Dhurandhar 2 has sparked fresh discussion among fans, especially around its villains. Many viewers are now comparing Arjun Rampal with Akshaye Khanna after watching the sequel.
In Dhurandhar 1, Akshaye Khanna received strong praise for his role as Rehman Dakait. His character was seen as a powerful and well-written antagonist throughout the film.
With Arjun Rampal taking centre stage in Dhurandhar The Revenge, expectations were naturally high. Fans expected a strong character arc and a memorable villain performance.
However, many viewers feel that Arjun Rampal’s portrayal did not match the impact created by Akshaye Khanna. His character lacked the depth and intensity seen in the first part.
Some fans pointed out that the subplot involving his father weakened the narrative. They believe removing or trimming this track could have made the character more compelling.
As the main villain, this role had the potential to boost Arjun Rampal’s career. Many expected a revival similar to what Akshaye Khanna experienced after the first film.
Despite these expectations, audience response has been mixed. Several viewers feel that the writing did not do justice to the character.
Overall, the comparison highlights how strong character development plays a key role in shaping audience perception in franchise films.
When I watched #Dhurandhar 1, I genuinely felt Arjun Rampal comeback is loading with powerful performance in next part… The aura, the calm menace, the screen presence—everything was pointing towards same.
But #Dhurandhar2 goes completely off track.
The whole humiliation… pic.twitter.com/1itFDHgFUd
— Movie_Reviews (@MovieReview_Hub) March 24, 2026
Tbh, I really expected a brutal hand to hand combat…
The vibe that rampal had set for this character was just so cool… The hand to hand combat scene + ISI role in the film would’ve elevated the whole film to next level
— Abhay M. (@insanely__sane1) March 24, 2026
