{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"nag-dhurandhar-2-redefines-cinema","tags":["Entertainment"],"first_publication_date":"2026-03-23T10:06:42+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-03-23T10:07:19+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Nag: 'Dhurandhar 2' redefines cinema"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-03-23T09:06:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/acEQnZGXnQHGY2Ef_nag.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has lauded the box-office extravaganza ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which is currently unstoppable at the box-office. He called the film an inspiration and a major change defining the road ahead for Indian cinema."},{"text":"On Monday, the veteran actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a long note praising the film and its team."},{"text":"He wrote, “Saw this incredible film called #Dhurandhar‌TheRevenge !!! What a ride ! It just blew my mind and I can’t stop thinking about it. This is one of those films that inspires and changes filmmaking!! Heartiest congratulations to this inspiring director @AdityaDharFilms and also to the entire technical team, including camera, music, sound design, action, art”."},{"text":"He further mentioned, “A big shoutout to all the ACTORS you were all so brilliant. So proud to say @AnnapurnaStdios Hyderabad has processed Dolby Cinema for the film and South Indian languages localisation. @DolbyIn @CVRao74 #ANRSoundAndVision”."},{"text":"‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office juggernauts in recent Indian cinema. The response has been overwhelmingly strong across markets. The film registered high occupancy rates, multiple sold-out shows, and strong traction in dubbed versions, indicating pan-India appeal."},{"text":"Industry figures like Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher praised its scale and performances, while critics highlighted its spectacle-driven storytelling. Ram Gopal Varma called its success a disruption to traditional filmmaking norms."},{"text":"Culturally, the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise has evolved into a mass phenomenon. Its blend of hyper-stylized action, nationalism, and star power has resonated strongly with audiences, reflecting current cinematic trends. Viral moments, music, and even off-screen incidents have amplified its reach, turning it into more than just a film, a conversation driver."},{"text":"The sequel solidifies the franchise as a defining force in modern Bollywood spectacle cinema. However, the film has also riled up one section of the audience with many claiming it to be pro-establishment propaganda."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"delhi-hc-supports-allu-arjun","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Delhi HC Supports Allu Arjun"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aYtqRN0YXLCxVqTk_alluarjun.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-04-17T09:35:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"tamannaahs-midnight-childhood-memory","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Tamannaah shares Midnight stories"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ZqDaGh5LeNNTxc_D_tamanna2028.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-17T04:39:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"akshay-struggled-to-pay-rs-75-as-rent","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"When Akshay struggled to pay Rs 75"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/1b58c688-6fc3-4f5d-8dd5-9aa6c6c8676e_akshay+kumar.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-04-17T03:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"vijays-jana-nayagan-movie-leak-editor-arrested-in-tamil-nadu-cyber-crime-case-mo2pid8x","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Big Twist! 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