Vicky Kaushal Reviews Dhurandhar: Hails Ranveer & Akshaye, Cheers Aditya Dhar For ‘Supremely Engaging’ Film

Vicky Kaushal has joined the long list of celebrities praising Dhurandhar, sharing a detailed reaction on Instagram after watching the film. Vicky called the Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna spy thriller "supremely engaging" and applauded the makers for creating a gripping cinema experience that has already clicked with audiences and produced strong box office numbers across India.

The spy drama, set largely in Pakistan, follows Ranveer Singh as an undercover Indian operative who goes deep inside terror networks operating from Lyari. The story combines espionage, crime and covert intelligence work, while also weaving in a twist that connects Dhurandhar to an earlier film directed by Aditya Dhar, sparking detailed fan theories online.

Dhurandhar praise from Vicky Kaushal

Early on Friday, Vicky posted an Instagram Story that doubled as a short review of Dhurandhar. Vicky reshared a poster featuring Ranveer and wrote a message for Aditya Dhar, appreciating the scale and detailing of the production. "@adityadharfilms you beauty! What a mammoth task it must be for you and your team to pull off this Film with such conviction, finesse and first rate world building... Hats off," he wrote.

Vicky then extended the appreciation to the full ensemble cast, highlighting the efforts of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and R Madhavan. Without naming each performance separately, Vicky praised the acting, craft and engagement factor, writing, "Absolute PEAK PERFORMANCES! Technically Brilliant. Supremely engaging. Kudos to all the Dhurandhars involved." The posts quickly spread across social media, adding fresh buzz around the film.

Dhurandhar, Uri link and Vicky Kaushal connection

Vicky’s comments carry added interest because of a past collaboration with Aditya Dhar. The two worked together on the 2019 film Uri: The Surgical Strike, based on the 2016 Indian Army surgical strikes in Pakistan after the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri town. That earlier film became a major success and shaped Aditya Dhar’s image as a director of military stories.

Some fans have developed theories that Dhurandhar is connected to Uri. In Dhurandhar, Ranveer’s character is revealed in the climax as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a convict offered redemption through a high-risk mission. In Uri, a conversation between the characters of Vicky Kaushal and Kirti Kulhari mentions that her character’s husband, Captain Jaskirat Singh Rangi, died during an operation, prompting speculation of a narrative link.

Dhurandhar plot, cast and box office

In Dhurandhar, Ranveer plays Hamza, a man selected by R Madhavan’s Indian intelligence chief for a dangerous infiltration. Hamza is sent into the criminal network of Rehman Dakait, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna, in Pakistan’s Lyari area. The mission unfolds amid gang operations and terror routes, with Hamza navigating layers of mistrust before the final identity reveal.

The film also features Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in important supporting parts, strengthening the spy thriller’s ensemble cast. Critics offered mixed responses to the screenplay and tone, but audience reactions have been strongly positive, particularly towards the performances and action sequences. Several viewers have also focused on the climax twist and its connection to Uri discussions.

Aspect	Dhurandhar details
Setting	Pakistan, mainly Lyari
Box office collection	Over ₹177.74 crore (as per Sacnilk.com)
Writer-director	Aditya Dhar
Producers	Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar
Production banners	Jio Studios, B62 Studios
Planned sequel release	March 19, 2026

Dhurandhar reactions from Bollywood and future plans

Beyond Vicky, several well-known names have publicly appreciated Dhurandhar in recent days. Hrithik Roshan, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Smriti Irani and other film and public figures have praised the thriller on their social media accounts. Their comments contributed to sustained chatter around the film, even as professional reviews remained divided on certain storytelling choices.

Dhurandhar is written, directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, with backing from Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film has already crossed ₹177.74 crore at the box office, according to Sacnilk.com, and the makers have locked a sequel for theatrical release on March 19, 2026, signalling confidence in the franchise and its continuing espionage storyline.

With Dhurandhar drawing strong audience support, wide industry praise and active fan theories, Vicky Kaushal’s public review adds another influential voice to the conversation. The film’s box office performance, planned sequel and possible narrative connection to Uri ensure that Dhurandhar remains a key talking point for both viewers and the Hindi film industry.