Actor Sara Arjun, who stepped into her first leading role with Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh, has penned an emotional note thanking audiences for the overwhelming response to the film. Taking to social media, Sara described viewers as her “strongest Dhurandhars” and credited them for reaffirming the power of cinema in an age dominated by short-form content.
Reflecting on the film’s reception, Sara addressed the often-repeated belief that audiences no longer have the patience for expansive storytelling. “For a long time, there has been a narrative that audiences no longer have the patience for long-form storytelling, that attention spans have shortened, that cinema no longer finds its place. But you proved otherwise,” she wrote, adding that the love shown for Dhurandhar reminded everyone of “the true strength of an audience and what happens when people come together to support something they genuinely believe in.”
She went on to speak about the unique relationship between artists and viewers, calling it one of the most beautiful aspects of filmmaking. “As artists and makers, we can control every part of the process, but we have no control over the audience, and that’s beautiful. We give our everything and trust that someone, somewhere, will connect. When that connection happens, it is one of the most fulfilling feelings in the world,” she shared.
Expressing her gratitude with humility, Sara added, “I bow my head in front of God and in front of you with a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The actor also underlined that for her, the real success lies in reaching people emotionally, something she credits to the collective effort behind Dhurandhar. “At the end of the day, acting is a performative art. We do what we do so that someone out there feels something real. To see that you truly felt it, that the story reached you, is a victory I don’t take credit for,” she wrote, acknowledging the makers of the film.
Concluding her message on a hopeful note, Sara wished her followers a happy new year. “As we step into a new year, I wish each one of you reading this good health, love, growth, peace, and prosperity. Thank you for making me feel seen, supported, and loved,” she signed off, welcoming 2026 with gratitude and optimism.
