After director Aditya Dhar described cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha as the “soul” of ‘Dhurandhar’, the film’s leading star Ranveer Singh has now joined in to celebrate his contribution. The actor turned the spotlight toward the man behind the camera, applauding the strength and consistency he brought to the ambitious project.Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review
Ranveer Singh’s powerful tribute to Vikash Nowlakha
Taking to social media, Ranveer reshared Dhar’s heartfelt note and added his own words of admiration. Keeping it short yet impactful, he wrote, “The unshakeable, unbreakable Rock of Dhurandhar!” His message reinforced the sentiment that Vikash’s presence on ‘Dhurandhar’ was not just technical, but foundational to the film’s execution.The appreciation didn’t stop there. Actor Gaurav Gera, who portrayed Mohammed Aalam in ‘Dhurandhar’, called Vikash “the coolest,” while Naveen Kaushik, who played Donga, shared a longer note celebrating his work ethic. He wrote, “@vik_now has been the DOP on both the films that have defined my career. His calmness under pressure has always astonished and mesmerized me. Truly blessed to have been captured on film by him and immortalized on Dhurandhar. Always smiling. Always caring. Always wanting the best for the people he works with. And one good looking guy. Cheers to your Hard work, Vikash, and to the stories you and @adityadharfilms will tell in the future. Cannot wait to see them.”
Aditya Dhar on ‘Dhurandhar’s’ soul
Earlier, Aditya Dhar had shared an emotional note recalling how Vikash joined ‘Dhurandhar’ just days before filming began. He wrote, “Here’s to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind Dhurandhar… It felt less like onboarding a cinematographer, and more like destiny quietly stepping in at the right moment.” He also remembered Vikash’s words after reading the script: “I’ve waited 30 years to do a film like this. I’ll give my life to it.” Members of the cast, including Sara Arjun, also applauded Vikash’s brilliance, with many praising his calm demeanor and artistic excellence.For the unversed, Vikash Nowlakha has previously worked on notable films like ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, and ‘Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva’. Meanwhile, ‘Dhurandhar’ and its sequel have collectively crossed massive global milestones, with performances by Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt adding to the franchise’ appeal.https://www.instagram.com/p/DWvUdZ3D8-F/?img_index=1
Record-breaking box office run of ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise
The ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise hasn’t just earned critical acclaim but has also rewritten box office records. The first installment, released in December 2025, emerged as a blockbuster, raking in over Rs 1300 crore worldwide. Its sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, opened to a massive Rs145 crore and has already surpassed Rs 1500 crore globally.Headlined by Ranveer Singh alongside Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, the spy thriller, helmed by Aditya Dhar, has firmly established itself as one of the biggest cinematic successes in recent times.
