Hrithik Roshan & Dhurandhar Reviews — Mixed online reactions to Hrithik Roshan’s film Dhurandhar continue trending.
???? What’s Dhurandhar and why is it trending?
Dhurandhar is a high-octane spy action thriller by Aditya Dhar, of Uri: The Surgical Strike fame, with Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and others. Released on 5 December 2025, the movie has quickly attained the status of both a commercial hit and a cultural conversation starter in India.
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The film has grossed more than ₹216 + crore in India and ₹274 + crore worldwide within the first week of its run, thereby solidifying its position as one of the major blockbusters in Bollywood this year.
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The movie has received much attention from the viewers and media with regard to its action, storytelling, performances, and portrayal of real events in the world like the 26/11 sequence.
The Times of India
???? Critical & Audience ReceptionMixed But Mostly Positive
Review by Critics
Based on early film reviews and aggregator summaries:
The critical reception of Dhurandhar has been mixed to positive, with critics praising its scale, performances, and intensity, while pointing out pacing and ideological elements.
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Mainstream reviewers, for their part, gave ratings from 3–4.5/5 stars, highlighting Ranveer Singh’s performance and immersiveness of the film’s world.
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Audience Opinions
On social media and fan discussions,
Many of the audience loved the action, music, and emotional stakes in the movie.
Akshaye Khanna’s act was widely enjoyed by the fans. In particular, sequences, like his dance in “FA9LA”, went viral on the internet.
Times of India
All this has made some audiences quite sensitive; when critics gave unfavorable or even balanced reviews, the debates went to the Internet.
Maharashtra Times
Backlash to Criticism
Notably, the review of noted critic Anupama Chopra — which was not entirely positive — led to such fierce backlash online that she reportedly deleted her video review after facing criticism at the hands of netizens and even actor Paresh Rawal.
Maharashtra Times
The Film Critics Guild also officially condemns online harassment and attacks faced by critics over Dhurandhar’s reviews — a barometer of how polarising the reception of the film has become.
Outlook India
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⭐ Celebrities’ Reactions Include Hrithik Roshan
???? Hrithik Roshan’s Review
The latest round of debate centers on comments by Hrithik Roshan:
Hrithik heaped praise on the film’s craft, direction, and performances while mainly praising its technicality and ensemble cast.
Filmfare
However, he also made a comment that he does not fully agree with the political message of this film, meaning that filmmakers are responsible for how some themes are showcased.
The Economic Times
This mix of praise and constructive criticism-mostly on the political framing of the film-saw him receive an almost unprecedented level of reactions online, with some welcoming his honesty and others accusing him of peddling unnecessary criticism.
The Economic Times
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After facing some backlash, Hrithik soon took to social media to clarify that he “can’t wait for Dhurandhar Part 2” and reaffirmed admiration for the film’s team, still showing respect for the movie despite his comments.
Bollywood Hungama
???? Why Dhurandhar Is More Than Just A Movie Right Now
Many factors have amplified the online debates:
???? Political & Cultural Conversations
Dhurandhar incorporates geopolitics, nationality, and historical background into a storyline, and this in itself raises it to a level where no spectator can view it simply as entertainment. Other viewers construe them rather differently, and so come the divisions across political, cinematic, and cultural readings.
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Fan Culture & Film Fandom
With big-name stars and high expectations, reactions are intense. Fans frequently react to any criticism about their stars or films with emotion. Praise from one group of celebrities is often counterbalanced by criticism from other critics and creators. For instance, while Hrithik and Akshay Kumar openly admired the movie, star critic reactions set off a fan backlash that spilled over into a public debate. Times of India Support from the Industry Other industry figures, including Anupam Kher, have also weighed in with praise for the film’s narrative strength and performances, framing it as a fearless and impactful cinematic work. Times of India Mixed Reactions Recap Positive trends: Commercial success along with high box office numbers Praise for Action, Performances, and Direction Viral moments and popular music Neutral to positive criticism: Balanced reviews, taking into consideration pacing/runtime. Discussions of deeper thematic layers and storytelling Negative or controversial reactions: ❗ Fierce backlash to some critics Debates on political messaging ❗ Fans divided on how critics express their reviews Brain Box Final Take Dhurandhar is undoubtedly one of Bollywood’s hottest topics of conversation at this very moment-not only because of its cinematic aspects but because of the cultural debate it has perpetuated. The reception of the film reflects both appreciation and debate, capturing how modern audiences engage with entertainment beyond the screen.
