Sudhir Mishra REACTS to a social media user calling ‘Dhurandhar’ a propaganda film; says, ‘Make a powerful film…’ | Hindi Movie News

Acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra heaped praise on Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller ‘Dhurandhar,’ describing it as a masterful piece of cinema with outstanding performances and expert direction. He challenged detractors who label it as ‘propaganda,’ encouraging critics to engage with cinema that resonates powerfully. Read the entire article to know more about it.

Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ received massive appreciation from the audience, but a section of people also called it a propaganda film. The film is inching towards crossing Rs 1200 crore at the global box office. Amidst this, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has extended his support to the espionage thriller. He lauded Dhar for the film. Let’s take a look at what he has to say.

Sudhir Mishra praises Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’

Sudhir Mishra took to his X account to shower praise on Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’. A social media user asked if any filmmaker would ever make a film on the Unnao rape case. To this, Sudhir Mishra responded, “One of us has the guts. There is a film. You’ll see it soon. Also please stop lumping us all under one brand, called Bollywood. We belong to the Indian Film Industry, and we are all different. By the way, Dhurandhar is a well-made film. Aditya Dhar is extremely skilled.”His answer didn’t stop there as he continued, “The acting is terrific. The most difficult thing in filmmaking is a director’s ability to make us, the audience, smell the place, and Aditya Dhar, with the help of his brilliant cinematographer and production designer, manages to do just that. The casting, including the minor parts, is bang on. I am, of course, a filmmaker from another school.”

Sudhir Mishra defends ‘Dhurandhar’ against the propaganda label

An X user labelled the film as propaganda, saying, “Dhurandhar is a propaganda Sudhir Sir, with an evil intent to monetise on pop nationalism & sectarian mindset.” To which Sudhir Mishra replied, “Make a powerful film with all the virtues of a great cinema experience, which counters it.”

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

The spy action thriller is set in Pakistan’s Lyari Town. The makers had erected the sets in Thailand to recreate the location. In India, the film has earned over Rs 739 crore at the box office. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Rakesh Bedi, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, the film was released in theaters on December 5, 2025.The second part of the movie is set to hit cinemas on March 19, 2026.