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Aditya Dhar’s latest directorial venture, Dhurandhar, has taken the film industry by storm, becoming the primary topic of conversation among cinephiles since its theatrical release. While the high-octane spy thriller features an ensemble cast, it is Akshaye Khanna’s menacing portrayal of the antagonist, Rehman Dakait, that has turned the actor into an overnight internet sensation. However, amid the film’s success, a rumour surfaced suggesting that the role of the villain was initially offered to South superstar Nagarjuna, who allegedly turned it down.
Now, Nagarjuna has officially set the record straight regarding these speculations. In a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, he dismissed the claims, clarifying that he was never approached for the part that has now become a career highlight for Akshaye Khanna.
“Absolutely not. I was not offered the role, though I wish I was,” Nagarjuna said, putting an end to the rumours. Expressing his admiration for the project, he added, “Dhurandhar is a superb film… Really incredible direction by Aditya Dhar. I loved his earlier film Uri also! Superb acting by everybody in the film, and Akshaye Khanna was terrific… Looking forward to the sequel! Wishing them another blockbuster.”
Nagarjuna’s praise comes at a time when he is focused on his own landmark project and his 100th film. Discussing the progress of this milestone movie, Nagarjuna explained that quality remains the priority over speed. He shared, “We are not rushing anything. There is no hurry to complete the film. We want it to be very special. After Dhurandhar, it is clear that the audiences demand international standards of storytelling.”
Nagarjuna was last seen by Bollywood audiences in the 2022 movie Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, where he played the character Anish Shetty. Meanwhile, the Dhurandhar universe is set to expand. Akshaye Khanna is expected to reprise his role through flashback scenes in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is scheduled for a March 19 release. After the sequel, Akshaye has other major projects lined up, including Mahakali and Ikka.
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While Ranbir Kapoor may famously stay away from the world of social media, he certainly knows how to keep his fans engaged. In a recent live session hosted on the handle of his brand, Ranbir opened up about his cinematic preferences and shared much-anticipated timelines for his upcoming big-budget projects.
During the interaction, a fan asked Ranbir about his current favourite film. Without hesitation, Ranbir named Dhurandhar which has been a major talking point since its release in December. Expressing his admiration for the movie, Ranbir said, “Current favourite movie? The last current favourite movie, I guess, was Dhurandhar. I absolutely loved that film. I think the entire cast and crew really smashed it, and really good times at the movies.”
When somebody asked #RanbirKapoor, about his current Favourite movie- HE SAID IT WAS DHURANDHAR ��🔥💥which smashed in the Box Office!! pic.twitter.com/x7vt9dEGkG
— Tithi🇮🇳â�¤ï¸� (@pattnaik_tithi_) February 14, 2026
Dhurandhar has been grabbing immense praise for its high-octane performances, particularly highlighting Ranveer Singh’s powerful performance and Akshaye Khanna’s commanding screen presence. Ranbir’s appreciation and comment adds to the growing list of industry colleagues praising the film, following recent appreciation from Alia Bhatt.
Beyond his movie recommendations, Ranbir also took the opportunity to clear the air regarding his future lineup. Fans have been eagerly waiting for news on his collaboration with director Nitesh Tiwari. Ranbir confirmed that Ramayana: Part 1 will be his next release this Diwali. This confirmation sets the stage for one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, where he is slated to play the lead role of Lord Ram.
Ranbir also provided a glimpse into the schedule for his project with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He mentioned that Love & War, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, is likely to arrive in cinemas next year. With Ramayana leading the way and Love & War and Animal Park following closely, Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming slate and filmography looks incredibly promising and exciting for his fans.
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