In a refreshing crossover between cricket and cinema, Virat Kohli has captured headlines—not for his on-field heroics, but for his heartfelt reaction to Dhurandhar – The Revenge. The Indian batting superstar recently shared his thoughts after watching the much-talked-about film, offering glowing praise that has since gone viral across social media platforms.
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has already taken the box office by storm. Kohli’s emotional response has only added to the film’s growing cultural impact.
Virat Kohli shares powerful review after watching Dhurandhar – The Revenge
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kohli shared an honest and deeply personal review of the film after watching it. His words reflected genuine admiration for both the storytelling and performances.
“Saw the film today and dare I say that I’ve never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made in India. It brought out every kind of emotion to the surface and I didn’t flinch once for almost 4 hours,” Kohli wrote, highlighting the gripping nature of the narrative.
Ranveer Singh earns special praise from King Kohli
He went on to applaud director Aditya Dhar’s vision, calling his work a reflection of “talent and conviction.” Kohli didn’t hold back in appreciating the film’s cast either but reserved special praise for Ranveer.
While acknowledging the collective effort of the cast, Kohli singled out Ranveer for delivering what he described as a career-defining performance.
“@adityadharfilms your talent and conviction is reflected in what you’ve created. Hats off to you. You’re a genius. And although all actors were great in their roles BUT @ranveersingh you have attained a different level after this movie and your performance was beyond brilliant. Absolutely WOW,” Kohli added.
Such high praise from one of India’s most celebrated athletes has further elevated the film’s stature, with fans from both cricket and cinema rallying behind the project.
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Aditya Dhar responds with gratitude
Kohli’s appreciation did not go unnoticed. Director Aditya quickly responded by resharing the cricketer’s message on his own social media, expressing immense gratitude.
Clearly overwhelmed, Dhar referred to Kohli as a “once-in-a-generation legend” and revealed that the appreciation held special meaning for him. He also shared a personal note, recalling how he had been a fan of Kohli since his Under-19 World Cup days.
“Wooowww! Can’t believe this is happening Virat, this genuinely means so much. Been a fan since your under 19WC days. Watching a once-in-a-generation legend show love like this just hits different. The way you carry the country every time you step out inspires us, in our own small way, we’ll always try to make India proud with our films. Jai Hind,” wrote Aditya.
Dhurandhar franchise continues historic box office run
The Dhurandhar franchise has been nothing short of a phenomenon. The first installment, released in December 2025, turned into a massive blockbuster, reportedly crossing ₹1300 crore worldwide. Its sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge, released on March 19, has taken things to another level. Opening with an impressive ₹145 crore, the film has already surpassed ₹1600 crore globally, cementing its place among the biggest Indian cinematic successes.
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