R Madhavan Dhurandhar has addressed the recent buzz suggesting he is jealous of Akshaye Khanna’s acclaim for his performance in the spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to perform strongly at the box office, with Akshaye Khanna earning widespread praise for his chilling portrayal of ruthless gangster Rehman Dakait. Amid the success, rumours surfaced that R Madhavan Dhurandhar felt sidelined by Akshaye grabbing the spotlight. Madhavan has now clarified that he is genuinely happy for his co-star.
During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, R Madhavan Dhurandhar said, “Not at all! I cannot be happier for Akshaye. He deserves every bit of the adulation he is getting. What a talented actor! And to be so grounded. He could be giving a million interviews. But he is sitting in his new home, enjoying the silence that he has always cherished.” Madhavan added that being part of Dhurandhar itself is a proud moment and emphasized that neither Akshaye nor director Aditya Dhar are focused on cashing in on the film’s success.
R Madhavan Dhurandhar plays Ajay Sanyal, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, while Akshaye Khanna portrays Rehman Dakait. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar tells the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh) infiltrating Rehman Dakait’s gang to relay critical information to India. The film has received a stellar response, crossing over ₹483 crore at the Indian box office in just 15 days.
Fans and critics have lauded Akshaye Khanna’s performance, but R Madhavan Dhurandhar remains gracious, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the film. Madhavan noted that being part of Dhurandhar is historic in itself, and praised the team’s dedication. The film continues to dominate box office collections and remains a trending topic in Bollywood for its gripping narrative and stellar performances, with R Madhavan Dhurandhar’s professionalism being widely appreciated.
