South Stars Celebrate “Dhurandhar 2,” Bollywood Holds Back

Ranveer’s “Dhurandhar 2” is smashing box office records, yet Bollywood stars, including Deepika Padukone, remain silent. In contrast, South icons like Rajinikanth, SS Rajamouli, and Allu Arjun praised the film and Ranveer’s performance. Insiders say Bollywood hesitates as the standalone spy thriller outperforms established franchises, shifting industry dynamics.