Actor Ramya has shared a sharp critique of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling the Ranveer Singh-starrer a “test of patience” and expressing strong disappointment over its execution and excessive violence.
Despite the film’s strong box office performance and praise from sections of the audience, Ramya’s reaction stands out for its blunt honesty. Taking to social media after watching the film, she remarked that what seemed like a promising project ultimately turns into “an endurance test,” adding that the film left her deeply underwhelmed.
In her detailed post, Ramya compared the viewing experience to “reading a textbook of the most boring subject with endless chapters,” noting that at a certain point, the mind simply disengages from the chaos unfolding on screen. She even advised audiences against spending money in theatres, suggesting that the film is better suited for OTT viewing, where one at least has the option to pause, scroll, or exit midway.
The actor did not hold back in her criticism of the film’s craft either. She described the direction, dialogues, editing, background score, and performances as largely mediocre, questioning whether the makers rushed the film to meet its March 19 release deadline.
Drawing a comparison with the first installment, Ramya noted that Dhurandhar had an energetic theatrical response, with audiences cheering and whistling. In contrast, she observed that the sequel was met with silence, with a palpable sense of disappointment in theatres.
She also addressed claims that Ranveer Singh “carries the film,” questioning what exactly he brings to the table this time. While acknowledging his presence, she remarked that it lacked the impact and character seen in the first part, even joking that his hairstyle had more personality earlier.
A major point of criticism was the film’s extreme violence. Ramya described Dhurandhar: The Revenge as less of a movie and more of a “handbook on creative brutality,” citing the use of everyday objects as exaggerated weapons. According to her, the director seems to constantly escalate the violence to outdo previous scenes, eventually making it feel unintentionally comical rather than shocking.
In one of her more sarcastic observations, she pointed out how over-the-top sequences defy logic to such an extent that they evoke laughter instead of intensity, even quipping that such creativity deserves a “Nobel Prize” rather than an Oscar.
Summing up her review, Ramya called the film a “huge disappointment,” describing it as a “snoozefest” that might leave viewers questioning their decision to watch it. She concluded with a pointed remark, stating that Ranveer Singh is capable of much better, while also criticising the film’s reliance on jingoism and propaganda, calling such themes outdated.