While the film has decimated records to reach ₹1,365 crore, RGV claims that the industry’s muted reaction is a sign of either deep-seated denial or utter paralysis.
The "Atomic Bomb" Allegation 💣
RGV didn’t mince words when describing the impact of Aditya Dhar’s sequel. His tweets have sparked a massive debate on whether Bollywood is afraid to acknowledge a new benchmark:
The "Loud Silence": "Now that @AdityaDharFilms has EXPLODED an ATOMIC BOMB right under the film industry, what is shocking is the loud silence from the rest of the film industry," he wrote.
Now that @AdityaDharFilms has EXPLODED a ATOMIC BOMB right under the film industry, what is shocking is the loud silence from the rest of the film industry .
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 29, 2026
I don’t know whether this is because the #Dhurandhar2 ‘s devastating explosion has hurled everyone else in the film…
Denial or Outer Space? He speculated that peers are either huddled in corners whispering "it's just propaganda," or they’ve been "hurled so far into OUTER SPACE" by the film’s brilliance that their applause can’t reach Earth.
The "Dinosaur" Metaphor: He compared the film to a fire-breathing dinosaur, calling it "unwise and foolish" for filmmakers to look away while the ground beneath them is shaking.
The "Graveyard" Warning: Study or Die ⚰️
In what is being called his most "orange-pilled" take yet, RGV issued a direct ultimatum to his colleagues:
The Benchmark: He urged filmmakers to treat Dhurandhar 2 as an "ultra-fresh course in filmmaking" and to study its structure, especially the gritty, realistic action.
The Ultimatum: He warned that those who refuse to adapt risk being "buried forever in the graveyard of pre-March 19, 2026 cinema."
Self-Reinvention: In a rare moment of humility, RGV admitted that watching the film made his own past "benchmarks" like The Godfather and Satya look outdated, prompting him to "abandon old schools" and join the "New School of Aditya Dhar."
Industry Reaction: A Divided House 🎭
While RGV slams the general silence, some heavyweights have already broken cover:
The Supporters: Legends like SS Rajamouli, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, and Anupam Kher have publicly lauded the film. Rajamouli specifically praised the "unflinching conviction" of the storytelling.
The Critics: On the flip side, some segments of the industry (and critics like those at Rotten Tomatoes) continue to label the film as "hyper-violent propaganda," a charge RGV dismissed by telling them to "Make your own film in response" instead of complaining.
SantaBanta Verdict:
RGV has always been the industry’s "agent of chaos," and his defense of Dhurandhar 2 is his most aggressive stance in years. By framing the film as a "Reset Button," he’s forcing a conversation that most production houses were trying to avoid. Whether you agree with him or not, his "Graveyard" warning has certainly made every director in Mumbai look twice at their current scripts.
