What happens when a veteran actor walks into a cinema expecting "just another blockbuster" and walks out *blown away*, eyes moist, chest swelling with pride? That's exactly what Khushbu Sundar says happened to her after watching **Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar'**—and her reaction might be the nudge you need to finally book that ticket.[4]
Dhurandhar isn't just another high-octane Ranveer Singh vehicle; it's fast becoming a cultural moment. Since its December 2025 release, the film has been **showered with praise from across the industry** and has smashed box-office records, emerging as one of the most successful Hindi films ever made.[4][6] But beyond numbers, it's the emotional aftertaste that's getting people talking. Khushbu Sundar took to X (formerly Twitter) to pen what is essentially a love letter to the film and its team. Calling the experience anything but ordinary, she wrote that saying she was "**blown away**" would be "an understatement," and applauded Aditya Dhar and the entire cast and crew for delivering a film where **"every frame, every word, every moment turns into an inspiring movement."**[4] The line that made her *clap the loudest*? > "Yeh naya Hindustan hai (This is new India)."[4] For her, that wasn't just dialogue—it was a **moment of awakening**. She describes how, by the time the end credits roll, **your eyes moisten and your chest swells with pride**, crediting Dhar for giving space to emotions and filling the heart with a deep sense of *faqr* (pride).[4][5] ### Ranveer, Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi – and the man who "walks away in style" Khushbu doesn't hold back on the performances either: - **Ranveer Singh** is "outstanding" as the film's anchor, shouldering the emotional and patriotic weight of the story.[4][5] - **R. Madhavan** is "subtle, powerful and brilliant," the kind of performance that doesn't scream for attention but quietly stays with you.[4][5] - **Rakesh Bedi** is "superb," further rounding out a cast that rarely misses a beat.[4] Yet, for Khushbu, there is one man who **"takes the cake and walks away in style"** – **Akshaye Khanna**.[4][5] She goes beyond basic praise, saying: - He *lived* the role. - He's so convincing that she "**loved to hate him**."[4][5] - She even adds a deeply personal note, imagining his father Vinod Khanna "smiling from heaven" at his performance.[4][5] When a fellow actor says "no words can describe him," you know something special is happening on screen.[4][5] ### More than a hit – a new benchmark Dhurandhar has already been hailed as a **watershed moment for mainstream Hindi cinema**. The film pairs a gripping, high-stakes narrative with a strong emotional and patriotic core, which has helped it dominate the box office and ignite conversations about how commercial cinema can still be meaningful.[4][6][7] Industry peers—from stars to filmmakers—have called it everything from *"movie magic"* to a film that raises the bar for storytelling and scale in Bollywood.[2][6] Khushbu's review adds another powerful voice to this growing chorus, framing Dhurandhar as **"worth every penny"** and every minute of your time.[4] ### Should you watch *Dhurandhar*? If you're someone who: - Loves **performance-driven cinema** - Enjoys **patriotic, emotionally charged narratives** - Wants to see **Akshaye Khanna in one of his most talked-about roles in years** - Is curious why everyone from Khushbu Sundar to Alia Bhatt can't stop talking about this film[2][4][6] …then Dhurandhar probably deserves a spot at the top of your watchlist. ### Your turn Have you watched **Dhurandhar** yet? - If yes, **did you also "love to hate" Akshaye Khanna's character?** - Did that "*Yeh naya Hindustan hai*" moment hit you as hard as it did Khushbu Sundar? - If not, what's holding you back from watching it? **Share your thoughts in the comments, tell me whose performance impressed you the most, and if you found this breakdown useful, pass it on—share this post with a fellow movie buff who needs a solid weekend watch.**Citations
1.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jan/08/khushbu-sundar-praises-dhurandhar-clapped-the-loudest
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/khushboo-sundar-says-she-loved-to-hate-akshaye-khanna-in-dhurandhar-10462820/
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/khushbu-sundar-reviews-dhurandhar-praises-outstanding-ranveer-singh-thinks-akshay-khanna-takes-the-cake-in-film-101767888304958.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/khushbu-sundar-reviews-ranveer-singh-starrer-dhurandhar-says-akshaye-khanna-takes-the-cake-and-walks-away-in-style-loved-to-hate-him/articleshow/126420424.cms
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/khushbu-sundar-says-vinod-khanna-must-be-smiling-from-heaven-after-watching-son-akshayes-performance-in-dhurandhar-10544561
6.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-reviews-ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-calls-it-movie-magic-10531885
7.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-box-office-collection-day-34-update-ranveer-singh-film-aims-for-rs-1300-cr-10460680/
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/2025-was-like-madras-mixture-says-actress-khushbu/articleshow/126283243.cms
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