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Smriti Irani Applauds Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Performance, Says He Deserves an Oscar

Smriti Irani praised Akshaye Khanna’s powerful performance in Dhurandhar, calling it award-worthy as the film continues its strong run at the box office

Published By: Nisha Srivastava
Last Updated: December 15, 2025 21:23:49 IST

Akshaye Khanna’s performance in ‘Dhurandhar’ is one of the most talked-about aspects of this movie. His intense performance in this movie has received accolades from not only common people but also from public figures. Actress and politician Smriti Irani expressed her admiration for Akshaye Khanna’s acting skills through her Instagram story on Monday.

She took a funny clip from his previous film Tees Maar Khan and used it to show how much he had surprised her with his performance in Dhurandhar. With this post, Smriti Irani indicated through her message that he performed so well in this film that he deserved an award such as an Oscar.

Smriti Irani’s Thoughts on Dhurandhar

A few days before this, Smriti Irani had posted an offensive message in Instagram in which she defended Dhurandhar and reacted to the offense being expressed over this film. She described how people who have actually suffered because of national tragedies such as attacks on our army, displacements in Jammu, or attacks such as Parliament attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks would have a better comprehension of this film.

She added that for such audiences, this movie should not make them angry since it is a form of a film. Based on her online post, this filmmaker, named Aditya Dhar, is such an outstanding storyteller and researcher because of attention to detail in developing the movie storyline.

Smriti Irani Appreciation of Performances and Music in Dhurandhar

Smriti Irani went on to elaborate on the performances of leading actors in these shows. She stated, “Akshaye Khanna’s nuanced expressions in those performances where they have dealt with grief have shown a very high degree of skill in acting. Ranveer Singh’s non-acting performance where he did not utter a word but did a lot with his eyes will always be remembered in acting studies.”

Further, she commented on how she found it a revelation to see Arjun Rampal’s ominous screen presence. She appreciated the music in this film and added, “Actually, I have known Ajit Doval very closely, and to see R. Madhavan, a man with whom I have worked in ‘3 Idiots,’ playing someone who is rumored to have drawn inspiration from Doval, did give a slightly strange feeling. Having said that, I think R. Madhavan is perfect for this part because he can carry such strength with such ease with one side of his face”i.e., with a smiling face.

Dhurandhar Strong Box Office Performance

The film’s Apart from getting rave reviews, Dhurandhar has also performed exceedingly well in box office collections. The movie has already collected Rs. 350.75 crore in the first 10 days after its release, which is counted as an incredible feat. Traders forecast that this movie will soon cross Rs. 400 crore, which will further solidify its status of a blockbuster.

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