Mahesh Babu hails 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as a 'standing ovation-worthy' film

He particularly praised Ranveer Singh’s powerhouse performance and Aditya Dhar’s sharp directorial vision, while also giving a special nod to R. Madhavan’s impactful role and Shashwat Sachdev’s music.

Tollywood’s prince, Mahesh Babu, is the latest superstar to give his review on the recent release Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Praising filmmaker Aditya Dhar's vision, he described the movie as a "standing ovation" worthy experience. He also applauded the lead cast's performance in the film.

Mahesh Babu took to X to hail Dhurandhar: The Revenge as a "perfectly executed" cinematic experience. He particularly lauded Ranveer Singh’s powerhouse performance and Aditya Dhar’s sharp directorial vision, while also giving a special nod to R. Madhavan’s impactful role and Shashwat Sachdev’s composing.

"Dhurandhar The Revenge is an explosion executed with perfect precision!!!! The finest version of Ranveer unleashed and how. The way Aditya Dhar has conceived and delivered this standing ovation-worthy experience is remarkable. Special mention to Maddy's performance and Shashwat Sachdev's music. This is a film meant to be experienced and celebrated. Congratulations to the entire team," the Varanasi star wrote on X.

Earlier, celebrities like Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, Preity Zinta, Ram Gopal Varma and others have united in their praise for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Aditya Dhar’s sequel marks a "decisive shift" in Indian cinema, proving that modern audiences are moving away from typical Bollywood stories towards a heavily content-driven movie.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the espionage drama is headlined by Bollywood livewire Ranveer Singh and has opened to record-breaking numbers at the box office. The movie has reportedly minted Rs 240 crore globally on its first day.

Released on March 19, the film is a direct sequel to Aditya Dhar's 2025 hit Dhurandhar, and initial reports suggest that the movie has struck a chord with audiences and critics for its grounded storytelling and restrained action.

Not just celebrities, but even cinema lovers expressed their joy at watching the film in the theatres despite its 3 hours and 49 minutes' runtime.