those who watched the film early was Jr NTR, who openly expressed his admiration for the project on X.

His response felt less like a formal review and more like genuine excitement for a film that clearly impressed him. “A big salute to the team of #DhurandharTheRevenge for delivering a storm to Indian audiences. Ranveer sir @RanveerOfficial is not just breathtaking…. He delivered an absolute masterclass on screen. It takes conviction and fearless vision to mount a film like this, and Aditya Dhar sir @AdityaDharFilms brings that strength to every frame," he wrote.

Jr NTR didn’t stop there. He went on to praise the emotional pull and technical craft of the film, adding, “Using every tool at his disposal to elevate each scene to its absolute best deserves a standing ovation. This is a film that rouses your emotions and stays with you long after the end titles roll. @ActorMadhavan sir is as effortless as ever and it was fire to watch him dominate every frame he is in."

He also highlighted the supporting cast and music, noting, “@duttsanjay sir and @rampalarjun sir delivered solid layered performances throughout. Shashwat Sachdev’s music hits on another level, elevating every sequence and adding to the film’s adrenaline. Big big congratulations to the entire team. This one will go a long way…"

In another post, Jr NTR made sure to acknowledge Akshaye Khanna’s role in shaping the franchise, writing, “And not to forget, Akshaye Khanna sir, the man who laid the strong foundation for this franchise with his performance… His calm menace, depth and sheer screen presence are unreal in Part 1… what an actor!"

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Aditya Dhar responded with warmth and gratitude, replying, “Thank you, Tarak Garu One industry, one heartbeat… every storm, we ride together Much love."

The film has also drawn praise from several others in the industry, including Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan, showing how widely it has been embraced within film circles.

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Mar 20, 2026 09:21 am

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