The renowned director Priyadarshan could not contain his joy when he revealed how he felt about Aditya Dhar after the remarkable success of Dhurandhar. Social media was the platform the famous filmmaker used to post a nostalgic picture from their past working days, and he was possibly very happy to see the progress of someone he had trained in the very beginning. The director called Dhar his “disciple”; he was with the film at the moment of its great reception and sent his best wishes to Dhurandhar 2, the sequel that will follow, pointing to the emotional richness of their professional relationship.
Aditya Dhar’s Emotional and Grateful Response
Aditya Dhar’s reply to his mentor’s accolades was extremely personal. The director expressed his gratitude in a very emotional way to Priyadarshan for keeping faith in him during his early artistic stages, remembering when he had nothing but faith and determination. He acknowledged Priyadarshan not only for giving him chances but also for treating him with respect, dignity, and constant trust. He talked about his mentor as a facilitator who molded his character and work habits, and he said that he would “forever be your student,” no matter the success or acknowledgment.
Priyadarshan, through Instagram, posted a candid shot from Tezz’s production, showing a little Aditya talking to him, and wrote a text that said, “There is no greater happiness than watching my disciple rise with such remarkable success. Congratulations, Aditya Dhar, on Dhurandhar, and heartfelt best wishes for Dhurandhar 2”.
Early Collaborations That Shaped a Career
The mentor-student relationship was established in the early days of the industry when Dhar was just a novice and he was working very closely with Priyadarshan as a dialogue writer for the films Aakrosh and Tezz. These experiences were indeed very helpful in developing his skills as a storyteller and his perception of commercial cinema. After some years, that knowledge became the basis of his maturation as a director who could handle large, then emotional, and at the same time intense-in-narrative films; such traits have been the hallmark of Dhurandhar’s cinematic impact.
Industry Praise and Wider Recognition
Dhurandhar has not just become a box-office monster but also gained immense popularity with the filmmakers as well as the critics. Many in the industry spoke favorably of Aditya Dhar’s self-assured direction and daring narrative choices. Among others, director Anurag Kashyap recognized Dhar’s integrity and impact on modern Hindi cinema, saying that the film generated discussions that went beyond the mere entertainment value, thus securing its position as one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
Looking Ahead to Dhurandhar 2
The announcement of Dhurandhar 2, scheduled for an Eid 2026 release, has reignited the thrill of the franchise. The first part of the story has already secured a good place for the sequel, which has in turn raised the bar for an even larger narrative and more complex characters. Meanwhile, the legend of Dhurandhar holds the mirror to the timelessness of mentorship, where the new generation inherits and redefines the creative legacy as the story unfolds.
