AA, NTR, Mahesh Celebrate: Big B, SRK, Salman, Ranbir Silent?

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is annihilating box office records but also has created a unique situation in the Indian film industry. While the film is on course to hit 1000 crores soon, the silence from several leading Bollywood stars has become a hot topic of discussion on social media.

Despite delivering what many consider one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema, Ranveer Singh’s success has not been publicly acknowledged by top Bollywood names like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, or Shahid Kapoor. Even Ranveer’s wife, Deepika Padukone, has not publicly reacted to the film’s success, which has surprised fans and industry observers.

In contrast, several prominent South Indian stars have openly praised the film. Rajinikanth appreciated director Aditya Dhar, while filmmakers and actors like SS Rajamouli, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, and Mahesh Babu have praised the film’s content and Ranveer’s performance.

This has triggered a broader discussion about industry dynamics. Some social media users believe that internal competition, particularly related to existing spy film franchises in Bollywood, may have influenced the silence. As Dhurandhar is positioned as a standalone RAW-based spy thriller, its success could disrupt established industry equations, leading to hesitation among certain actors to publicly endorse it.

At the same time, the response from Telugu audiences and stars highlights a different industry culture. In Tollywood, actors often appreciate films across languages if the content resonates, regardless of competition. This approach was previously seen with films like Jawan and Pathaan, which also received support from South Indian stars.

From a box office perspective, Dhurandhar is performing strongly across regions. The film has attracted large crowds in North India, while audiences in the Telugu states have embraced it almost like a local film. Its mix of high-octane action, emotional depth, and Ranveer Singh’s phenomenal screen presence has connected well with mass audiences.

Ultimately, the success of Dhurandhar reinforces one key idea: cinema today transcends regional boundaries.