‘Dhurandhar’: Aditya Dhar reveals Sara Arjun was chosen from 1300 auditions; calls her ‘best of all’ | Hindi Movie News
At the official trailer launch, director Aditya Dhar shed light on the extensive casting process behind the much-talked-about film, ‘Dhurandhar’. He explained that securing the right performer for Sara Arjun’s role required an unprecedented scale of auditions. Let’s take a look at what he has to say.
Director credits Mukesh Chhabra for ‘Dhurandhar’s powerful ensemble
Aditya Dhar revealed, “Mukesh had done almost 1300 auditions, and Sara Arjun was the one who got selected; she was just brilliant, the best of all.” The detail surprised many fans, who have already been praising Arjun’s refreshing screen presence in the trailer.Dhar went on to acknowledge the film’s casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, for shaping the entire lineup of actors. Appreciating his contribution, the filmmaker said, “Whatever casting you are seeing in this film is because of Mukesh Chhabra,” adding that “he put all his efforts in this; without him, ‘Dhurandhar’ wouldn’t be possible.”This sentiment has further fueled interest in the film’s ensemble, which many have called one of the strongest casts of recent years.
A violent spectacle with a star-studded cast
Led by Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun, ‘Dhurandhar’ is being hailed online as one of the most violent and visually striking films to emerge from Indian cinema. Viewers are particularly impressed by its large-scale action sequences and gritty atmosphere, drawing comparisons to Hollywood-style filmmaking.The film boasts a powerful cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan, each appearing in pivotal roles that add weight to the intense storyline.
Release date and production
‘Dhurandhar’ is set for a theatrical release on 5 December.
