‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is surely the talk of the town since its release, and along with its magnificent content and performances, the audiences are also talking about its violent sequences. Now, Aejaz Gulab has opened up about the making of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. He revealed that director Aditya Dhar encouraged the team to design extremely violent and intense action sequences.
He shared that the original version of the film had far more graphic content. However, only a portion of it made it to the final cut.
Only 60% violence made the final cut
Explaining the decision, Aejaz Gulab told Hindi Rush, “We had shot all the brutality in detail, but what you see in the film is just 60%. Since we’re in the OTT era and kids may eventually watch it, we had to tone it down.”He further revealed how Aditya Dhar pushed the team creatively, “Aditya Dhar gave us full freedom. He said, ‘Aejaz bhai (brother), think as brutally as you can. Kill in the most intense ways you can imagine.’ And we did exactly that, while he added his directorial touch,” he said.
Challenging climax and improvisations
Some of the film’s most striking sequences were improvised during filming. Aejaz Gulab recalled a key scene involving debris, which was created spontaneously.The climax sequence proved especially demanding. It runs for over 30 minutes and required extensive preparation.He revealed that the masjid sequence alone involved six days of rehearsals and 14 days of shooting. Maintaining continuity was a major challenge, with every department working in sync.The process included detailed coordination in hair, makeup, and costumes to ensure consistency across shots.
Actors pushed to the limit
Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal pushed themselves physically during the shoot.The action director shared that both actors were injured multiple times while filming a chain-fight sequence. Even though rubber chains were used for safety, they still caused pain.Despite this, the actors continued performing without stopping, even during rehearsals. Their commitment added to the authenticity of the action scenes.
Film achieves global milestone
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not just making waves for its action but also for its global success. The film topped the US box office on its opening day.Ricky Kej praised the achievement, writing, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge becomes the first Indian film in history to hit no. 1 on the USA Box Office! Beating every Hollywood film. Hats off to @AdityaDharFilms and team. This is one of the greatest milestones ever for Indian cinema. Truly breaking cultural and geographical barriers.”He also highlighted Ranveer Singh’s impact, stating, “Everyone said that the Super-Star era has ended. Now we have a new certified global superstar: @RanveerOfficial. And he deserves every bit of this success.”
