Hrithik Roshan’s 'two-part' Dhurandhar review sparks buzz: Praise, politics and plenty of confusion

Hrithik Roshan surprised everyone by posting two contrasting reviews of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar within hours. What began as a thoughtful reflection on the film’s politics soon turned into a glowing endorsement of its performances- leaving netizens wondering what changed in between.

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Hrithik’s Second Review: Spotlight on Stellar Performances

In his fresh post on X and Instagram, Hrithik shifted gears and celebrated the cast’s work. He wrote, “Still can't get DHURANDHAR out of my mind. @AdityaDharFilms you are an incredible maker man. @RanveerOfficial the silent to the fierce what a journey and so damn consistent.” (sic)

Doubling down on praise, he added, “#akshayekhanna has always been my fav and this film is proof why. @ActorMadhavan bloody mad grace, strength and dignity!! But man @bolbedibol what you did was phenomenal..what an ACT, brilliant!! A huge big round of applause for everyone especially the makeup and prosthetics dept! I can't wait for part 2!!!” (sic)

This upbeat appreciation stood in contrast to his earlier, more nuanced take.

Netizens Ask: Why Two Reviews?

The second post sparked confusion across social media. Fans questioned whether Hrithik was clarifying his stance, softening his earlier observation, or simply extending his admiration for the film’s craft.

For now, the speculation continues.

His Initial Take: Praise for Cinema, Questions on Politics

Just hours earlier, Hrithik had shared a more layered review through Instagram Stories, writing: “I love cinema, I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. DHURANDAR is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. It's cinema.” (sic)

He followed it with a candid reflection: “I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, can't ignore how loved and learnt from this one as a student of cinema. Amazing..” (sic)

This remark about the film’s politics triggered conversations, making his second post even more intriguing.

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Dhurandhar’s Run at the Box Office

Directed, written and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi. The film has already raced past ₹230 crore worldwide within just five days, adding to the mounting chatter around it.