'Border 2' director Anurag Singh hails Ranveer Singh as 'one of Indian cinema’s finest talents' amid 'Dhurandhar 2's success

As the action-espionage saga 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its record-shattering run at the box office, it earned a glowing endorsement from one of the industry's most anticipated directors. Anurag Singh, the filmmaker behind the upcoming war epic 'Border 2', recently showered praise on Ranveer Singh, labeling him one of the most electrifying and dynamic talents in Indian cinema today. Speaking about the actor's evolution since his 2010 debut, Anurag confessed he was originally convinced Ranveer was a local from Delhi or Haryana, only to be stunned by the Mumbai-born actor's rare ability to slip into any character. Hoping to catch the sequel on its opening day, March 19, 2026, the director also lauded Aditya Dhar’s meticulous direction and Ranveer’s refusal to play it safe.

Ranveer Singh’s breakthrough in ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’

Speaking with journalist Faridoon on his podcast, a filmmaker shared honest thoughts about a fellow actor’s journey. Looking back at Ranveer’s early days, Anurag revealed how deeply impressed he was by the actor’s breakout performance. He said, "When I saw Band Baaja Baaraat, I genuinely felt he was from Delhi or Haryana. I was surprised to know he’s from Bombay,” recalling how naturally Ranveer Singh slipped into the character and made it feel effortless and real.

Ranveer Singh’s choice of risk over comfort

The filmmaker said, “He actively wants to do something new and step out of his comfort zone. That’s not easy,” stressing how uncommon it is for actors to keep chasing bold, unconventional choices instead of playing it safe after achieving fame. He also spoke appreciatively about ‘Dhurandhar’, sharing that he watched it while wrapping up his own film. His response was sincere and direct. He said, “I loved the film. The world‑building, performances, and music, the entire team has done a wonderful job,” and went on to say that the movie’s success seems fully earned, given how much hard work and precision are visible in every frame.

Anurag Singh’s excitement for ‘Dhurandhar 2’

The interview was probably taken after the release of 'Dhurandhar' release in December 2025. Because Anurag Singh also shared his excitement for the next chapter, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' saying, “I’m ready for part two. I’ll watch Dhurandhar 2 first day, first show,” showing both his support and true fanlike excitement. According to Anurag, it is Ranveer’s willingness to take risks, try new things, and keep changing that makes him stand out and why audiences still feel so connected to his performances, no matter the role or genre.

Ranveer Singh’s role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’

‘Dhurandhar 2’, officially titled ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, is a high‑scale action–espionage sequel directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, released on March 19, 2026 in India. The film continues the story from ‘Dhurandhar’ (Part 1) with Ranveer at the centre, joined by Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”