Priyadarshan Defends Dhurandhar 2 Amid Propaganda Row, Says ‘Audience Acceptance Matters Most’

Priyadarshan on Aditya Dhar's Struggles: After Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar', its sequel, 'Dhurandhar 2', is also dominating the box office. Meanwhile, filmmaker Priyadarshan has responded to the alleged 'propaganda' allegations against the film, and also discussed Aditya Dhar's initial struggles.

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Priyadarshan Defends Dhurandhar 2 Amid Propaganda Row, Says ‘Audience Acceptance Matters Most’
Priyadarshan Defends Dhurandhar 2 Amid Propaganda Row, Says ‘Audience Acceptance Matters Most’

The renowned director Priyadarshan discussed how Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' series is doing so well. At present, 'Dhurandhar 2' is doing extremely well in theaters and making a lot of money at the box office. However, there have been some complaints that it is propagandistic in nature. Priyadarshan has responded to this as well.

Priyadarshan recently recalled the many difficulties Aditya Dhar faced before making his mark in the industry. He said, "He was very frustrated. But he never told me about it in the beginning. He only spoke about it later, when he started writing for me and working with me."

Recalling how Aditya Dhar found his way, Priyadarshan said, "One day, when we were sitting together in the evening, I asked him how he got into films. He told me that he had been expelled from the Delhi University team and after that, he didn't know what to do." He further explained that a turning point came when Dhar saw one of his films. He then said that he had seen my film 'Gardish' and that it inspired him to get into filmmaking. Priyadarshan also spoke about his experience working with Aditya Dhar. He said, "We worked together in London and Scotland, and he was very easygoing. It felt like I was watching someone grow before my eyes.

Muskan Kumawat

Muskan Kumawat Verified Staff • 02 Apr, 2026Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.

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