Priyadarshan lauds Aditya Dhar for ‘Dhurandhar’, saying, ‘No greater happiness than watching my disciple rise’; latter REACTS |

Renowned director Priyadarshan praised Aditya Dhar’s riveting espionage thriller ‘Dhurandhar,’ referring to him as his ‘prodigy.’ An emotional Dhar acknowledged his mentor’s unwavering support, emphasizing how Priyadarshan instilled belief, honor, and valuable lessons in him. The phenomenal success of the film, surpassing Rs 1200 crore at the global box office, has fans eagerly awaiting a sequel.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan took to his social media to shower praise on ‘Dhurandhar’ and its director, Aditya Dhar. The veteran director also shared how he is connected to the film in a way. His appreciation comes following a long list of celebrities lauding the espionage thriller. Let’s take a look at what the filmmaker penned for Dhar in his post.

Priyadarshan drops post for Aditya Dhar and ‘Dhurandhar’

Filmmaker Priyadarshan took to his Instagram account to share an old picture of him and Aditya Dhar on the sets of a film. Along with the image, he wrote, “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.”For those unaware, Aditya Dhar is an ex-student of Priyadarshan. The ‘Dhurandhar’ director also assisted the veteran filmmaker during his early days in the industry.

Aditya Dhar replies with an emotional comment

After Priyadarshan’s post, Aditya Dhar replied, “My dearest Priyan Sir, this means more to me than I can ever put into words!! You believed in me when I was a nobody, and when all I had was conviction and a few written pages. You treated me like an equal and gave me something far more precious than just work—dignity, trust, and love.”He went on to add, “In an industry where I often learnt what not to do, you taught me exactly what to do, not just as a filmmaker, but as a human being. From writing dialogues for Aakrosh and Tezz to standing here today, every step carries your imprint. I will forever be your student first. Thank you for everything, Sir. This success is as much yours as it is mine.”

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

The film has crossed the Rs 1200 crore mark at the box office worldwide and is inching towards Rs 1300 crore. In India, until now, the movie has earned over Rs 790 crore, as per the Sacnilk report.The movie was released on December 5, 2025. The second part is slated to arrive in theaters on March 19, 2026.