Taran Adarsh compares Dhurandhar’s craze to Sholay; calls it “pathbreaking film that opens new doors”

Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh has commented on the big buzz around Dhurandhar The Revenge, saying the film's audience reaction is something he's seen only once in his life, during the release of Sholay. In a special chat with a source, he mentioned that the excitement around this movie reminds him of rare cinematic moments that happen very rarely, maybe once in a few decades.

He said, "I think this is a film that comes after a long time.

 Very few such films are made. And when they are made, we should celebrate them."  

Thinking back to his childhood memories of watching Sholay, Adarsh talked about seeing a similar audience frenzy again in 2026. "

I am very thankful to God that I have seen this phase once again with another film. I’m talking about 1975 when Sholay was released. I was 10 years old then. My father’s office was at Grant Road, and the Minerva Theatre was right where the film was shown and ran for five years on a 70 mm screen. I watched the film many times. The craze I saw then, I’m seeing again in 2026."  

Adarsh said he feels lucky to have witnessed two such legendary theater moments in his lifetime. "

That is why I am very thankful that I have seen two such films in my lifetime. I wasn’t born when Mughal-e-Azam was made, so I can’t talk about that, but that film also had a lot of hype. My point is that a film like Dhurandhar should be celebrated."  

He believes the film is a major moment for the Indian film industry and shows new creative opportunities for filmmakers. "

It’s a groundbreaking film. It opens new doors for filmmakers and for everyone. We can make such films and audiences will come to watch them, provided we make good films."  

Adarsh also said he sees the film as a success not just for Hindi cinema but for the Indian film industry as a whole. "

I think Dhurandhar is one of the best films to come out of the Indian film industry. I am not saying Bollywood. I am saying the Indian film industry because all industries come under one umbrella."  

He also pointed out the film’s performance outside India as another sign of its impact. "

When you look at the collections in international markets, you will see that this film is truly making a mark there."  

The film is still creating strong reactions from audiences and industry people.

 People are talking about praise for Ranveer Singh’s acting and discussions about Aditya Dhar’s story choices. Amid all these responses, Adarsh’s comparison with Sholay puts Dhurandhar The Revenge in a rare category of events that go beyond regular box office success.