Rajkumar Santoshi REACTS to 'Dhurandhar' comparisons with 'Batwara 1947'; says his alpha male comes from a different school of action
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Rajkumar Santoshi REACTS to 'Dhurandhar' comparisons with 'Batwara 1947'; says his alpha male comes from a different school of action
As Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Batwara 1947' continues its run in theatres, fans and critics have been drawing comparisons between the film and Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar', especially around their differing takes on masculinity, patriotism, and the modern-day action hero. Now, the filmmaker has addressed these comparisons directly, heaping praise on both Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh while explaining why his own vision of the alpha male springs from a completely different cinematic tradition.
